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Wonder
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Russell in "Waves." Photo source: Amazon Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2020
Binge Blog: You have so much love to share with the world

Examinations of "Waves" and "It's Alive with Brad," plus a smorgasbord of entertainment news.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Elks Tom Sweeney and Jerry Ditty stand with veteran Michael Monthervil during a fundraiser for Homes for Our Troops.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Homes for our Troops benefits from Lakewood Ranch Elks and Rosedale Golf Classic fundraisers.

Army Specialist Michael Monthervil was paralyzed in Afghanistan, but Homes for our Troops builds him a home with help from the Lakewood Ranch Elks and the Rosedale Golf Classic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob's
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Photo
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 21, 2018
Friends celebrate with Pulitzer and Polo

Ashley Gruters spent her birthday at the Sarasota Polo Club on March 11.

  • Black Tie
Pablo Rodriguez, pictured with his family of aerial artists, was inducted into the St. Armands Circle Circus Ring of Fame last year.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 17, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 27th Annual Circus Ring of Fame

Four new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame Sunday, at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 8, 2018
Hermitage Artist Retreat awards Greenfield Prize

The Greenfield Prize Dinner was hosted April 8 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Dreamers Academy plans to open its school facility in August 2020 on the Euclid Avenue property where the Frank G. Berlin Sr. YMCA is located.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota YMCA announces deal to keep facilities open

A partnership with a charter school and a community investment firm will allow the YMCA fitness centers to stay open under new leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Schwan is an up-and-coming artist after just turning 70 years old. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 12, 2022
From Wall Street to watercolors: Barbara Schwan makes a splash

Schwan started painting at 62 years old and is now a top seller.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dead fish are common on beaches during red tide.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 15, 2023
Dead fish on the beach? Longboat leans on nature for cleanup.

The town of Longboat Key cleans up fish kills from red tide only after four tidal cycles fail to clear them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Todd Bellamy performs "The Way You Do The Things You Do," by The Temptations.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 18, 2019
WBTT emphasizes Motown history with summer program

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe ushers in a new generation of performers with Stage of Discovery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Dan Elmaleh pitches during an MVP Sports and Social softball game at Fruitville Park. Softball fields are one thing being discussed by Lakewood Ranch as a potential add. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2019
MVP Sports co-founder hopes to expand recreational sports in Lakewood Ranch

Future upgrades at Premier Sports Campus could be a game-changer, as could other amenities

  • East County
  • Sports
Years after closing its iconic Siesta Key location, Bob's Boathouse opened in 2013 on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2015
Blow to Bob's Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County's noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob's Boathouse owner Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“I view this role for me not as being the captain of the air craft, but being the air traffic controller,” saidEast Manatee Fire Rescue'              s new  Chief Lee Whitehurst.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2017
New fire chief Not alarmed by growth

Lakewood National's development could spark new fire station.

  • East County
  • News
Eateries such as Columbia Restaurant have expanded outdoor dining as COVID-19 regulations remain in place.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
News briefs

Lakewood Ranch High student earns West Point scholarship; School Board approves 2015-16 calendar; YO! Sushi opens second U.S. location

  • East County
  • News
The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Archibald, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, gets ready to play Rocket League from home.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Esports league rockets forward in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School 's esports club sees success in its first year.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 4034 Roberts Point Road, Siesta Key, tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Built in 1990, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,599 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 25, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 8-12 in Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Roberts Point Road tops the week’s sales at $5.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Mayor Jim Brown |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Key Club's filings will benefit the Key

Why it is good news for Longboat Key that the Longboat Key Club has decided to re-file its plans for redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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