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Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sign points to PSA

Seventh-graders at R. Dan Nolan Middle School put conviction to action Monday, as they installed a sign at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 8, 2017
Artists travel from Italy to open the 2017 Basch Glass Exhibition

The exhibit opened with a private reception at The Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery on Jan. 7.

  • Black Tie
Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renovations at Marina Jack include a new patio bar and service station, and a new commercial kitchen to service that area.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2014
Marina Jack to get new look

Halfacre Construction Co. has been chosen to oversee a renovation project at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cas Bruniany submitted this sunset photo, taken on Thanksgiving Eve near Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stacy Alexander of Mote with Amy Stephens and Courtney Lynn with Macy’s, a sponsor of Penguin Island
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Penguin Island Opens

The six black-footed penguins at Mote Aquarium have been getting a lot of attention lately. The VIPs had their on VIP event for the ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, Nov. 1 when public leaders, Mote trustees and Penguin Island Sponsors came to enjoy a reception and ribbon cutting. The Penguin Island exhibit, featuring the South African mammals, which are endangered in the wild, is now open.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Sun Hydraulics CEO Al Carlson will lead the University of Florida's engineering extension office in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2016
Sarasota-based UF partnership hires new leader

After the University of Florida launched its first engineering extension office in Sarasota earlier this year, a prominent local business figure is stepping aboard as regional director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Krauthammer discussed U.S.-Cuba relations and his proposal to raise the federal gas tax during a visit to Sarasota Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 12, 2015
VIDEO: Krauthammer discusses Charlie Hebdo before lecture

Washington Post columnist and conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer blasted Pres. Barack Obama's response to the terrorist attacks in France during a Ringling College Library Association roundtable Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler Dyson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 6, 2014
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Property owners within Manatee County will see no change in the county's property tax rates for the new fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Eisele and Kay Chandler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
Women exercise their flower power

The first time Julie Eisele attended a service at Church of the Redeemer, the priest asked everyone who chaired a committee to stand up and be recognized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 23, 2011
CDD 1 hires new security contractor

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 board expects Diamond Mason Evans Inc. to start in April.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Steve Botelho |
  • October 17, 2013
My View: Editorial on budget misleads taxpayers

Of the 116 new positions in county government, only seven will fall under the purview of the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2010
Commission welcomes new members

Newly elected county commissioners Michael Gallen and Robin DiSabatino will take their oaths of office Tuesday. The board also is set to discuss the design of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Vincent Veneruso submitted this photo of a bald eagle perched on a branch, taken on White Eagle Boulevard near State Road 70.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: East County

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  • East County
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Susan Molnar submitted this photo of a green heron doing the "Nik Wallenda" outside the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie Ann Syprett's home office has stunning views of Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 29, 2014
Local philanthropist's home office embraces pink with a passion

As a city full of self-starters, entrepreneurs, retirees and active volunteers, Sarasota has an abundance of home offices. But the office in Charlie Ann Syprett's home - from its pink walls to its portraits of Elvis - offers a one-of-a-kind place for creativity.

  • Arts + Culture
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