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Cash and Snookie Register
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 1, 2024
Longboat Kiwanian Winston 'Cash' Register dies at age 88

Register was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The hospital has a series of precautionary measures in place to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 within the facility. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital resumes elective surgeries

Although precautionary measures remain in place to limit coronavirus spread, SMH wants the public to know it’s safe to come to the hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Easter bunny will make a grand entrance as he did at EGGstravaganza in 2022.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 29, 2023
EGGstravaganza to return to Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's biggest egg hunt will have thousands of eggs for children to gather on April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Clayton Reagan, an eighth grader at Carlos E. Haile Middle School, looks at the way a pig walks, its bone structure and whether the pig has a drop in its belly before selecting a pig to show at the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 10, 2023
What makes a perfect show pig for the Manatee County Fair?

East Bradenton students and FFA advisors talk about the qualities they seek in a show pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
John Kenyon speaks about Cringer the alligator to an audience at Fruitville Library.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 22, 2024
Sarasota libraries explore world of wildlife with free events

Libraries are offering programming to tie in with One Book selection “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sophomore Ella Dodge has become the Lakewood Ranch High softball team's ace this season after missing her freshman season with a back injury.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2022
Defending state champ Mustangs rest softball hopes on a sophomore pitcher

Lakewood Ranch sophomore Ella Dodge, in her first year as a high school pitcher, will have to handle state's best teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo Recent research links exercise to less depression and increased facility with memory and learning, two of the brain’s basic functions. So get up and get moving.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 1, 2016
There's never been a better time to exercise

Shake off the political blues and holiday stress by getting your move on.

  • Health
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently with staff on assembling resident input and synthesizing it into a final product for the new form-based zoning code.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Murphy readies new zoning code

Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy will finish her work on a new form-based code for the city of Sarasota — but not before it gets a thorough vetting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guitar virtuoso Stephane Wrembel plays Fogartyville Saturday, April 6.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 4-10

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stacey Corley, president of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, discusses the impact of the organization.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2024
Hospital Gala entertains with glamorous evening

The Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala wowed attendees with a night of dinner, donating and dancing.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch High School welcomes John Wilkerson as its new director of bands.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 29, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High welcomes new director of bands

John Wilkerson wants to focus on the little things as he works with his students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 26 to Nov. 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rev. Fred Emrich reads Robert Frost's "One More Brevity" with Reva, Ed and Ginny Upshaw and Rev. David Marshall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2022
Memorial garden opened with pet blessings

The new pet memorial garden at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is located off the sidewalk on Bay Isles Road and is open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA senior Blake Neumann, senior Blaine Bentley, senior Charlie Tack, junior Chase Polivchak, junior Jackson Roth, junior Marvin Palominos and sophomore Max Polivchak will be contributors to the football team in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
Huge offensive line key to ODA's 2023 football season

The Thunder hopes to build off a 9-1 season in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rise Up Cafe is located at 1534 State St.
  • By James Peter |
  • October 13, 2023
Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher arrested
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2023
Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher arrested

Michelle Little, 29, is facing a felony charge of indecent, lewd or lascivious touching of a 17-year-old male student.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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