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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
East County weather page photo: August 29

Mark Williamson captured this Emu at Big Cat Habitat.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The barge is on Halyard Lane.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2020
Barge in residential canal attracts complaints

The construction barge has been in a Country Club Shores canal since Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boris Miksic and Ines Tendler stand in front of their home at 640 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores IV North. The couple is hoping commissioners approve a height exception for the lightning rods on top of their home.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat revises proposed lightning-rod restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners will vote on the proposal in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota-area sporting events to watch this summer

School is out, but the sports calendar keeps rolling along with big events in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Lord's Warehouse is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 4, 2023
The Lord's Warehouse reopens with new wares for season

The thrift store at the Longboat Island Chapel welcomed back its regulars with open arms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
An alligator-inspired sculpture by Ron MacDonald and Steve Topazio brought Florida flavor to the festival last year. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota's 10 Events for 2019

2019 will not disappoint with new and old events popping up over the coming months.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 11, 2013
The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

  • Arts + Culture
Janis and Skip Swan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2023
EnsembleNewSRQ's brunch satisfies with sounds and tastes of fall

The new-music organization's Burgundy in Autumn Brunch on Oct. 22 featured performances in between courses.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 12

Gordon Silver captured this bunny exploring a front yard in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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(File photos)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2022
New schools continue to be a growing topic

The big question is when to forge ahead with new schools in a slowing real estate market.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2014
DSA looks to Nashville for lessons on new code

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosted a lecture from a Nashville head planner to learn about the process of implementing a form-based code and fostering growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Pinka Dinka Do" by Jacqueline Clark was awarded first prize at the ArtCenter Manatee's My Happy Place juried exhibition. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for July 21-27

There's plenty of art, music, theater and comedy in the offing for Sarasota audiences this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 4, 2015
TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Susan Goldfarb at the Longboat Key Education Center. In the background is a popcorn machine that Goldfarb typically uses to liven up movie classes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center celebrates 35 years of learning

Longboat Key Education Center, at 35, grows with the passion of its executive director.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 22

Mark Williamson captured this posing pelican at the docks pf Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 22

This dragonfly on a tree in South Lido captured the attention of photographer Michael Cohen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graphic of departures over Longboat Key from runway 14 at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 31, 2023
The impacts of flight paths over Longboat questioned again

A 270-degree turn implemented in 2006 has increased the number of departing flights over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney High senior Helena Hebda (1) will be a leader on the Cougars beach volleyball team in 2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2024
Here's what to watch for in Sarasota prep sports this spring

Sarasota high schools have state title contenders on the diamond and in the sand.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
"I've gone around like 20 times," Kaitlin Verrinder said of choosing a bowl.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 4, 2023
Empty Bowls fundraiser fills need in Lakewood Ranch

The 23rd annual soup tasting was held on Nov. 3 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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