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Cyndi Seamon and David Novak gently rescue Vickie to take her to Save Our Seabirds. Photos courtesy of Cynthia Schneier.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
Save Our Seabirds answers SOS swan call

A distressed swan was gently captured and taken to Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Natalie Mount was able to visit with her pen pal, Lia Silber, in Tel Mond, Israel.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2018
Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El teen keeps pen pal relationship thriving with friend in Israel

  • East County
  • News
Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns of coronavirus phone scams

Many Americans are expected to receive government stimulus payments in the next three weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Goldfarb at the Longboat Key Education Center. In the background is a popcorn machine that Goldfarb typically uses to liven up movie classes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center celebrates 35 years of learning

Longboat Key Education Center, at 35, grows with the passion of its executive director.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The School District of Manatee County wants to know how school is going for your students.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 15, 2020
School District of Manatee County creates "Family Back-to-School Opinion Poll"

The School District of Manatee County wants to know how its doing in terms of providing a safe learning environment during the pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 15, 2017
Selby hosts Chairman’s Circle Dinner

The gardens celebrated its top donors at Michael’s on the Bay Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Emanu-El pays tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Key Chorale performed throughout the service on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents Barbara Campo and Jude Levy are working to unite residents concerned about the disappearance of trees from Sarasota's streets, neighborhoods and parks — including Links Plaza, where black olive trees were removed earlier this year.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2015
Save Our Sarasota regroups to focus on tree preservation

A decade after beginning a push for a downtown green space policy, Save Our Sarasota is re-forming to address new citywide concerns about trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2018
Cops Corner: No license to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A topless swimmer, a frisky raccoon and very lost wallet

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This River Club South home at 10515 Firestone Drive sold for $1.49 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,420 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 27, 2022
Waterside Place home tops sales at $2 million

A home in Waterside Place tops transactions this week at $2 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Winslow Place resident Jason Wilson took this photo of  Buttonwood Drive flooding after the July 29 rainstorm.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Buttonwood residents express concerns about drainage issues, possible developments

Drainage problems in Buttonwood Harbour prompt residents to ask for action, but new development nearby brings new concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sea turtle nesting season began on May 1 and ends October 31.
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 27, 2017
Longboat officials provide update on sea turtle nesting ordinance violations

This year, officers began enforcing new laws related to turtle nesting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The RIngling's 66-acre arboretum is now a Level 2 Accreditation facility and on The Morton Register of Arboreta. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 08.06.19

From company updates (The Sarasota Ballet) to accreditation winners (The Ringling), there's plenty to report on the A&E scene this week.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
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Varsity cheerleader and Miss Lakewood Ranch Jessica Sthreshley said the squad will adapt to the change.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Lakewood changes uniform policy

Cheerleaders now must wear a modified version of their uniforms to school on game days to comply with the new rules.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2019
Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic

The annual sand sculpture competition runs Nov. 15 to 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Tibbetts at an event earlier this year.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2020
Buchanan aide dies of COVID-19

Tibbetts worked with U.S. Congressman since 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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