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Members of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch deliver donation checks to Mote Marine & Aquarium staff members.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2022
Turtle nesting season saw high numbers

A high number of nests were found this year, but there were also a high number of light-induced disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Sports

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rob Oglesby, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's development director, says panels from the cottages that were wrecked by Hurricane Ian are salvageable. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian causes limited damage at Lakewood Ranch pet rescues

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch make it through Hurricane Ian with limited damage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2022
Thunder By The Bay revs up Sarasota Fairgrounds

The annual music and motorcycle festival took over fairgrounds Feb. 18-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Music Festival brings early career professionals and accomplished virtuosos for a slate of 14 local performances. (Photo: Daniel Perales)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 11, 2022
Bradenton native takes center stage at Sarasota Music Festival

Graeme Sugden attended these halls as a youngster, and now he's playing them as a professional musician.

  • Arts + Culture
The Concession Golf Club's director of instruction, Joe Ostrowski, was named one of Golf Digest's 160 Best Young Teachers in America for 2023-2024.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2023
Concession director named a Best Young Teacher in America by Golf Digest

Joe Ostrowski previously received the honor from 2018-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phil Grande, downtown resident and radio host, at Selby Five Points Park. File Photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library

Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mosaic tile floors are featured in the home.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 6, 2021
Home of Longboat Key pioneer on the market

Bayou Hammock property was once the home of Herb Field.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Riverview High volleyball team opened its season victorious Aug. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 23, 2016
Riverview volleyball opens season with win

The Rams defeated the Gulf Coast HEAT 3-0 Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Susan Lowther. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The sophomore leads the Rams girls lacrosse team in goals and assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Public Art Committee has narrowed to three its choices for sculpture in the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2023
It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior hospital technician Jonathan Hande, barred owl Nova and operations manager Jocelyn Shearer.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 21, 2021
Save Our Seabirds to reopen July 30

The bird hospital and research facility has been closed to the public for 16 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tennis courts 7-10 have already been replaced at the Tennis Center.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 12, 2023
Fencing at Longboat tennis center courts nears replacement

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts 7-10 already had their fences replaced last summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Luna Bella, a English cream golden retriever, often gets dirty from rolling in the dirt at Bayfront Park dog park.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota downtown and bay front luxury condo market remains robust among second home buyers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota region among the nation's hottest second home markets

At more than 35% of all mortgages written for second residences, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area ranks 17th nationally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JoAnn Shakon and Jim Wingert of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch join with Mike Hornyak of The UPS Store  to show off donated books.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 17, 2022
UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch donates 1,707 books to the Rotary's Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids program distributes more than 30,000 books a year now and has given away more than 100,000 books since 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brad Jones, president and CEO; Carol Jones, director of residential services; and Alison Thomas, CEO, stand outside The Haven's Mary Jane House. (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 18, 2021
Charity Snapshot: Homes With Heart

The Haven has long provided residential services, full-time care, jobs and more for people with severe disabilities. By the time 2022 dawns, the organization plans to break ground on two new group homes.

  • LWR Life
Em'z On Fifth Beach Bag, $22 at Panache
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 11, 2018
Fashion Insider: Fruit Prints

Try on these sweet options for your summer wardrobe.

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