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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
East County weather page photo: September 29

Gordon Silver took the photo of these pileated woodpeckers along White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
About 10 Key residents and business owners attended the regular meeting to show support for the Longboat Key trolley route.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 6, 2010
Beach decision still lingers

The Longboat Key Town Commission has until Jan. 3 to make a decision on its island-wide beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NATURALCHILD
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 12, 2015
TWIS Asks: Natural Child

TWIS Asks: Natural Child

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2023
Public invited to comment in SPD accreditation program

The Sarasota Police Department will undergo examination by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brenna Markey, Stefano de Peppo and Hanna Brammer star in Sarasota Opera's production of the rare Cimarosa gem "The Secret Marriage." (Photo by Rod Millington)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota Opera brings rare gem in 'The Secret Marriage' to kick off fall season

It was one of the world's most popular operas in its day and may have caused the longest encore ever. But Cimarosa's 'The Secret Marriage' is rarely performed in America.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 10, 2018
Longboat Key Public Works continues 9/11 tradition

Public Works employees placed 2,977 American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive Sept. 10, which will remain standing all day on Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul, 1-year-old Mya and Leah Baumgert make no bones about it: They love BooFest.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2022
BooFest again a scary hit at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year break, BooFest drew hundreds to Lakewood Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Booker's Annette Castro dives for a loose ball against Lake Placid High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2023
Booker girls basketball wants a repeat performance

The Tornadoes have a different look in 2022-2023, but a return to the Final Four is the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 3, 2022
Robert James Wollard

Robert James Wollard went to be with his Lord on January 24, 2022.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Opponents of plans to redevelop the Lido Pavilion wore red to the City Commission meeting on Jan. 14.
  • By Cathy Antunes |
  • January 25, 2019
My View: Lido Pavilion vote only strengthens public resolve

Observer column left out key details.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Yarrr, this boat launchin' ramp be open?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Joe Di Bartolomeo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 15, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 1: Joe Di Bartolomeo

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
George Muller, Richard Solorzano and Julian Hansen
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 9, 2021
So long, Solorzano

Longtime maintenance man retires.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Iris Beaumier and Lincoln Clauss star in the Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Cabaret." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 9, 2022
Asolo Rep Director Josh Rhodes brings new take to 'Cabaret'

It's a Broadway staple that has been done and done again, revived and reimagined. And now "Cabaret" is coming to the Asolo Repertory Theatre for a six-week run this winter.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade" runs through Aug. 30. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 12, 2019
'The Swingaroos: Hollywood Serenade' celebrates the glory days of Hollywood

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show honors the past without living in it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In a series of conceptual sketches, architect Dan Lear said St. Armands medians  and sidewalks could be configured with different amenities including seating, lighting, games and more. Images courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2020
St. Armands Circle landowners discuss streetscape, zoning initiatives

From sidewalk lounge seating to a new hotel, St. Armands stakeholders are in the early stages of evaluating a suite of changes to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gulf of Mexico Drive will receive future crosswalks in places where there are high numbers of pedestrians crossing the Key’s busiest road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 7, 2014
FDOT will perform pedestrian count

The town of Longboat Key has requested a new pedestrian count be performed next month to verify where crosswalks are needed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat Key preps for hurricane season during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised several questions about hurricane preparations to keep people safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 30, 2022
Manatee eyes December completion for storm debris cleanup

The amount of hurricane debris in the Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City and University Park areas has been more than expected, a spokesperson said, though cleanup is expected by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
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