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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No skim scams here

Police reports around around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Austin Bruce holds the award and Zachary Geiger holds the robot they built to win the VEX Robotics Competition at the National TSA Conference in Texas. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 14, 2022
Nothing nerdy about robotics title

Two Lakewood Ranch High students placed second at the National TSA's VEX Robotics Competition, propelling each other toward their aeronautical dreams.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Plant-based meal prep options are quick, easy and healthy. Photo courtesy Ella Olsson, Unsplash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2021
A beginner's guide to meal prep

What is meal prep, and what are the benefits of cooking this way?

  • Health
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 30, 2019
The Firefly Gala gets glittery with Kesha

Forty Carrots Family Center's annual gala was held March 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The Braden River football program has been elite since Head Coach Curt Bradley was hired in 2012.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Get the scoop on a few of the coolest ice cream accessories found around town.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2014
Tools of the trade: Ice cream crazy

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream -- especially during summer in Florida. Here's the scoop on a few of the coolest ice cream accessories found around town.

  • Arts + Culture
Cucuteni Cutie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 13, 2022
Sisterhood for Good of Lakewood Ranch hosts Designer Bag Bingo

The fundraising event at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing brings together 199 people to play Bingo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Asolo Conservatory actors rehearse their production of 'Twilight,' which will be presented via Zoom.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 24, 2020
'Twilight' shines in virtual reality

The pandemic closed the curtain at the Asolo Conservatory. Virtual reality turned on the lights. Thanks to Zoom, the show will still go on.

  • Arts + Culture
Bernadette Gottschalk, Shelly Van Dusen and Kimberlie Buchanan
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
East Meets West vendors and sponsors mingle

A vender and sponsor-only event was held at The Terrace at Surf Shack on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

BUSTED: This week in police reports : Thursday, April 30

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
David Conway One potential code revision would drop a requirement that forces some buildings to have a setback below the fourth story.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Studio ready to tweak downtown zoning code

Downtown regulations governing density and design could change under the forthcoming form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don't feed the early birds; charge them a fee.
  • By Dr. Lori |
  • July 14, 2011
The economics of antiques

Some important aspects of successful antiquing are to avoid financial missteps. Here are some tips to enhance your antiquing experience.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 1, 2016
Cops Corner 6.2.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2019
Opera in Sarasota is a pet project

OASIS hosts annual fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Executive director Isaac Azerad.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
"My Jewish Journey" furthers friendships

Members are taking a deep dive into life before Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alexis Cullen

Braden River High senior cross-country runner Alexis Cullen finished third in 21:37.62 to help lead the Lady Pirates to a third-place finish at the Bradenton Runner's Club Invitational Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

  • East County
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said minimal interruptions occurred during Monday's return to school. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2022
Sarasota County Schools touts smooth return for Monday's reopening

School officials weighing possibility of presenting calendar changes to School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Haycock has served on the Longboat Key Town Commission since 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 10, 2020
Longboat Key elections 2021: Five questions with Mike Haycock

Mike Haycock is running for reelection to retain his At-Large commissioner seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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