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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 10, 2024
Trash, recycling collection rates will increase for Longboat residents

Waste Management’s three-year contract extension comes with a 28% residential rate increase due to increased labor and maintenance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
Long-Distance Love: The love letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

‘Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz’ immerses viewers in the long-distance love of two of America’s most iconic artists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 12, 2012
Former first lady Laura Bush visits Mote

Bush got a behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratory during her recent visit to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Hawkinberry, Jerrie Morrison and Diane Lindsay
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2023
Thunder By The Bay kicks off festival with party

Thunder By The Bay started its latest festival with a "Born To Be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 17.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marsala has already worked its way into some of the latest fabrics and upholstery; evident with these richly colored animal prints (another trend) at Sally Trout's Current.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 29, 2014
Welcome home, marsala

The color authorities have named the 2015 color of the year (drumroll, please) and they have decided on marsala.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds." Photo by Anna Brugmann
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 1, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 11.02.17

So many philanthropic events, so little time — so here's the scoop on what you missed this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 5, 2015
Instructor studies international cuisine

USF chef Joe Askren visited Italy to brush up on agriculture practices.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 28, 2014
Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The latest group of officers to go through the International Police Mountain Bike Association training.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Country Club residents say it is dangerous to make a left off Balmoral Woods Boulevard on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 25, 2018
Intersection concern doesn't stop on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

Country Club residents still want a stop sign or other traffic control at Balmoral-Lakewood Ranch Boulevard intersection.

  • East County
  • News
The deli will offer a variety of breakfast sandwiches and other items. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Bradenton deli slated for grand opening

A new deli and eatery is inspired by the bakeries in New York.

  • East County
  • News
Laurie Olinder. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
New York artists to give presentation March 14

Artists Bill Morrison and Laurie Olinder are visiting as part of Hermitage Artist Retreat and will give a presentation in conjunction with Art of Our Time at Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Shaggy the dog finds new digs

Ellenton resident Dolores McAleese adopted the handsome guy from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2024
New Sarasota High athletic director wants to build college-style programs

BJ Ivey will continue to coach the Sailors boys' basketball team, in addition to his new responsibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 24, 2009
Obituary: Marguerite 'Peggy' Antonello

Marguerite 'Peggy' Antonello, 80, of Longboat Key and Western Springs, Ill., died June 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 26

Lynn Flood submitted this photo of a squabble over a tree branch in Lakewood Ranch’s Greenbrook Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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