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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Temple Beth Israel hosts Thanksgiving food drive

Donations were dropped off at the temple on Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The original master plan and approved updated master plan for The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 27, 2023
Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Changes proposed by the Bay Park Conservancy include plans for three restaurants, more boat ramps and a food village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A turtle nest was laid on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 2, 2023
Longboat spots first turtle nests of 2023

The nestings of loggerhead turtles and green sea turtles are typical on Longboat Key through the season, which is May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Team Europe captain Darren Clarke said he'll have to play smart while navigating the course at The Concession.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2023
World Champions Cup golfers impressed by The Concession

The PGA Tour Champions event begins Thursday and runs Friday and Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maicy Powell, Raleigh Mosely II, Jazzmin Carson and Michael Mendez of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offer a performance.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 10, 2024
The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series

The series of events allowed the public to engage with eight area nonprofits over music, games and fun activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A site map of the proposed expansion of Payne Park Auditorium shows the existing building in gray and the new structure in yellow surrounded by 59 parking spaces.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 24, 2024
Second suitor emerges to lease Payne Park Auditorium

Hispanic/Latino organization UnidosNow pitches the city on a proposal to occupy the city-owned building as The Sarasota Players' plan works its way through staff scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Church of the Redeemer officials say they've paid more than $200,000 in permit fees to the city, but they believe they shouldn't have to assume costs associated with sidewalk closures.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
Church lobbies for construction fee waiver

The city will consider waiving fees associated with certain sidewalk closures, but staff says some residents have lobbied for tougher regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vision plan for a redeveloped Sarasota Square Mall into a town center shows the proximity of the apartment buildings to Sarasota Square Boulevard and the JCPenny, Costco and AMC theaters to remain.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 16, 2024
Sarasota Square Mall redevelopment approved

Last-minute height reduction of apartments secures enough County Commission votes to transform the mostly vacant mall into a mixed-use town center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior baseball player Ryan Kaitz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Kaitz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior baseball player had a big week at the plate.

  • East County
  • Sports
Witnesses deny seeing a man chased through downtown
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2024
Witnesses deny seeing a man chased through downtown

Eight men said they had "seen a lot," but not a man being chased by another demanding money. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Acquisition of 36.3 acres in the Myakka Conservation Stewardship Area is underway by Manatee County.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2024
Manatee County accelerates land conservation from 2020 referendum

There are eight properties currently in the acquisition process, but Mixon Fruit Farms is out of the running.

  • East County
  • News
Booker senior receiver Joshua Burrows catches a ball behind the Braden River defense. Burrows would take the catch for a 60-yard touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2023
Booker High football finishes the job

A comeback win over Braden River High could be a turning point for the program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2021
The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andrew Littauer with his authentic Romanian figurines
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 18, 2024
23 years in Romania fostered Longboater's appreciation for life

After Romania's dictator was overthrown, Andrew Littauer worked to privatize banks there. Then he decided to stay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Whitney Plaza Community Center would be located at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 10, 2023
Contracts, full remodel needed for Whitney Plaza Community Center

A few pieces still need to fall into place before the remodel and opening of the Whitney Plaza Community Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Richard and Caitlin Green say his goal for years has been to run for office.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2024
District 72 candidate Richard Green hopes to mix things up

Richard Green says he will bring new ideas to serve his constituents.

  • East County
  • News
ODA running back Allen Clark raises the ball after scoring a touchdown against Santa Fe Catholic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2023
ODA football runs over Santa Fe Catholic

The Thunder (3-2) had four rushing touchdowns in a 33-26 home win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2024
2024 sports summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the sports camps available in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
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