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Luis Luis creates a colorful painting during last year's Siesta Fiesta. File photo
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
Siesta Fiesta attracts creative types to Siesta Village

Siesta Fiesta returns to Siesta Key Village for its 36th year Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The operator of this 26-foot boat fell overboard, prompting police to chase and eventually leap aboard the moving craft.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 29, 2025
Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes (1928-2024)
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 3, 2024
Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes

Shirley Mae Hampton Noyes 8/19/28-11/26/24. A full life well lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Payne Park Connector will link the Legacy Trail to the Ringling Trail along Ringling Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2023
City to share Payne Park-Legacy Trail connector details

A public information meeting will be held Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeremy Lisitza
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 27, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Today, he is a fountain pen; 91 is the magic number; Flamingos invade Casey Key; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
This hurricane season, residents can get a free ride from the county to evacuation centers if they need one.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
Sarasota County announces hurricane evacuation transport plan

There will be seven places in Sarasota and Longboat Key to hitch a ride from the county if you can't get to an evacuation center on your own in the event of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 80 purses were auctioned at the event.
  • By Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes |
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Bag Luncheon

More than 80 purses went to auction Sept. 26 during the "Old Bag Luncheon" at the Stoneybrook Golf Club. The event, hosted by the Ladies of Heritage Harbour, raised $1,748 for Adopt a Family of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Jake Cullen caught a bass, a tilapia and a bluegill to win first place in the 5-8 age category.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament

Dozens of East County anglers cast their lines into Summerfield Lake for the annual Youth Fishing Tournament Feb. 26. The event, organized by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation and led by the Anglers Club, gave children ages 5-15 a chance to catch a variety of fish throughout the morning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Medals were given out to different age categories.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Emilia Romagna Run for Relief 5K

Riverview High School International Baccalaureate students hosted the Emilia Romagna Run for Relief 5K and 1 mile race Saturday, Jan. 26 on Siesta Key Beach to raise funds for earthquake victims in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Angalique Schweitger of Southeast High School with Kari Reddish, a digital design teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Heart & Soul Gala

The Manatee Education Foundation hosted the sixth annual 2013 Heart & Soul Gala and Live Art Auction Jan. 26 at Polo Grill. Student artists were recognized for their work and received scholarships ranging from $150 to $1,500 and other gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Mike's Chili Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Mike's Chili Cook Off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Police Department detective Ross Revill and civilian investigator Melody Shimmell speak at a news conference Aug. 2 after Tiffani Donovan was charged with stealing from the Southside Elementary School PTO.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 3, 2017
Southside Elementary PTO volunteer charged with stealing checks

Tiffani Donovan is charged with 11 counts of uttering a forged check taken from the PTO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2014
Former Police Chief McCammon dies at 83

Wayne McCammon retired as Longboat Key police chief in 1996, after 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie Feix was named the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs’ new softball coach.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Coaching change

Maggie Feix enjoys the competitive spirit of her new team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lakewood Ranch Dental staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Top Facial Esthetics Center Now Located in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Michael Kanter has partnered with Dr. Richard Miron who will head up this new division.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2011
District 1 launches search for new contractor

Because of a lawsuit, supervisors on Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 have voted to reject current landscape maintenance bids and to seek new proposals.

  • East County
  • News
The Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood is one of Longboat Key's neighborhoods most susceptible to flooding.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 6, 2023
New flood maps could discount Longboat homeowners insurance

With the adoption of Sarasota County’s new flood maps, the town of Longboat Key is considering new ordinances to improve its flood management and earn discounts for homeowners on their flood insurance premiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I like to hope for the best and expect the worst. If you work hard at something hard enough, eventually you'll be rewarded," Christian Stoinev says. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2014
Christian Stoinev finds balance in Sarasota

Christian Stoinev is performing in The Ringling and The Circus Arts Conservatory's Summer Circus Spectacular. And recently, his talent was recognized nationally when he competed on NBC's "America's Got Talent."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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