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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Pedro Santana

The Observer spotlights Braden River third baseman Pedro Santana.

  • East County
  • Sports
Avoiding a ballot question saves the town between $10,000 and $20,000.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • December 8, 2022
Town identifies options for avoiding July meeting near holiday weekend

Commissioners unanimously passed a motion to schedule a June 30, 2023, special meeting to cover business scheduled for July 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Power and Light partnered with Denis V. Cooper Foundation to give Carlos Moreira and his family a surprise holiday light display.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Marine veteran receives a bright holiday surprise

FPL partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation to surprise Carlos Moreira and his family with an energy-efficient holiday light display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Code Enforcement Board dismissed a sailboat case Sept. 12, calling the boat an eyesore but not a code violation.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
Code Board dismisses boat buoyancy complaint

The town’s Code Enforcement Board decided a boat that’s ‘not pretty’ doesn’t fall within its code violation boundaries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 26, 2018
Setting up to Go Fourth is no easy task

Preparation for Independence Day activities can take weeks and months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Laughing Matters" writers Rebecca Hopkins, Jim Prosser, Sarah Durham, and Kevin Allen. (Courtesy Photo: FST)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 23, 2022
FST looks to find the universal laugh

The hard work of penning a musical sketch comedy show takes longer than you might imagine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Slade Smith and director Bianca LaVerne Jones in the rehearsal room for Eureka Day. (Courtesy photo: Sophia Marquart)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2022
A funny thing happened on the way to the safe space

Laughter is contagious in the Asolo Rep’s upcoming production of “Eureka Day.” Here’s a diagnosis of where the humor comes from.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Christopher Boyne

The family and friends of Christopher Boyne are sad to give news of his recent passing on January 29th, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
"For more advanced cases of wrinkles, we use a CO2 laser, which is like a deep laser treatment," Callahan said.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 20, 2019
Saving your skin from the summer sun

Summer has returned. What do you need to know about protecting yourself during the brightest season?

  • Health
Marilyn Coker said the baby grand piano being donated to the Myakka City Historic School House is made for a bigger space and has a huge sound.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Shannon Funeral Homes donates piano to Myakka City Historic School House

The Myakka restoration project nears completion with a Brambach baby grand piano on board.

  • East County
  • News
Cody Kawcak is a breakout candidate at tight end for Braden River High in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2023
The 10 high school senior football players to watch in East County

This group includes both returning stars and breakout candidates from Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Gary Wise captured this coquina shell reflecting the sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 4, 2021
The Legislature’s agenda

In their opening speeches to members of the Florida House and Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Senate President Wilton Simpson and Speaker Chris Sprowls spelled out what we can expect the Legislature to do.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota High girls soccer sophomore Zitlaly Salinas-Sanchez leads her district in scoring.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2022
Three cheers for these Sarasota-area high school winter sports athletes

With the holiday break upon us, here's a look at the players who have made a big impact on their teams thus far in the 2022-2023 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nikki Roenicke, the owner of barre3, Lindsay Wood, the owner of Blossom & Burn Co., and Kati Ramage, the owner of Abide Designs Interiors, are organizing the first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Small business market debuts on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Business owners coordinate first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rich Greenberg, president of the Association of Veterans and Military Supporters at Del Webb, salutes during the Star Spangled Banner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2023
Tribute to Heroes Parade draws thousands to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The annual event honors veterans but also provided plenty of entertainment for families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Everyone needs a little support now and then. In the Sarasota region, groups abound to help people deal with life-changing events that alter their reality.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Help is available

Support groups in our region

  • Health
Former Longboat Key Mayor Bob Drohlich has authored his first fiction book, "The Finding."
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Former Longboat mayor authors first fiction novel

Bob Drohlich recently published his first fiction novel, 'The Finding.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Shelton, Brandie Joy and Mannie Shelton lead the horses to the training track for conditioning.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Polo Club season begins Sunday in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
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