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Shantal Norman of Jah Movement will be performing with the group during the July 29 Friday Fest.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 21, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the observation decks at Joan M. Durante Park.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 29, 2024
Explore a revitalized Durante Park with new, more durable boardwalk

The project wrapped up in March and replaced the Longboat Key park’s boardwalk with new composite material.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Horn
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Horn earns Quality Service Certified Platinum Award; LBK Coldwell's March second best in history; Bruce and Jenine Meyer join Michael Saunders & Co.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Chapin swims for Lakewood Ranch High and the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 13, 2015
Ranch swimmer makes Y history

Courtney Chapin became the first Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmer to advance to a YNationals final.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Audrey Davis is the new medical director of neonatology at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 3, 2020
Oh baby, new doctor's on the job at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial add a neonatologist to help with any birth difficulties.

  • East County
  • News
Vancouver is one of international cities that have hosted the event since its inception 18 years ago. Photo courtesy Art Battle International
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 21, 2019
Art Battle International painting competition making inaugural stop in Sarasota

Art Battle attendees will experience the visual arts in its most dynamic form.

  • Arts + Culture
Herb Lenk, Judilee Sterne and Ellen Lenk. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Temple Emanu-El greets new members

Temple Emanu-El greeted new members with a wine and cheese reception before Shabbat services Friday, Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Larry Thompson and Elijah Wood
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Elijah Wood whips RCAD into hobbit frenzy; Sons of Hippies set to rock Ringling Museum; Ringling College alum nabs Oscar nomination

  • Arts + Culture
Catherine Luckner addressed the Siesta Key Association at the organization's annual breakfast Feb. 26.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 28, 2011
Siesta Key Association names new president

The Siesta Key Association named Catherine Luckner its new president at the group's annual meeting Feb. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edward Alley and June LeBell  — File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Edward Alley carries on June LeBell’s legacy

The husband of the late radio personality and music critic June LeBell will take her place as the host of the 2018 SILL Music Monday lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Bernard 'Ben' Brieske

Bernard 'Ben' Brieske, 83, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Extraordinary content
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • September 11, 2024
Extraordinary content

Winning awards is one thing, but making a difference in our readers’ lives and helping our partners grow is our mission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 10, 2013
Community golf scores

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2010
County offices close for holiday

Manatee County government offices will be closed Nov. 26-27.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2011
Registration under way for i9 basketball clinic

Former high school and collegiate basketball coach David Zimroth will host an i9 Sports basketball clinic March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: The populist panders for votes

Cynics that we are, we can't help but look at Gov. Charlie Crist's tax-cutting proposals last week as another example of Florida's Head Populist scrambling to buy votes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The new location will feature Eileen Fisher's signature collection, shoes and accessories.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2011
Eileen Fisher opens in Pineapple Square

The 1,900-square-foot store was designed by the company's in-house architecture team, which renovated the building's façade but left the original roof and trusses intact.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home for sale, on Santa Rosa Court in East County’s Sonoma community, is one of few resale homes on the market.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Supply and demand

As of Sept. 1, there is less than a year's supply of homes in the resale market in Manatee County, leaving real-estate professionals to wonder what that means for the recovery.

  • East County
  • News
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