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Michael Begay is a performer who works in chamber music, metal music, Native American flute and experimental sounds (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2022
Indigenous composers take center stage at EnsembleNewSRQ

The first concert of EnsembleNewSRQ's season, First Voices, will feature the works of Indigenous composers.

  • Arts + Culture
Thanks to a lease extension, Sarasota Classic Car Museum must vacate its long-running space owned by New College of Florida by November.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Sarasota Classic Car Museum agrees to four-month lease extension

A lease agreement with New College requires the vintage auto museum to vacate by November. The search for a new home continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trespassing on private property led to the placement of a sign near the Gulfside Road beach access.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 19, 2023
New sign raises access concerns for beach walkers

A sign was recently placed reminding pedestrians of private property near the Gulfside Road public beach access on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Nagle and Barabara Bellamente
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Harbourettes flaunt their 2023 fashion show

Fashionistas team up with Hatley Boutique to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2.  Rollerblade
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
The Ohana owners have put signage on their private property to prevent people from trespassing.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 18, 2021
Beach, interrupted: Owner of unique Longboat property ends public access

The Ohana estate seawall for decades has extended far enough to often be in the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brooke and Hayley Obando show off their national championship jackets and medals.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders stick landing at national championship

New Lakewood Ranch cheerleading team sticks landing at national championship

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Franklin Liriano hits a layup against ODA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sargassum is a "blobby" seaweed that floats on top of the water.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 9, 2023
Scientists say sargassum belt could still hit Sarasota area

Climate Adaptation Center CEO Bob Bunting said an early-season hurricane could push the sargassum farther north into the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The biggest hurdle left for a future Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment is a ruling on a recreational lease that Unicorp National Development believes it already owns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2015
Will one day in court yield years of progress for Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association won its second victory Tuesday in four days, and parties agree the rulings could expedite redevelopment of the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 16, 2019
Pine View Association and Barnes and Noble created a Read-A-Thon for Sarasota kids

The event got kids up and excited about reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 George Turner is the 16th police chief in town history. He was sworn in on Monday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2022
Turner is officially Longboat Key's new police chief

Former captain in the town's police force says he's proud to be back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 27, 2022
Retirement beckons for Sarasota Ballet's Victoria Hulland

Victoria Hulland captured the heart of Iain Webb and Margaret Barbieri in one fateful audition, and she's spent her career doing the same to Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Dynasty Stars Samantha Allspach and Georges Assif
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2023
Dancing with the Dynasty Stars at St. Mary's

The dance troupe for children, teens and adults with special needs entertained at the church's Galentine's party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Daly is the incumbent running for the District 4 seat on the Town Commission.
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profiles: Jack Daly, District 4

Candidate Jack Daly outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dewitt Scott and Joan Scott of Lakewood Ranch are energized by the music.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 7, 2022
Silent Disco Cinco de Mayo offers a different spin in Sarasota

The UTC event uses headphones to allow participants to be in the moment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Studies have been conducted in Longbeach Village and most recently Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 22, 2023
Town works toward north-end flooding solutions

With several low-lying areas throughout Longboat Key, the town is considering its priorities to address flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harmony's Peggy Kronus hides a pickle ornament on Christmas Eve, and the first one to find it one Christmas Day gets a prize.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 23, 2022
Family traditions brighten holiday season in East County

From special ornaments to starting Christmas with musical cheer or the bang of poppers, families in the Lakewood Ranch each have a special tradition to make the holidays their own.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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