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"I love it. It's my passion," Erendira Wallenda says. "Think of anything you love doing (the most), and that's what we get. That's where I feel most alive."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
Princess of the High Wire: Erendira Wallenda

Erendira Wallenda's life is a balancing act between her responsibilities as a mother and walking the tightrope - sans safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Queens Harbor tops the week's sales at $2.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jeff Borysiewicz said his shops derive the majority of their revenue from retail sales, but the presence of a bar and late-night hours drew concern from some downtown residents. (Image courtesy Corona Cigar Co.)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By FPL Energy Expert Isaiah Kelley |
  • September 26, 2023
Beat the Heat with FPL’s Virtual House of Savings While Helping Neighbors in Need

Summer heat has reached its peak, and Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) revamped augmented reality experience can help customers save during the record-breaking heat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Marcus Mitchell, Rhonda Samuels and Michael Samuels are the trio behind The Venue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Su Byron |
  • June 5, 2019
The Venue brings the taste of the Big Easy to St. Armands Circle

The new restaurant and music venue combines New Orleans spirit with All-American flavor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 23, 2022
Pet blessing proceeds purrfectly at the Longboat Island Chapel

Over two dozens dog and Max the cat were blessed on Saturday by Reverend Brock Patterson.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Pam Page, Joanne Telesco, Valerie Lipscomb and David Daniels stand outside the School District of Manatee County's School Support Center to express their disapproval of the district's policy on reviewing books and materials.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 7, 2024
Manatee County School District finalizes book review procedure

Despite concerns from a board member and some residents, the district approved a procedure for parents and residents to object to the use of a book in the classroom.

  • East County
  • Schools
Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2021
Clean getaway

Surfrider Foundation hosts another cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 15, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: How to build your resilience

Turns out, resilience is like a muscle — it gets stronger with exercise. Use these tips to help yourself bounce back from life's challenges.

  • Health
John L. Clark holding Columnea eubracteata during a field expedition on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2023
Selby Gardens botanist named Smithsonian research associate

Affiliation provides John L. Clark with access to world-class collections and facilitates ongoing research.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 26, 2023
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police

Concerned citizens called to report bones found in the park, which led to an investigation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Calypso Sarasota will feature the New Urbanism style of the building placed adjacent to U.S. 41 with parking and amenities to the rear.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 9, 2023
North Tamiami apartments nearing DRC finish line

Rebranded as Calypso Sarasota, the 225-unit project combines the former Sapphire North and South, plus the lot in between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Communications operator Ashley Patrick and Lt. Michelle DiCapua got a tour of Longboat Fire Station's 91 fitness facility in November 2021.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2023
New county dispatch system will enhance response times

Upgrades at the Sarasota County Public Safety Communications Center will provide more accurate data with location-based routing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2023
Wake up. Have hope.

Our word for 2023 is "hope." We all must have hope — hope that our fellow Americans wake up to what is being done to them. History shows us the power of hope. It propels us to take action.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 13, 2023
Millage rate, town staffing key focus of Longboat budget hearing

The first public hearing for Longboat Key’s fiscal year 2024 budget included a change to the millage rate and public comment about the personnel increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of an entrance into Siesta Promenade.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 22, 2023
Parallel parking plan causes friction for Siesta Promenade

Neighbors of the planned Benderson project convinced Sarasota County's Planning Commission to recommend against approval of the traffic-calming measure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2021
Sarasota Art museum hires new director

Shearer, the education director at Atlanta's High Museum of Art, will begin Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota
  • By Ronto |
  • May 18, 2023
Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Ronto has made reservations for residences at Owen Golden Gate Point available now. Six of the 29 residences have been reserved to date.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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