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Connor and Owen Fitzpatrick show off the fish they caught. It's a Fitzpatrick family tradition to try to catch a fish to make for dinner on the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Food a big part of holiday traditions

Families share their delicious Fourth of July favorites.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 17, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours

The chamber met in downtown Sarasota at the rooftop bar at Sage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School's Audrey Weeks, Karen Tinoco, Skylar Cox and Samantha Rees compete in the rope bridge at the Raiders state championship. The team placed third.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch, Braden River high schools win Raiders state championships

With more freshmen on the teams, Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high school JROTC Raiders members had to act as participants and coaches.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 2, 2022
Welcome back: What you missed on Longboat Key

There was a lot of news while you were gone. Here are the top 10 stories of the spring and summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan presents the Congressional Veteran Commendation award to Richard Petrucci. (Photo  by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2022
Former Navy pilot reaches great heights

Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Petrucci continues to serve the military community long after his retirement and was honored with the Congressional Veteran Commendation award.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
First-graders at Southside work on April's "Word of the Month" with their teacher, Mary Duke. Pictured in the presentation are Joey Plaster, Latora Gilliam, Eric Rubenstein, Lindsay Chapman, Sarah Crowell, Leigh Hutchinson and Jason Marien.  File photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town has set aside about 11,000 square feet of the town Center Green adjacent to the roundabout, generally on the site of the demolished Amore restaurant.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2022
County leaders suggest paths forward for Longboat Key library

Cooperation between the town, Sarasota County and possibly Manatee County could be considered.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taylor Morrison's Southwest Florida Division President Cammie Longnecker said a focal point of The Heights will be a giant hill, inspired by the Celery Fields park in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Field of possibilities for new development called The Heights

Taylor Morrison begins to build lifestyle community near Ward Lake.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp CEO Chuck Whittall presents to the Longboat Key Town Commission during Wednesday's hearing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 20, 2021
With two unanimous approvals, Longboat gives St. Regis its final OK

Commissioners voted 6-0 on both an ordinance and a resolution on the proposed changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An ordinance passed in 1982 allowed for the Key to be grandfathered in and keep their regulation powers. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Town to consider short-term rental registration program

Longboat Key is among few jurisdictions allowed to continue regulating short-term rental properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the Sunshine State Athletic Conference state title on April 30 in Taveras.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Joseph Novak, at 91, has had his 41st book published. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2022
91-year-old Lakewood Ranch author keeps writing on human learning

Joseph Novak has written 41 books and published more than 150 papers on human learning, cognitive psychology in learning and concept mapping.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Layla Lockhart, a fourth grader at Myakka City Elementary School, holds her chicken, Rocket, so the chicken can get accustomed to being held.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka City Elementary students prepare to show at the Manatee County Fair

Future Farmers of America and 4-H students will show animals and plants at the fair.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jay Leno was awarded the Sarasota Film Festival Career Achievement Award by SFF President and Chairman of the Board Mark Famiglio.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 29, 2023
Jay Leno receives career award from Sarasota film fest

The comedian was presented with the Sarasota Film Festival Career Achievement Award after his performance at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 24, 2009
Holiday parade may be cancelled

The city plans to charge $32,000 to the organizers of the annual downtown holiday parade, who say they don't have the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest speakers Susan Lowy and Pavitra Ciavardone
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club enjoys Goodwill and good friends

The Seafarers lecture series is held monthly in the club's ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“Open Aqueous Exhibition” runs Nov. 17 to Dec. 8. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 24, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.25.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Italy's gold-medal winning Men's Pair of Giuseppe Vicino and Matteo Lodo test how the medals taste at the 2017 World Rowing Championships. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2018
SANCA races for revenues

Sarasota County applies pressure for operator to lessen park's dependance on tourism dollars.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Terell Stafford will perform as part of the Sarasota Jazz Festival March 13-18.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2023
Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
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