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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • July 18, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

  • Arts + Culture
Alexander Malaj. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexander Malaj

The Sarasota High swimmer won two events at the Sailors district meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening

KlezMania on the Gulf, a southwest Florida band, performed for temple members Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Devin Twenty.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

East County High 5 moments: 03.29.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 4, 2016
Longboat Key kicks off Independence Day with Freedom Fest

The annual Fourth of July celebration had around 200 attendees

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Turtle Watch volunteers mark off nests using wooden stakes and tape.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2012
Turtle-nesting season begins today

Turtles are off to an early crawl, with three nests documented the day before season's start.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andres Junge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Andres Junge

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball player talks his outside shot and his expectations for 2021-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2015
This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior midfielder Angelica Rego pushes the ball up the field.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team remains unbeaten

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated rival Braden River 2-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 match Nov. 28. With the win, the Lady Mustangs improved to 10-0 (6-0, 4A-11).

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 27, 2015
Wastewater forcemain in the pipeline for 2016

Construction on a new pipeline will flow through Sarasota Bay during the early part of next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Marie Hunter and Diane Patrone
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 6, 2018
Key Niners tee off new season

The women's golf group enjoyed lunch and a fashion show after golfing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Anne Thornhill came for the presentation for Florida Power and Light.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Baugh hosts town hall meeting

Attendees also heard from FPL and Schroeder-Manatee Ranch officials.

  • East County
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FLC Director of Field Advocacy & Federal Affairs Scott Dudley, Holmes Beach Commissioner Terry Schaefer, Commissioner BJ Bishop, North Port Commissioner Debbie McDowell, FLC President Jolien Carraballo, Sarasota Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch, Venice Mayor Nick Pachota
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 14, 2023
Mayor Schneier, Commissioner Bishop win awards for advocacy efforts

The Longboat Key town government officials received Home Rule Hero awards from the Florida League of Cities.

  • Longboat Key
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.13.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

  • East County
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Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • July 16, 2020
Protecting Assets in Divorce

Protecting Assets in Divorce

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  • Neighbors
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Queen Zabriskie, assistant professor of sociology
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 5, 2020
New College to host symposium

New College will hold its annual New Schools of Black Thought symposium on Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
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