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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2016
Madly Mozart: The Players presents 'Cosi'

'Cosi' explores a production of 'Cosi fan tutte' at a mental institution. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
The gleaming structure is 65 feet high, three stories and 12,000 square feet inside.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 15, 2024
Solomon’s Castle is a gleaming monument to the weird, wacky and wonderful

Take a stroll through whimsy and delight with a tour inside Howard Solomon’s creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2020
Longboat Key breaks ground on new fire station

Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open around July 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 3, 2014
Common Nonsense: New year, no expectations

Common Nonsense: New year, no expectations

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Honoree Paula Sharp places the May flower crown atop the statue outside St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Mother's Day.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 12, 2025
Despite rain showers, St. Mary celebrates May flowers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church recognized member Paula Sharp at this year's May flower crowning on Mother's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damage and debris on Thursday near Southside Elementary. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota school district schedules emergency board meeting Tuesday

The Sarasota County School Board will weigh hurricane and emergency resolution put forth by the superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2015
City Commission candidates share campaign missions

The runoff election for District 2 and District 3 seats on the City Commission takes place Tuesday, May 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abgott
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 15, 2014
Longboat luminaries

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design honors six 'Longboat Key luminaries' this season in its sixth annual Ageless Creativity series. These artists show how the creative process transcends time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Barrett of Simply Gourmet Caterers
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

  • Arts + Culture
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says offerings in Waterside Place will take off in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2022
Southshore project in Waterside, Erickson Senior Living big stories for Lakewood Ranch in 2022

SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen says Waterside of Lakewood Ranch offerings will take off in 2022.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Candidates submit contribution reports

With five days to go until the town's Tuesday, Jan. 26 preliminary election, campaign contributions and expenditures are mounting. Listed are the names of contributors to District 1 preliminary election candidates through Dec. 31, as well as candidates' expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are also listed for the other contested races that will be determined March 16, in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Walsh and Grodi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
It's a small, small world

Second Lt. Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh, of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps' The Basic School Oct. 26, in Quantico, Va.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 5, 2011
Obituary: Anita Verna Ross

Anita Verna Ross of Longboat Key and formerly of Ocean City, Md., died Nov. 26. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
Pirates win district opener

The Braden River High baseball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-2 in the opening round of the Class 4A-District 10 tournament April 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2011
Mustangs finish second in county

The Lakewood Ranch High School varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson took "Garden of Light" in Sorrento, Italy, just after a rain, which brought out glossy reflections and rich deep colors, for which she often looks.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Photographer holds picture-perfect opening

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson held an opening for her 'Ignite the Soul' reception Friday, Feb. 25, at Art Center Sarasota. The show runs through March 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 26, 2012
Nov. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gulf Gate Library to relocate in January; Payne Park closed for upgrade; LBK Fire Department launches water safety campaign; churches unite for Thanksgiving feast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheri Coryea has worked for the county for 26 years years and assumed her role as deputy county administrator in December 2017.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2019
Cheri Coryea appointed Manatee County administrator

Coryea's post will last at least one year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2014
Obituary: Vera Lucille Offutt Smith

Vera Lucille Offutt Smith, of Sarasota, died June 26.

  • Longboat Key
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