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U.S. Army Retired Colonel Gill Ruderman is the grand marshal of the 2023 Tribute to Heroes parade.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 17, 2023
Retired colonel to lead Tribute to Heroes parade in Lakewood Ranch

In 2021, two-time Purple Heart recipient Gill Ruderman was inducted into the Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nobody's Listening, a copper sculpture by New College of Florida art professor Jack Cartlidge, has been at City Hall since it was commissioned in 1967.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 2, 2023
City of Sarasota publishes proposed Public Art Plan 2030

The 100-page plan lays out the city's strategy for expanding its public art collection over the next seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key's Benjamin Aguilar competed at the 2023 U.S Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, California.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2023
The top 10 moments of the Sarasota high school sports 2022-23 year

A strong list is filled with state titles, individual awards and breakthrough seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
Stories from Longboater's father inspire new book

Longboat Key resident Barbara Mishkin's new children's book, "TIP's Magical Journey: The Ride of Discovery and Inspiration," has received multiple awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike and Tara Warmuth and Terry and Madeleine Eagle dress up as characters from "The Addams Family." The foursome attended BooFest dressed as Teletubbies last year.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 28, 2023
BooFest lowers the boom for fun at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Thousands attended the annual fright night on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steven Jeffries, Dame Ninette de Valois and Margaret Barbieri at a curtain call for The Rake's Progress. (Courtesy Photo: Sarasota Ballet)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 18, 2022
Sarasota Ballet returns to familiar territory with 'The Rake's Progress'

Few people are better suited to teach "The Rake's Progress" than Margaret Barbieri, who learned directly from Ninette de Valois and Alicia Markova.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the second-floor outdoor seating area at the planned Ocean Prime in The Quay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2023
Ocean Prime's upscale dining will be alongside retail, condos at The Quay

High-end seafood and steak restaurant Ocean Prime will feature marina views and two levels of dining at the Sarasota development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Choral Artists returns to "Say a Little Prayer" for the victims of Hurricane Ian (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 26, 2022
Choral Artists start season with songs of prayer and consolation

A season-opening event has taken on new meaning for Choral Artists of Sarasota in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

  • Arts + Culture
Small cell facilities were installed in downtown Sarasota in 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2022
Longboat leaders approve cell-pole plan for north end

Nine small-cell facilities could be working by early 2023, Verizon official tells town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
DJ Jose Ramirez, Chuck Sidlow and Event Chair Annemarie Neubecker entertain the crowd during the after-party.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 18, 2023
Mardi Gras run raises funds for nonprofits in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund event attracted almost 300 participants for its inaugural Run for the Beads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the 88,000-square foot facility that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices. (Courtesy of Coastal Orthopedics)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2020
Coastal Orthopedics planning new Lakewood Ranch facility

Coastal Orthopedics is planning an 88,000-square foot expansion in Lakewood Ranch that will include clinical services, an ambulatory surgery center and administrative offices.

  • East County
  • News
Trayvon Pinder. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Trayvon Pinder

The Braden River junior running back had 197 yards and three touchdowns Sept. 9 in the Pirates' 33-14 win over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Demolition of Pattigeorge's took place in June 2018.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2020
Town moves ahead on new rules for restaurant parking

Buccaneer owners submit plans for 8,600 square foot bayfront spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Survivors in Sync dragon boat team finish second overall in New Zealand, beating every team from the northern hemisphere.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2023
Paddlers share stories from international breast cancer dragon boat event

Survivors in Sync finished second overall at the festival, held April 15-16 on Lake Karapiro in Cambridge, New Zealand.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Emergency Operations Center handles an average of 800 emergency 911 calls per day.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 4, 2023
Concerns on emergency dispatch prompt Longboat to reexamine call routing

Longboat Key residents brought up complaints about emergency dispatch at a recent commission meeting. While town officials are looking into the issues, solutions may not be cut and dry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kiwanis Club president Lynn Larson and elder-law attorney Jeanne Bennett.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Kiwanis Club hears from elder law attorney

Jeanne Bennett discussed some of the thornier parts of planning for the unthinkable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rev. Fred Emrich reads Robert Frost's "One More Brevity" with Reva, Ed and Ginny Upshaw and Rev. David Marshall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2022
Memorial garden opened with pet blessings

The new pet memorial garden at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is located off the sidewalk on Bay Isles Road and is open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Consultant needed to map Longboat Key's future

The town seeks a consultant to review the Key's codes and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Demolition of the Players Centre for the Performing Arts on Tamiami Trail began last week.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 28, 2021
Players Centre for the Performing Arts torn down

The building is being torn down as Players Centre staff plan their next move.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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