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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 11

Sergio Albuquerque captured a family of willets walking the shore on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Diane Suner captured this white ibis walking the shore on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terrence Connor was selected as superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2023
New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ed Willett, Chip Tominelli, Charles Simmons and Joe Barbera, who are all veterans living at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living, show off their new quilts. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch group surprises veterans with patriotic-themed quilts

Four Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living veterans received quilts from a Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch group that supports local veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steve DiBio has been accumulating hot dog recipes for years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2022
Downtown hot dog eatery Doggystyle highlights culture across the country

Steve DiBio runs the Main Street restaurant that offers regional-specific hot dogs including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia styles.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 10, 2021
Pickleball's a big deal in Lakewood Ranch

UMR Sports holds first pickleball tournament in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale was presented with a rock that reads "You're Awesome, Baby" following the completion of his final radiation treatment for vocal cord cancer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 11, 2023
Dick Vitale shows fighting spirit throughout cancer treatment

The Hall of Fame college basketball broadcaster finished his treatment for vocal cord cancer Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mary Lou Johnson, chair, Aaron Virgin, CEO, and Judy Kozlowski
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 20, 2023
Save Our Seabirds soirée breaks records

The 2023 Sunset Soirée benefiting Bird Key-based nonprofit Save Our Seabirds exceeded previous attendance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Fusco rings the Salvation Army bell, ready to greet customers as they walk out of Publix.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 2, 2019
Salvation Army red kettle accepting donations in front of Longboat Publix

The Salvation Army red kettle drive on Longboat Key, located in front of Publix, is open everyday through Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. All $20 bills will be matched by a silent donor for the second straight year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rebecca Blitz, who became SMART’s executive director in April, says restricted funding is currently one of the nonprofit’s biggest challenges.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • August 20, 2020
Charity Snapshot: Bridling the Challenge

SMART’s new executive director took the reins with a clear plan for the organization. Then the pandemic hit.

  • LWR Life
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 24, 2019
Gruters' family makes a royal exit as family of five

Meet our new Black Tie reporter, learn the concept behind Clara Reynardus de Villanueva's painting and buy your WWS tickets.

  • Black Tie
This Lake Club home at 7937 Waterton Lane sold for $4.65 million. It has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,280 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2021
Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch home sells for $4.65 million

Lakewood Ranch/east Bradenton area residential home sales highlighted by $4 million-plus transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Turtle hatchlings instinctively head toward light from the beach.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 30, 2019
Court upholds Longboat's fine against resort operator over turtle rules

Code enforcement action levied $3,000 fine against Zota Beach Resort in the deaths of 15 turtle hatchlings in hot tub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ian Campbell has taken over the reins of the Well Wishes Benefit Polo Match from his sister, Pippa Campbell.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2020
Concerned Lakewood Ranch teens hold Sarasota Polo Club benefit to build wells in Africa

Lakewood Ranch teens combine to plan the Well Wishes Benefit Polo Match at the Sarasota Polo Club to raise funds to build wells in Africa.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 5, 2012
Windsor plans another facility

Developers of The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch plan to build an independent-living facility in Lakewood Ranch that will offer seniors more living options.

  • East County
  • News
Lark and Heather Rippy pose for a picture inside the family's store. Driftwood Beach Home and Garden is located at 6838 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 30, 2021
11-year-old Longboat Key girl wants to raise chickens in her backyard

Lark Rippy wrote an email to District 5 Longboat Key Town Commissioner Maureen Merrigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Head Coach John Stevenson has turned the Sarasota High cross country program in a consistent winner. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota cross country stays near the top of the pack

The program has found consistent success under Head Coach John Stevenson.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Natalie Almeter sings a solo in "Marriage of Figaro" at the Sarasota Opera in 2015.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2018
East County soprano heads toward the world of professional opera.

Natalie Almeter has bright future.

  • East County
  • News
The FDOT Operations Center on State Road 64 near Lakewood Ranch will operate as an early voting site.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Family beachside debate spills over into hotel lobby
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2023
Family beachside debate spills over into hotel lobby

A dispute over a 10-year-old incident ruins a day at the beach. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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