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Kaytlyn Fleming, who is 7, makes the most of her time in the YMCA pool. Fleming says swimming is her favorite activity at camp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2023
Swimming, reading just two activities offered at the YMCA summer camp

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA provides plenty of activities to keep children entertained during the summer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High senior Corin Mohammadbhoy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Corin Mohammadbhoy

The Braden River High junior is tied for 11th in Class 3A in the high jump (4 feet, 11.75 inches) as of March 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Florida Design Works |
  • July 5, 2021
Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

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Event Co-Chairs-Grace Riker, Kitty Cranor and Kathy Coffey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2023
Founders Garden Club welcomes Ingrid Carozzi for Flower Talk

The Nov. 9 luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club raised money for the club's community projects.

  • Black Tie
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 27, 2018
Just Married: The Cappiellos

This couple's journey took them from Ed's Tavern to the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Construction of the new Longboat Key CVS store began in April.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2012
ZBA denies request for second CVS sign

The board voted against a variance that would have allowed the drug store a second wall sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeanne Guertin-Potoff with "Milford."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
Longboat Key artist wins Art Center Sarasota show

Jeanne Guertin-Potoff won first for her mixed media piece "Milford."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Miss Marina Elaine is using alluring audiences with her imagination and her showmanship. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 2, 2022
Hard Heart Burlesque whets audience appetite

It's one thing to get on stage and give an audience everything within you. It's quite another to do that while disrobing.

  • Arts + Culture
The property proposed includes eight units and 38 parking spaces. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2022
Longboat approves initial requests to build on long-empty land

The condo project is proposed for land that was once owned by Mote Scientific Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Whitehouses have been volunteering at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market for a collective 17 years. Fred, who is the market manager, has been there for 11 years and Grace, who runs the welcome tent, has volunteered there for six.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2019
Sarasota couple awarded Florida voluntary service award

The Whitehouses have volunteered at the Phillippi Farmhouse market for a collective 17 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Discuss "Surviving in a Ruthless World: Bob Dylan's Voyage to Infidels" with Terry Gans on Oct. 22 at Bookstore1. (courtesy photo)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2022
Former Longboat mayor dives deep into Dylan's iconic album

Terry Gans will be appearing at a local author book fair on Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This concept image shows the vision for a bayfront park centered around a new performing arts venue. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2020
City to consider The Bay tax-funding agreement

The city and county could soon adopt a funding deal allocating as much as $200 million toward capital improvements for the bayfront park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hayden Buckley earned his PGA Tour card in part because of his win at the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Buckley said he still watches video of the winning putt each time he gets on a plane.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2022
Hayden Buckley reflects on journey from Suncoast Classic win in Lakewood Ranch to PGA Tour

Hayden Buckley was a late qualifier for the 2021 LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch, but his win propelled him to the PGA Tour.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lunch, anyone?
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Roundabout restaurant coming to Sarasota's bayfront

First-of-its-kind project designed to help traffic feature pay for itself.

  • April Fools
The walk proceeds alongside Cattlemen Road.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2023
Campaign gets moving at Walk to End Summer Hunger

The walk kicked off the Campaign Against Summer Hunger, which addresses hunger among schoolchildren during the summer months and this year includes a $900,000 matching challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Marshall
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2021
Another man's treasure

All Angels used art sale was a success in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kurt Turner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 22, 2023
Six authors and a food truck take over Longboat Library

The Longboat Library held an author's showcase on March 19 and invited the Maine Line lobster truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
UnidosNow students Flor Zamora, Axel Soto, Alec Lemus, Andres Monroy and Jonathan Bruzun
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 28, 2018
Sharing our journeys with UnidosNow

UnidosNow students shared their stories of hardship and triumph in a play they produced and performed at FST on May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ronto |
  • November 8, 2023
Ronto Reports Brisk Sales at The Owen Since Board Approval

The building’s amenities and common areas are being designed by Riley Interior Design Principal Carrie L. Riley, ASID.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Shirley Venkataraman advises Seri Jane Kim.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 29, 2021
Prayer shawl ministry knits a community together

A ministry at Christ Church of Longboat Key brings people together for knitting and socialization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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