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The South Gate Community Center was designed in 1956 by architect Victor Lundy. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 29, 2021
South Gate Community Center will stay in residents' control

Voters say Sarasota County's offer was too low for the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music on Main will feature The Hydramatic on Oct. 5. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 27, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week 11
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2022
High school football roundup: Week 11

The arrival of November brought a rough week for East County teams, but a strong week for Sarasota teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 28, 2013
May 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Mar Vista application to go back to planning board; Street teams program marks one year; 2013 FCAT scores released; PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce Pearl's AUTLIVE program raises awareness for for cancer prevention and detection. Photo courtesy Shanna Lockwood/Auburn Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 5, 2021
Gala's guest offers pearl of wisdom

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Tyler Russin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyler Russin

The Riverview High outfielder talks yachts and hitting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mary Pat Radford, Paul and Jenni Hudson attended the 2009 UnGala Gala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 11, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala returns this October

The Ringling's UnGala: The Evolution is coming to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art courtyard Oct. 19.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2013
Tower to top off Publix sculpture

The 150-foot 'Flower Fiesta' cell tower promises to improve cellular service for the southern half of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in "La La Land." Photo source: DVD.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2019
Binge Blog: I guess I'll see you in the movies

"La La Land," a color-awash ode to those who dream, and "Los Espookys," an absurd bilingual comedy series, are this week’s picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said the Sheriff's Office is working to address the community's needs, and understands people are frustrated with traffic, in particular.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 23, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office looks to hire 10 deputies

Sheriff's Office will need time to train 10 new deputies financed by budget increase.

  • East County
  • News
Site work is underway at the site of the new Sarasota County Administrative Center in Fruitville Farms. In the background is Celery Fields, a county park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
County approves millions for new administration center

The Sarasota County Commission has funded construction of its new administration center with $28 million in bonds and a $75.1 million budget amendment. The building is expected to be completed in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
You can have your Cuppicake and eat it

You haven't tasted a cupcake until you've sunk your choppers deep into Kim Harder's "Cuppicakes."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers have installed equipment pads and conduit on Sloop Drive in the southern end of Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2020
Utility work heads off GMD and into neighborhoods

Underground project enters a new phase as workers begin installing underground conduit on side streets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 30

Vince Cavell captured the sun just setting on the horizon at Whitney Beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 30

Gordon Silver captured this bumblebee collecting nectar in Del Webb in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Water fills the front lawn of a Myakka City residence on Singletary Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2022
Myakka area sees county’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian

Residents of Myakka City hope to pull together after devastation from flooding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gregory Farino, MD |
  • May 24, 2018
Getting the Upper Hand with Arthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 46 million Americans live with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms that can limit everyday activities such as dressing, bathing, and cooking.

  • Health
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Today, Jack Warren spends his time painting celebrities. Warren's work can be purchased at the Siesta Key Hardware store.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 27, 2012
Illustrations of the past

A white-haired Jack Warren sits comfortably on the patio in front of his studio at his Siesta Key home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale stands with members of his All-Courageous team and the gala's 2023 honorees.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2023
2023 Dick Vitale Gala another special evening

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, breaking its own record.

  • East County
  • Sports
McNeal Elementary School's Suha Batool is on a quest to improve her robotic skills.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Your Town: Building blocks of success

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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