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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 5, 2021
JFCS of the Suncoast throws 35th Anniversary bash

The anniversary celebration was held Dec. 5.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 22, 2020
County to open beaches with restrictions

Sarasota County beaches will be open for essential activities, though the parking lots will remain closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Lauren Larkin and Lauren Navas won a USTA 40+ doubles tennis national title in San Diego.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch tennis players win USTA doubles national title

Lauren Navas and Lauren Larkin both began playing tennis five years ago and have conquered the sport together.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • March 29, 2023
SPONSORED CONTENT One Park Sarasota: Driven by Quality and Mindful Design

One Park is committed to delivering a best-in-class lifestyle to Downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2020
Longboat Key golfers swinging back into season

Women's Golf Association on Longboat Key meets again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet, pictured earlier this summer, will mark its season opening program Premieres  on October 20, (Photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 14, 2022
Sarasota Ballet's newest dancers hit the ground pirouetting

Macarena Giménez and Maximiliano Iglesias uprooted their lives and are learning a new language with a new dance company in a new country.

  • Arts + Culture
Craig Balliette poses with new black belt Thai Webber.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Thai Webber

The taekwondo black belt talks passing his toughest test and his favorite food.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A difference of opinion

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Cheryl Taub, local artist, has a master's in art education and has been creating art all her life.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 21, 2023
Town exhibit showcases work from local artists

The seventh annual Artists’ Reception at Longboat Key Town Hall was the largest one yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brad Kroenig
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 17, 2023
Model Brad Kroenig inspired a fashion icon before becoming a local Realtor

Brad Kroenig's modeling career reached new heights after meeting fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Wolohan and Alice Green play pickleball at Bayfront Park Tuesday morning.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 8, 2023
Pickleball demand continues to see speedy growth

Bayfront Park pickleball courts are typically full with upwards of 40 people waiting their turn at peak play times.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
Letters to the editor

Rebuttal, bicycles and voting fun

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City officials say they hope they can move past the discord at a July 1 meeting, but some displeasure lingers on both sides.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2019
City Commission, Planning Board clash over code compliance

Questions about procedures for enforcing city codes has caused tension among Sarasota officials.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 16, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Bad day on the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2022
Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

A map of the presence of Karenia brevis, the organism that creates algae blooms known as red tide; the amount dead fish; and the respiratory irritation level at local beaches.

  • Red Tide
County Administrator Scott Hopes served as Manatee County administrator for 22 months.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 7, 2023
Scott Hopes out as Manatee County administrator

The embattled administrator, who was hired in May 2021, had reorganized the face of Manatee County's government.

  • East County
  • News
The crash took place on southbound Interstate 75 just north of Fruitville Road. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 16, 2022
Interstate 75 lanes reopen after deadly crash in Sarasota County

Two killed in the fiery rollover incident that prompted a traffic diversion for nearly three hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The PAR 5 Club provides its 300 members with access to exclusive golf courses, discounted prices and savings.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Golf courses partner with PAR 5 Club

The PAR 5 Club recently launched a new year-round golf membership program that provides reduced prices and savings to local residents.

  • East County
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