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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
News Briefs

Fifth Third Bank hosts school supply drive; Manatee Glens, Coalition seek volunteers; New homes sales in Lakewood still climbing

  • East County
  • News
There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
University Park offers summer junior golf camps

There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 22, 2015
Art Center Sarasota "MASHterpieces" opening reception

Art work from Goodwill Manasota is transformed by artists into complete new works

  • Arts + Culture
Once installed, the new shade structure will cover the small children's playground (ages 5-12), as well as the music area, providing relief from the sun.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 26, 2012
Payne Park playground closes for upgrade

Playground will close Nov. 26 to Dec. 14 for the installation of a shade structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County staff members Brenda Bair and Carolyn Brown discuss the Lido Beach restroom project Feb. 26.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota County Commission delays Lido Beach project

Commissioners voted to move discussion of new restrooms at Ted Sperling Park to a March 6 meeting after hearing the $859,000 cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Maria Sharapova keeps track of Longboat

The famed tennis player has Longboat Key listed on her weather app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Helen Linton Schweyer

Helen Linton Schweyer, 96, of Longboat Key, died April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Welfonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Welfonder doubles up on her latest novels

For the first time in her 10-year career, Longboat Key romance novelist Sue-Ellen Welfonder will release two books within one month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shannon Braswell stands, soaked in blood, in a bathtub just before opening.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 25, 2012
VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCREAMS

After running the Sailor Circus haunted house, John Rusnak has a new ghastly venture.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2011
Firefighters submit new proposal

Under the union's proposal, firefighters would not receive wage increases unless other employees get raises. But the contract suggests other forms of compensation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Ashley Gruters
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival of Boats draws thousands of spectators to Main Street before the racing events.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Aug. 26

Check out a quick rundown of the news of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrons of Dinner and a Movie in 2018 enjoyed dinner before sitting down to watch Kurt Russell's "Captain Ron.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Garden Club prepares for Friday's Dinner and a Movie

Fundraiser planned at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Police believe New College deaths are drug related

A New College of Florida student was found dead Sunday, and a University of Central Florida student visiting the school died Friday in unrelated deaths Sarasota Police believe to be drug related.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Yuza paints Alexis Connolly’s nails.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. visits the Ritz Carlton Spa

Girls of Girls Inc. spent an afternoon at the Ocean Breeze Salon and Spa Monday, July 21, at the Ritz Carlton. The visit allowed the girls to learn more about skincare and beauty products. After trying out new hairstyles and makeup tricks, the girls enjoyed some pampering including temporary hair extensions and fresh lemonade. The girls run a salon in the Girls Inc.'s micro-community, Dream Harbor, and were excited to share what they were taught with their customers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte Foster playes Julia Brutus in Asolo Conservatory's "Julia Caesar."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2021
The Caesar Problem

Shakespeare’s 'Julius Caesar' lives (and dies) in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s latest streaming video. It’s clever. But does the medium fit the message?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 14, 2019
Talk about a short commute

Columbia Restaurant owner buys beachfront home in Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Matt Royal makes friends on Facebook

Between solving murders and late nights at Tiny's of Longboat, Matt Royal has found time to get on Facebook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
No malaria on Longboat, but residents should take precautions

Residents should still try to stay safe from mosquitoes, said Town Manager Howard Tipton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Damn the torpedoes — I’m reading The Observer," says Barb Smith.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
Enthusiastic reader takes Observer on tour of Europe

Ordinarily, we are thrilled whenever we receive an It's Read Everywhere submission from one of our readers. We're always amazed where you take our little paper -- and your creativity in composing the photograph.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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