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Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill are taking dramatic license to get their Creative Liberties off the ground. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 14, 2022
Artists open business to help other artists

Barbara Gerdeman and Elizabeth Goodwill want nothing more than to create art and to help other artists in achieving their goals.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 4.20.17

STOP steering committee member Kate Lowman explains why the group wants more public hearings for new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Braden River High School seniors Nathan Zapote and Grace Pino are happy to be at the school, which is open for school choice in the 2023-2024 school year.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2022
Parents have more school choice options in Manatee County

More schools in the Lakewood Ranch area are open to school choice as enrollment at elementary and middle schools decreases.

  • East County
  • Schools
Although they did not arrive in time for the costume contest, Noel, Misty, Olivia and Tico, who belong to Flora Rodriguez of Tampa, drew attention from guests.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 4, 2024
Costume contest raises awareness for pet charities

"My Furry Valentine" brought together the community for a showcase of local pet rescues and vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County resident Lori Dengler, a one-year appointee to Manatee County's Healthcare Advisory Committee, reviews documents in her home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2016
Piecing together the healthcare puzzle

With $20 million dedicated to indigent care, Manatee County seeks funding alternatives.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2018
St. Armands Circle Association gets down to business

About 70 association members gathered for a meeting and award ceremony on May 15 in the Harbourside Ballroom of The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 2, 2024
Phillip J. Kreis, Jr.

Phillip J. Kreis, Jr. of Sarasota, FL and formerly of Pittsburgh, PA and Longboat Key, FL passed away on December 18, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The parcel in question is on the northwest corner of State Road 64 and 117th Street East.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 21, 2023
Opponents to planned SR 64 car dealership out of legal options

The nonprofit Save Gates Creek and its Neighborhoods Inc. spent two years in a legal battle to stop the Cox Chevrolet dealership planned for State Road 64 and 117th Street East.

  • East County
  • News
Samantha Albano (left) and Gabriella Moss (right) are young entrepreneurs who are both driven to succeed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Two high school classmates reunite through their businesses

Samantha Albano and Gabriella Moss met in high school. But they reignited their friendship 10 years later through their businesses in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Business
Sarasota's Tiger King Clayton Rosaire
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2023
Despite mistaken identity, Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota is open

After Big Cat Rescue in Tampa closed, Kay Rosier says many people called to ask if Big Cat Habitat is out of business.

  • East County
  • News
The Stage proposal would triple the size of Payne Park auditorium.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 28, 2024
The Stage proposal would triple size of Payne Park city building

The Stage at Payne Park's plan would turn the space into a 300-seat performing arts venue for The Sarasota Players and other community groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The penthouse at 415 L Ambiance Drive has floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 2, 2024
$11 million penthouse sale breaks Longboat Key condo record

The penthouse of the L'Ambiance condominium complex sold for $11 million, the highest recorded condominium sale on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Clarke has been a member of Sarasota Yacht Club since 1994.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2022
Sarasota Yacht Club commodore cherishes his new role

The Longboat Key bank and advertising executive calls his CEO-like volunteer responsibilities a "great honor."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Queens Harbor tops the week's sales at $2.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jay Sparr and Liz Sparr found a water jug during a roadside Rotary cleanup. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 2, 2022
The ABCs of Longboat Key

A 26-point description of Longboat Key is letter-perfect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Philip Cabibi had to buy a signal booster so his cell phone would work in his home. He said if coverage does not improve, he may have to move outside Lakewood Ranch because of problems with service.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2018
Negotiations progressing for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents can help identify coverage gaps.

  • East County
  • News
Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 28, 2023
Ringling College curator honors his father with stained glass

Tim Jaeger has created a legacy to his Episcopal priest dad.

  • Arts + Culture
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