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Temple Beth Israel celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a lunch after their service at Michael's On East.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah with annual lunch

Temple members dined together at Michael's On East after service to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The last tenant at the DeMarcay Hotel moved out last summer, clearing the way for the construction of a new high-rise development.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2015
Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players presents "8-Track: The Sounds of the ’70s in Concert" from June 8-18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 6, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 8-14

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Carl Backman and Nancy Cunningham, members of Aloha Ukulele, perform with the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities  club for Play Music on the Porch Day on Aug. 26, 2023.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch clubs suit every interest

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities offers 66 clubs that range in interests and size.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 12

Michael Cohen caught this diverse group of birds in South Lido Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Max Colby Bendixen, junior Parker Severs, sophomore Josh Orgen, junior Henry Burbee and junior Luke Wilson sit with the FHSAA Class 3A boys golf runner-up trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys golfers earn silver medal at state tournament

Mustangs junior Parker Severs finished tied for second in the individual standings, while junior Henry Burbee finished fourth at the FHSAA Class 3A state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rams junior Charles Lester III cuts upfield on a designed run.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2023
Top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2023

These athletes combine talent and hard work to find success in their respective sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Freedom Elementary School's eight-classroom addition is expected to be complete in July.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 10, 2023
Freedom Elementary addition on schedule for July completion

The $4 million, eight-classroom addition at the school is on time and on budget.

  • East County
  • Schools
Julie Farmer stops by the sandbag station at the Myakka Community Center. She's not as worried about her cabin off River Road as she is her cottage on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 29, 2023
Myakka City residents are calm, but they respect Idalia's threat

No one was overly worried about Hurricane Idalia's possible impacts, but preparations carried on just in case.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kansas City's Jennifer Imre-Justus and her sister Allison Imre, of Lakewood Ranch, hope to inspire others to support the American Cancer Society. Both sisters are cancer survivors. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman to share family cancer survival at Making Strides kickoff

Allison Imre will talk about her and her sister's cancer survival stories Aug. 25 to promote the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The newly established, voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County focuses on boat strike hotspots and extends to 1.5 miles offshore.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 17, 2023
Sea turtle protection initiative asks boaters to be vigilant, slow down

The new Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County was designed to reduce the number of boats striking and injuring turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 1, 2023
Town considers regulating vessel sizes in canals

If passed, Longboat Key rules would change to limit vessel sizes in addition to dock sizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Serge Gauthier, host and director of the show Mariloup Wolfe and Sonia Gauthier
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 15, 2023
Canadians make 'The Big Move' to St. Armands

A French Canadian television show filmed at the Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 4, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They can stay

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Renée James Gilmore and Helen James visit the Betty J. Johnson Public Library in honor of Juneteenth, June 19, with Dr. Edward James II's library cards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2023
Family of local activist recalls how he desegregated Sarasota's library

Edward James II refused to back down, fighting for his and others' right to access all Sarasota County libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners discuss how to spend an estimated $191 in penny surtax revenue.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 14, 2022
Sarasota city leaders stick with surtax spending proposal

Suggested broader changes to proposed list of $191 million in projects fail to gain commission support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic on and off Longboat Key remains a top concern for residents who filled out the survey.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
FDOT resets schedule for roundabout work, lane closures

Work on U.S. 41 and on Gulfstream Avenue exiting the barrier islands will require overnight and daytime lane closures Sunday through Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Hitchcock / Truffaut”
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2015
Cine-World flow chart

Can't decide what to see at this year's Cine-World Film Festival? Let our flow-chart do the work for you.

  • Arts + Culture
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