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Janice and George Johnson celebrated their 75th anniversary on June 5.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 14, 2023
Sunnyside Village couple celebrates their 75th wedding anniversary

In their 90s, George and Janice Johnson tell each other they love each other "many times each day."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Stacie Herrera, owner of Herrera Psychology, speaks with photographer Karen Arango.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 17, 2023
Art Center Sarasota addresses mental health in Latino community

A panel discussion on mental health issues impacting the local community accompanied Karen Arango’s photography exhibition "Rearview Mirror"/"El Retrovisor."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police called after disturbance over bad haircut
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 1, 2023
Police called after disturbance over bad haircut

A mother causes a disturbance at a barber shop over an alleged bad child's haircut. This and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
As a senior in 2023, Diego Freyre led Lakewood Ranch High with 35 points (15 goals).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch grad earns pro soccer opportunity in Germany

Diego Freyre is participating in the Pro Sportz Alliance program for the next two months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sydelle Pittas
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 16, 2016
Tuttle Elementary School honors Sydelle Pittas

Tuttle Elementary School opened the Sydelle Pittas Digital Learning Lab Thursday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Racelle Weiman led a panel discussion from the Miracle on the Key project.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2021
Republican Club of Longboat Key meets for December

The club heard from a panel from Miracle on the Key members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival poster also announced the theme, The Beauty of Intelligent Film. Image courtesy Wilde Productions
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring Sarasota Film Festival, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Half in Dream, The RIngling and The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2022
Polo Club, Waterside residents concerned about possible rezoning on Lorraine Road

Sarasota County seeks to allow light industrial and office uses on Lorraine Road corridors.

  • East County
  • News
Trespassing on private property led to the placement of a sign near the Gulfside Road beach access.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 19, 2023
New sign raises access concerns for beach walkers

A sign was recently placed reminding pedestrians of private property near the Gulfside Road public beach access on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nikki and Kim Williams experienced their own Christmas miracle, a kidney donation from Nikki to her mom.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2021
Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney the perfect Christmas gift for her mom

A year after a Lakewood Ranch mom receives a kidney from her daughter, both are doing fine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 19, 2018
Longboat ends contract with zoning consultant

Planning, Zoning and Building will complete the work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sharon Haas sets up tables at Ventura's about an hour before the doors open for dinner.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Local businesses find ways to retain staff amid seasonal traffic issues

The town of Longboat Key and private businesses often need to find ways to encourage people to work on the island while some are drawn to work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Built in 1994, units J-204 and K-205 have four bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths and 5,185 square feet of living area. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 24, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 8-12 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in L'Ambiance on Longboat Key tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2023
Man declines to press charges after assault with wooden plank

A man was hit in the head with a plank during an argument, and other reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
For ladies only, $75 each, enjoy bottomless select wines and bubbles at 99 Bottles on Galentine's Day.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • January 26, 2023
The best spots around Sarasota to celebrate Galentine’s Day

On Feb. 13, grab your gal pals, gather your glasses high and cheers to girl power.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Participants in Friday's beach smoking ban event ceremoniously place giant cigarette butts in a trash bag, illustrating the state's enabling legislation allowing localities to prohibit smoking on the beach. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 1, 2022
No butts about it: local governments set to take up beach smoking ban

With enabling legislation going into effect last week, city and county governments are poised to implement smoking bans on public beaches

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karla Pirona won first place in the 2022 Art Center Sarasota juried exhibit for the painting, "Southgate."
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Summer Circus Spectacular through Aug. 12 at Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A 2024 Grady-White 281 Coastal Explorer cruises the water at sunrise.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 5, 2023
Boat sales returning to more favorable seas

After experiencing intense demand in the face of a pressured supply chain during the pandemic, boat retailers are seeing a steadier state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Hart goes low for a point.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 28, 2022
Club Longboat group keeps Beckyball alive

One Longboater created a modified version of pickleball, which has taken root at the Club Longboat tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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