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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
The Whitney Plaza Community Center would be located at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2024
Lease and funding in place for Whitney Plaza Community Center

Classes and course offerings at the center are still to be determined at the Longboat Key center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meet Longboat Key's 'Happy Hour' dog
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 13, 2024
Meet Longboat Key's 'Happy Hour' dog

Randy Newman's dog, Daisy, is greeted more than him as he brings her to different restaurants and staples of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eateries such as Columbia Restaurant have expanded outdoor dining as COVID-19 regulations remain in place.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Water management is a key factor during reconstruction of the Bobby Jones Golf Course both to prevent the formerly frequent flooding of the course and for the adjacent nature park. The entire project is designed to purify water flowing through the site through natural filtration.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2022
Bobby Jones Golf Course opening now set for mid- to late 2023

A two-month permitting delay pushed work into the rainy season, forcing an eight-month delay in opening the restored Bobby Jones Golf Course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One half of Judy Pfaff's SAM exhibition "Picking Up the Pieces" is a retrospective of sorts, incorporating elements from her life as an artist.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 10, 2024
Kaleidoscopic exhibit evokes Hurricane Ian and a life of upheaval

"Picking Up the Pieces," a retrospective show at Sarasota Art Museum for multimedia artist Judy Pfaff, captures resilience in its exploration of beauty amid destruction.

  • Arts + Culture
A backhoe pulls a large tree apart May 29 inside a fenced-off section of the Uplands Preserve, owned by New College of Florida. The college is clearing the area to make way for beach volleyball courts and a lacrosse practice field.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 28, 2024
Residents opposed to New College tree removal booted from meeting

The Board of Governors refuses to allow public comment on Uplands Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Population growth spawns prosperity. Development comes with it.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 17, 2024
Population growth spawns prosperity. Development comes with it.

Anyone who lives in Florida, full or part time, and thinks they have the right to keep others from having what you have is delusional. Don’t like it? Go back to New Jersey.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Carlos Paez, the director of before- and after-school care at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, always wanted to teach his students kindness and hoped they would pay it forward.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Prep staff member remembered for his kindness

Carlos Paez, the director of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's before- and after-school care, died Feb. 14. Students and staff will miss his ability to make them smile and laugh every day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ute Vela competes in the Observer Challenge held Feb. 3-5, 2023. She and her husband, Enrique, have won the tournament four times.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 9, 2024
Observer Challenge to bring weekend of island camaraderie

Longboat Key Tennis Center will host the annual tournament that's all about teamwork Jan. 19-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Power and Light partnered with Denis V. Cooper Foundation to give Carlos Moreira and his family a surprise holiday light display.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Marine veteran receives a bright holiday surprise

FPL partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation to surprise Carlos Moreira and his family with an energy-efficient holiday light display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Tick, Tick...Boom!" runs through Jan. 28 at The Sarasota Players.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 18-24

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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
Project executive Josh Mutchler leads the Residences at the St. Regis Longboat Key project.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 22, 2023
St. Regis project executive digs into details of its construction

Project executive Josh Mutchler leads over 500 people every day on the Residences at the St. Regis Longboat Key project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High girls basketball senior Leah DuBose.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Leah DuBose

The Booker High girls basketball senior is averaging 8.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Elizabeth Apmann and other instructors worked individually with session participants.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 23, 2024
Pickleball players learn injury prevention and skills for charity

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the event that raised more than $12,000 and taught players intermediate skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Armstrong Coffin will be showing her newest art collection "Full Circle" at the Arts Advocate Gallery in The Crossings at Siesta Key Mall every Saturday in March from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 28, 2024
Longboat artist opens exhibition focusing on sustainability

Lynn Armstrong Coffin's newest collection opens at Art Advocacy Gallery starting on March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key 43th annual Interfaith Service
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 26, 2023
Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted six congregations for the 43rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service to remind everyone the meaning of giving thanks and sharing in community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Hughes is the Exceptional Student Education Gifted Coordinator while Nicole Cox heads Exceptional Student Education for the School District of Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2023
Gifted student eligibility requires a complete package

IQ, motivation, leadership and more figured into the equation before moving a student into the gifted program.

  • East County
  • Schools
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