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  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • October 5, 2022
Pets, owners have a blessed day at Siesta Key church

Blessing of the Pets at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is an annual tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The recently sold penthouse in the Epoch building offers 180-degree views of Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2023
Record condo listing sells for $11.15 million

The two-level penthouse in the Epoch building has more than 6,000 square feet of interior space and 1,700 square feet of outdoor space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Mote International Film Festival was Sept. 9.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 12, 2023
Mote shows award-winning films to teach ocean conservation

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosted an ocean film festival to share marine research with the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week nine
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2022
High school football roundup: Week nine

How did Sarasota-Bradenton area teams fare as the postseason creeps closer?

  • East County
  • Sports
New home construction in the Sarasota market is helping facilitate continued relocation into the area.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2023
Sarasota has second-highest number of new residents in US

The local market has slipped from No. 1 in an annual report on relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
March 10: The great debate

The Observer will hold a debate for Longboat Key Town Commission candidates at 7 p.m. March 10, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"A Breath Away" by Joseph McGurl will be on display through April 4 at Palm Avenue Fine Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 22, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: American Masters 2013 Invitational Show

Palm Avenue Fine Art newest exhibit opens tonight and runs through April 4.

  • Arts + Culture
About 30 members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce attend a hurricane preparedness presentation offered by Manatee County's Emergency Management Division and led by Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
Andrea Dietz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrea Dietz

The Lakewood Ranch High senior and North Florida commit led the volleyball team with 10 kills Aug. 20 in its 3-0 home win over Wharton High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Myakka City Elementary School kindergartners Alexandre Arciniega-Aquino, Madalyn Meza-Pureco, Matthew Diaz-Alvarado, Valeria Luis-Martinez and Rosendo Najera love the crochet dolls they received at the Migrant Tea.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 21, 2023
Church Women United provides support to migrant families

The annual Migrant Tea brightens the holiday season by providing quilts, school supplies and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Subject to a $49,106 lien form the Longboat Key Code of Enforcement Board, the home at 549 Hornblower Lane is now listed for sale at nearly $1.9 million.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key commissioner calls for Code Enforcement Board changes after record fine

Phill Younger said outsized fine is proof the board members are not doing the job correctly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for more than seven years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboat Colony application approved for expedited hearing schedule

The Planning and Zoning Board and the Town Commission are scheduled to hear, and decide on, the application for developing the former site of the Colony before town elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Cymia Martin is selling cups, tumblers and mugs at Kids Mart.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 25, 2023
Young entrepreneurs sell their arts and crafts at Kids Mart

Children ages 5-14 are starting their own businesses and will be selling their arts and crafts at Braden River Library's Kids Mart on Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Buddy Holly Story is playing at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for one night only. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 19, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Oct. 20-26

A new season begins for Sarasota Ballet and Jazz Club of Sarasota, and there's plenty of drama and music to take in around town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 19

Gordon Silver captured this bald eagle sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nate Kettler shares the mission of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 19, 2023
Save Our Seabirds rescuers wrangle ducklings, promote volunteering

New Outreach and Volunteer Manager Sarah Rubin has recruited an influx of volunteers who are passionate about the nonprofit's mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The walk proceeds alongside Cattlemen Road.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Campaign gets moving at Walk to End Summer Hunger

The walk kicked off the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which addresses hunger among schoolchildren during the summer months and this year includes a $900,000 matching challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Andrea Clarkson, Doug and Hilory Seaton, Eve Kanoff,.Susan Hunter and Commodore Lisa Adams
  • By Tony Britt |
  • January 16, 2023
Flappers, fedoras and fireworks

Bird Key Yacht Club welcomed the new year with a bash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 21

Monique Palladino captured this storm off a dock on Buttonwood Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Riverview Rams softball player Devyn Flaherty is a star shortstop at FSU.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2023
Sarasota NCAA athletes get their seasons underway

This group of alumni has the potential for big seasons in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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