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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

The word at UTC: Microsoft to open; Students have science smarts; Library closes for makeover

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
News Briefs

Mall makes a splash with water-themed amenities; School District sued over security officer decision; Florida Balloon Festival canceled due to weather

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Sarasota Yacht Club General Manager Bernhard Kloppenburg and Anthony Puccio, executive chef and food and beverage manager
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Business Briefs

SYC receives International Wine Society Award of Merit; Chiles Restaurant partners with Southeastern Guide Dogs; Ben & Jerry's to hold Free Cone Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce has a three-year lease on its new location at the Centre Shops.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Business Briefs

Chamber makes a move with help from its members; Cannons Marina to attend Miami Boat Show; Barbara Miller celebrates anniversary with Coldwell

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteer Dawn Brown
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 30, 2024
Salvation Army opens Sarasota food pantry to meet increased need

The nonprofit introduced the new services in response to a rising number of visitors to the Venice location and food requests from those seeking utilities assistance in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
AG Lafley helped lead the formation of the Bay Park Conservancy and the opening of the first phase of The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2023
Founding CEO returns to helm of Bay Park Conservancy

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Though Myakka’s ecosystems adapted to seasonal flooding, increased threats of pollutant runoff from outside the park is concerning.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 30, 2024
Hurricane's fury can benefit wetlands, such as Myakka River State Park

It can play an important role in shaping healthy, albeit dramatically changed, ecosystems.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The moon shines between a pair of "Florida Reindeer."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 4, 2025
Holiday display at Selby Gardens boasts over 2 million lights

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Lights in Bloom" illuminated extravaganza features a tree covered in dragonflies, train decorations and more to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Orchestra Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero.
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • November 8, 2025
Maestro takes Sarasota Orchestra to new heights in debut Masterworks concert

Giancarlo Guerrero delivers a performance full of promise for the future and unmatched partnership with the orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The cast of "Syncopated Avenue," which plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through May 25.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 23, 2025
Tap dance is the star of WBTT's 'Syncopated Avenue'

Nate and Michael Jacobs' musical revue at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe tells the history of tap with a show within a show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 30, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Just an FYI

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 20, 2016
All in the Family: Longboat Key's parent-child real estate teams

Meet Longboat's Realtors who have followed in the footsteps of their parents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Beverly Sutton spoke at the 2019 Christmas party. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 8, 2021
Longboat Key church makes holiday bright for families

Christ Church of Longboat Key quadruples its fund-raising goal of $8,500 for Bradenton's 13th Avenue Dream Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown Improvement District Operations Manager John Moran showed these photos of pummeled plants and bushes during and after the Presidents Day weekend art fair. Courtesy of DID.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2012
Downtown merchants eager to protect landscaping

City merchants say they are tired of pedestrians using their flowerbeds and bulbouts during weekend events as if the plants were pathways.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2012
Library close to balanced books

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta received consensus from the commission at its regular meeting Tuesday to consider giving the Longboat Library $10,000 to $15,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Madelyn Myre, front left, was all smiles after checking out in the grocery line.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Spirit of Sharing

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and The Goddard School both hosted special food drive activities in honor of Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Schools
The tiles painting by the students are permanent fixtures to a hallway wall outside the main office.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch does tiles in style

McNeal Elementary students have a ball decorating hall's wall.

  • East County
  • News
Willowbrook residents Armando Oyolo-Delgado and Amanda Dillon look at photos of their damaged home. File photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Willowbrook developer files lawsuit

KB Home blames the 41 subcontractors for faulty home construction.

  • East County
  • News
The FWC said the derelict boat became grounded on Aug. 10 outside of the Sands Point Condominium Association near the New Pass channel.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 16, 2021
Authorities working to remove sailboat grounded for a month on Longboat Key

The boat is stuck outside of the Sands Point Condominiums in New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • May 29, 2012
12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
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