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Nate’s Development and Fundraising Director Rob Oglesby with Rory.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2023
Nate’s Animal Honor Rescue puts final touches on expansion

The $12 million project will transform a pet rescue center into a world-class haven for dogs and cats.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 24, 2023
Sarasota County implements new system for non-emergency calls

The changes follow a rise in call volume in 2022. It is said to better direct non-emergency calls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elizabeth Nestlerode and Scott Moreau star in Ring of Fire, and Katie Barton is playing the bass in the background. (Photo: John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 9, 2022
FST walks the line in Johnny Cash musical

The engaging musical celebrates Johnny Cash’s multisided legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Robert E. Willis Elementary School second graders Aubri Darpino and Ella Baas are socially distant while working on assignments. More students will be on campus after families were able to switch learning modalities.Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 21, 2020
More parents sending kids back to campus in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch-area elementary and middle schools will no longer offer hybrid option as more students return full time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2014
Our View

Time to hit ULI reset button

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2023
Pauline Schweinfurth Becker

An amazing woman, who preferred anonymity more than anything else, Pauline Schweinfurth Becker, born to German immigrants Charles L. and Pauline “Mary” Schweinfurth, passed away peacefully in her Sarasota home surrounded by friends and loving caregivers on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the age of 102.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Among the issues to be raised at Monday's Goals and Objectives workshop at Town Hall: a strategic plan for the town's shorelines.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 11, 2019
Town's Goals and Objectives workshop is Monday

Road projects, beach and canal projects among the requests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christal Brown will lead an in-person performance looking at the importance of flesh and its connecting to ourselves and the world around us. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2021
Christal Brown to put on dance production with Sarasota Contemporary Dance

Christal Brown's dance performance draws from her extensive history in the art, and from her passion.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 18, 2023
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs

A resident called police to warn of hammers and loud power tools being used in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Barry Gaines aims perfectly to dunk people in the dunk tank while other employees cheer around him.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2023
Longboat Key’s town staff gather for employee appreciation luncheon

The town hosted a BBQ honoring all town employees and showing appreciation through different bonding activities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tiffany Mautino is the new branch manager at the Lakewood Ranch Library opening this fall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library hires branch manager

The library won't be open until the fall, but Tiffany Mautino is going full-steam ahead.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota Medieval Fair creates fantasy fun in Myakka City

A tomato toss was just one of the fun events at the annual festival at the Woods of Mallaranny.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frangipani flowers are easy to spot in Joan Durante Park.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 30, 2022
Spring has sprung on Longboat Key

Temperatures rise, flowers bloom and sunburned tourists appear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Tower to top off Publix sculpture

The 150-foot 'Flower Fiesta' cell tower promises to improve cellular service for the southern half of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's this view to the south of the Sarasota skyline and Ringling Bridge that prompted Kathryn and Ron Lee to buy land on Halyard Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 21, 2021
Longboat Key sees dozens of home rebuilds since January 2020

Demolishing and rebuilding is one way Longboaters can live in their idea of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Gans
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Conversation with Mayor Terry Gans

A lot has happened in the mayor's term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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
Golf scores, plus big time offers on the table for a Braden River running back.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
East County Wednesday Roundup: 12.21.16

Golf scores, plus big time offers on the table for a Braden River running back.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

Gordon Silver captured this pair of bald eagles sounding off along White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 26, 2021
Fabulous Arts Foundation puts on music festival in Rosemary District

The arts and music festival went into the night on Sept. 25 and will continue with a film festival through Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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