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Infinity. Courtesy renderings
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 3, 2015
Key condo projects boom

Three new projects are off to a constructive start on Longboat and Lido keys. Here's the latest on Aria, Infinity and The Park Residences condominiums.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Tourism agencies teamed up for Allegiant plane design

Sarasota and Bradenton tourism bureaus are behind the branding that promotes the area on an Allegiant Air Airbus A320 that will be based at SRQ airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Craig and Miriam Boots of the Country Club have been dealing with the effects of Craig's parkinsonism disorder since April 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents say support key when facing parkinsonism disorder

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch couple turns to Neuro Challenge and neighbors for help during parkinsonism struggles.

  • East County
  • News
The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet's new rehearsal studio space will be named the Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer Sarasota Ballet Studios
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Ballet receives gift for new rehearsal studio space

Given by local philanthropist Ernie Kretzmer in honor of his late wife Alisa, the gift kickstarts the ballet's $2.5 million fundraising campaign

  • Arts + Culture
Nancy and Jack Rozance plant two trees in New Zealand.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Planting protection

Jack and Nancy Rozance took time out of their vacation to help an endangered species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
OUR VIEW: Higher priorities for deputies

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube is doing what all other levels of government are doing - except the irresponsible feds - and that is cutting spending and reprioritizing.

  • East County
  • Opinion
A waterslide off the top floor of the new Mote Marine aquarium should raise millions for the aquarium and the park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Down a slippery slope at Benderson Park

Water slide about to become a main attraction at new Mote Marine aquarium.

  • April Fools
Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder visits Boys & Girls Club

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Lastings Milledge, a 2003 Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, visited with members of the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 11, 2014
Visit Sarasota County center relocating downtown

President Virginia Haley announced at the Sarasota County Commission meeting Wednesday that the visitor's center would be moving.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Scott Ehrenpreis, Eldred Brown and Jennifer Kwiatkowski will perform in “The Long Reunion” at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo courtesy Dan Austin
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 23, 2018
'The Long Reunion' sinks its teeth into climate change with Manatee Players

Jack Gilhooley’s darkly comic play “The Long Reunion” confronts climate change in a world premiere at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Stings from stingrays are considered a defense mechanism.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 28, 2025
Stingray injuries on Longboat Key rise in October

Of the stingray wounds warranting Longboat Key Fire Rescue response this year, two-thirds happened in one month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eagle Trace will open Dec. 7.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 27, 2013
Builders prepare for new community's big reveal

Neal Communities targets family buyers in its next phase of homes at Eagle Trace, with amenities and larger floor plans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
Our View: The city's days of reckoning

Page 1 headline: City budget - $6 million deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
SWAT officers arrest the suspect of an armed sexual battery before 8:30 a.m. Monday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2014
UPDATE: Two arrested after SWAT investigation

Sarasota Police arrest two men in connection with the sexual battery that led to road closures Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carly the pug participated in the Lucky Dog Parade in 2015. The event will be held at 12:30 p.m. this year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2016
WEEKEND BEST BET: Irish Celtic Festival

The festival will celebrate its fifth year with new entertainment and an Irish Relay Race.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 6, 2012
Siesta condo sales stronger in 2012

Transactions on the island are up 10% this year compared with 2011, and distressed sales show improvement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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