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Lizzy Small.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lizzy Small

The Sarasota High softball pitcher talks her drop curve and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jovee Henehan, Thomas Connel and Jesse Hillman
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 24, 2011
Pastry Art workers show shamrock style

Jovee Henehan, Thomas Connel and Jesse Hillman, Pastry Art employees, celebrated St. Patrick's Day by dressing up in their best Irish flair Thursday, March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Patsy LaMonica, Gord and Bonnie Pike, David and Patty Thomas and Dave and Marilyn Kurzawa
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 17, 2017
Westchester rings in St. Patrick's Day

Residents donned their best green outfits for the occasion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef and owner of Maison Blanche, Jose Martinez. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 21, 2016
Maison Blanche named one of top 100 restaurants for foodies

The list was compiled by the reservation app OpenTable and includes restaurants from 30 states.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

We want your best weather photos - sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
Fire fantastics

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized its best performers at its annual Promotions and Awards Program Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
William Hatt of Élan Manatee visits with a zebra for the first time at Rye Road Giraffes in East County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Navy veteran fulfills bucket list by visiting with a zebra at Rye Road Giraffes

An East County 98-year-old veteran finally sees a zebra up close at the Bradenton farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Year in Pictures: Nov./Dec.

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission will officially set the referendum date and ballot language in the next few months.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2018
Referendum on city election date makes ballot

A push to move Sarasota city elections from March and May to August and November has gained enough support to send the question to voters this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
2018's Good as Green Business of the Year second place winner Tomas Jusak of Junk King, first place Jacci Shovlin and Mike Solmonson of G. Fried Flooring and third place winners Angel Cruz and Ruben Rod. Photo by Katie Johns
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 29, 2019
Small Business Week approaches on Longboat Key

Celebrate your local economy by nominating a small business.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch YMCA Executive Director Stacey McKee joins member and supporter Molly Lawson of Lakewood Ranch at the Motown event.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch YMCA goes to Motown

Lakewood Ranch YMCA holds its biggest annual fundraiser at the Lake Club's Grande Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Chief stresses necessary fire evacuations Keywide

After a fire from a resident's kitchen stove was reported last week, all Islander Club residents failed to evacuate the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Reese Witherspoon in "Wild."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 19, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Wild'

Is suffering a necessary component in obtaining knowledge? Seemingly, that's the message which the new film, "Wild," wants to convey.

  • Arts + Culture
Myakka City's Station 11 will be torn down once a new station is built on the same lot. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 13, 2022
New fire station construction in Myakka City delayed

A tight budget leads East Manatee Fire Rescue commissioners to slow down construction on the station.

  • East County
  • News
Key Chorale will follow up last season's acclaimed concert of Verdi's Requiem at Church of the Palms with Mozart's Coronation Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 24, 2025
Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Navah Cassagnol, 1, and Brynn Haworth, 1, become new friends at the Easter party.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Easter Party

The Easter Bunny visited Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
GOLDEN GIRLS. Christina Filkins and Tory Newman read their Longboat Observer news in front of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Day at the Beach

A family visiting from Massachusetts enjoys the sunshine on an afternoon walk along a Longboat Key beach on Tuesday, April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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