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Longboat Key Fire Rescue volunteer president Lew Simon displays a File of Life magnet.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2011
Fire department launches magnet campaign

The town's volunteer fire department is distributing magnets that help the Fire Rescue Department obtain critical patient information faster.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 6, 2012
This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

This Weekend in Sarasota with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Animal Services promotes program

Manatee County Animal Services hopes to increase animal adoptions.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of paragonartevents.com. The Sarasota Fine Arts Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Visit the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday on Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 19, 2013
SCF Manatees to play Orioles

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota baseball team will face the Baltimore Orioles in an exhibition game March 29, at Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2013
Hazardous waste collection event takes place tomorrow

Residents of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes tomorrow at the Coquina Beach Gulfside parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 19, 2020
First Step Sarasota celebrates family program's 25th anniversary

The annual luncheon was held Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Mental Health Community Centers Chairman of the Board David Fawkes welcomes guests to the annual High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2017
Mental Health Community Centers share hope with breakfast

Mental Health Community Centers discussed to future of mental illness treatment Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch soon-to-be sophomore Avery Goelz was named to the MaxPreps Freshman All-American team.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 21, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.21.17

East County sports roundup: 07.21.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2016
Premier Sports Campus launches film series

The first 'Movies on the Green' featured 'The Sandlot.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Students make splash for school

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Glickman
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Temple to hold study, social

Temple Emanu-El will sponsor an outreach summer study and socializing event for Jewish and interfaith East County residents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renegade will play '70s and '80s music from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 5, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

As part of First Friday festivities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will feature live music by Renegade during Music on Main.

  • East County
  • News
Officers will focus on pulling over distracted and aggressive drivers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
FHP preps for mall opening

The Florida Highway Patrol will increase enforcement along Interstate 75 for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
More than 40 vendors offer produce and plants from local growers and producers.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 2, 2013
Phillippi Farmhouse Market re-opens

Phillippi Farmhouse Market, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through April.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 15, 2013
World pentathlon event may come to Sarasota

Officials representing Nathan Benderson Park hope to bring the Pentathlon World Cup to the facility.

  • East County
  • News
Police respond to Thursday night bomb threat at Selby Library
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Police respond to Thursday night bomb threat at Selby Library

No explosives were found in the backpack of a 57-year-old Sarasota man.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pine View senior Kaki France sings the National Anthem before Sarasota Polo Club play March 7.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2021
A Star Spangled Banner day at the Sarasota Polo Club

National Anthem always will play at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Opera is the only opera company in the world to have performed all of Verdi's operas, including "Rigoletto."
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 12, 2024
Sarasota Opera renews its vows to Verdi with concert program

The Sarasota Opera revives its fall concerts showcasing the prolific Italian composer.

  • Arts + Culture
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