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The county acquired 2.7 miles of former railroad right of way for the next phase of the extension.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 20, 2017
Land acquired for first portion of Legacy Trail extension

The purchase of 2.7 miles of former railroad right-of-way marks the completion of Phase I of the Legacy Trail extension.

  • Sarasota
  • News
South Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio, a resident of Lakewood Ranch, loves to visit Snooty, who will celebrate his 64th birthday July 21. "He's making history every day with his age," she says.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Manatee County celebrates iconic Manatee's birthday

Together, Lakewood Ranch resident Brynne Anne Besio and Snooty, the South Florida Museum's resident manatee, are raising awareness about manatees, the environment and Manatee County history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 3, 2010
Key couple comes out of retirement

Pat and Bob Gussin recently appeared at Barnes & Noble to discuss their books and hold a book signing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 21, 2013
Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

Is it a bar? Is it a live music venue? Is it a restaurant?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Our View

The Van Wezel dilemma; FTC: Let's subsidize journalism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million gulf-to-bay estate sold August 29 on Casey Key, the largest to sell in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Minnah Stein and Emma Kanego weigh a bucket of air potatoes they collected.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 18, 2015
SRQ Volunteens host weekend service events

The SRQ Volunteens pitched in at Phillippi Estate Park rounding up buckets of air potatoes with the Sarasota Bay Guardians Saturday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Inside the artist's studio

Teams of local artists took over Art Center Sarasota's gallery for its third Artists at Work fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Observer ignores Charter Review Board issues; Media bias is bad for democracy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 1, 2016
Sarasota Orchestra sets the tone with first dinner of the season

The orchestra welcomed staff and supporters to the first of three Anu & Friends Dinners.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Dunaway will use his years as a film writer and journalist to curate future Sarasota Film Festivals.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 11, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces new programming team

Film journalist and writer Michael Dunaway of Paste Magazine is named new programming director and will lead a new team to organize the Sarasota festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
East County Cops Corner 08.13.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 9, 2015
Craft beer venue coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Craft Growlers to Go and Tasting Room is tentatively set to open in December.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

LECOM honored for work; Bishop retiring from CDD 5; New name, new feel

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished July 15 as the state runner-up in the 9U state tournament, in Altamonte Springs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 24, 2013
9U All-Stars qualify for Southeast Regional

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished as the state runner-up in the 9U state tournament July 11 through July 15, in Altamonte Springs.

  • East County
  • Sports
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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