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Karen Pashkow and Elise Passentino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 31, 2020
Lord's Warehouse reopening on Longboat Key

The reopening of the Lord's Warehouse and the Longboat Island Chapel mark the near-full awakening of church life on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • February 17, 2022
One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

One Park is Set to Reshape the Downtown Sarasota Skyline

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key to consider new rules to quiet loud boat music

North-end residents have expressed their complaints for months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key leaders set to decide on how to handle sewage break penalties

A private meeting is set for Feb. 22. The FDEP seeks $188,382 in civil penalties and costs from the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she did not violate ethics laws.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2016
County Commission candidate asks for 'fair fight'

Candidate Kathleen Grant alleges her opponent violated Florida's code of ethics.

  • East County
  • News
The Night Market, which takes place each month, was held July 21. (Photos by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 25, 2022
Christmas arrives early at UTC's Night Market

The event featured some Christmas cheer alongside the summer offerings of local vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sawyer DeYoung said she believes the Cougars have what it takes to win a beach state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball earns national recognition

The Cougars are 9th in the nation according to MaxPreps and contenders to win not one, but two state titles

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing will supply all the beer products to the new World Champions Cup that will be held Dec. 7, 8, 10 at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2023
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing lands major role at World Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch distributor will handle all beer provisions and sales at the international golf event hosted by The Concession.

  • East County
  • Business
Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow at a Sarasota Archers meeting. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Off-beat sports abound in Sarasota

If you're bored with basketball and soccer, try one of these sports instead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2022
High school football roundup: FHSAA regional quarterfinals

Two Sarasota teams advanced, setting the stage for a rivalry rematch next week.

  • Sarasota
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It's a giant tower of meat served in its own juices, and Grove's pork osso buco is a meal for all seasons. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 14, 2022
Grove's pork Osso Buco is an eye-catching vertical standing meat shank

You can call it a dinosaur bone or a turkey leg. But Grove's pork osso buco is drawing attention whenever you order it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2022
This Week in A+E: June 16-22

Music and theater festivals are on tap in the Sarasota area this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Brad Johnson, Howard Tipton, Ed Lavallee, Mark Cunningham, Johnathan Lewis, Tom Harmer, Steve Botelho and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman gathered at Harmer's retirement party.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 9, 2023
Town celebrates Harmer's tenure

Dozens of town staff, residents and county colleagues attended his retirement party Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Driftwood Beach Home & Garden hosts a class in the garden.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 21, 2023
Garden classes bloom at Driftwood Beach

Classes are scheduled throughout March and April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The event had a band that played hard even without an audience. Courtesy photo Amy McKinlay
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 9, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation pulls off virtual gala

Staff switched to an online format shortly before the gala's debut.

  • Black Tie
Ella Rose Sherman teaching Mote visitors about the Strandings Investigation at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 15, 2023
Mote volunteer program gives high schoolers taste of marine science

The fall volunteer program at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is tailored to busy high schoolers' schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2014
Ranch CERT team mobilizes community

The Lakewood Ranch CERT team will offer a disaster training course for the public.

  • East County
  • News
Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill Owner Sam Ray and General Manager Jeffrey Karasawa hope to open their restaurant at the heart of The Green by the end of 2021.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Tsunami Sushi fills important role at The Green in Lakewood Ranch

Business owners at The Green hope two new restaurants located at the heart of the plaza will bring more shoppers.

  • East County
  • News
Booker guard King Winkfield, a captain, is one of its offensive catalysts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2020
Booker basketball's "dogs" are developing their bite

The Tornadoes are improving as the season progresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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