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Sandhill Cranes and other birds took on a larger than life form during the festival's parade.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work continued in April on a 50-acre parcel in Myakka City even after Manatee County code enforcement officers had received complaints about a possible lack of the proper permits. Courtesy photo
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 8, 2021
Possible code enforcement favoritism leads to six Manatee County employees being placed on leave

Manatee County inspector general's investigation leads to six county employees being placed on administrative leave.

  • East County
  • News
The city plans to dredge sand from Big Pass to renourish Lido Key next year, but the county is declining to consider a staging agreement to use a park property during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2019
City, county butt heads over Lido renourishment staging agreement

The county is reluctant to consider a deal without a provision focused on addressing potential issues, a clause the city deemed unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marlon Mack is this week's standout player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams race to second-place finish; Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC; Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss; Orioles Fall Instructional League wraps up

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friends Marsha and Douglass, both of Sarasota, came to the Sarasota taping of "Antiques Roadshow" with a clock and an Emmett Kelly doll.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 13, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' taping draws thousands to Sarasota’s Ca’ d’Zan

Treasures in hand, people from waited for answers — and possible antique stardom.

  • 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
Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 27, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Young Frankenstein'

Marty Fugate reviews Manatee Players' "Young Frankenstein."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
Ranch's Moonlight Movie canceled

The Moonlight Movie event scheduled for tonight has been canceled because of rain.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2012
Bulldogs gear up for spring season

The East Manatee Bulldogs will begin practicing for their spring flag football season Feb. 27 with games scheduled to begin March 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellie Dauphas brought her children, Ty and Daphne, to visit Santa.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 12, 2010
Hornback hosts Ranch Christmas bash

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness invited Santa for a pre-Christmas visit to Lakewood Ranch during its Christmas on the Ranch event Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Families enjoyed pony rides, arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and, of course, time with the Big Guy. Proceeds benefited Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Night Under the Stars

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed the 11th annual "Night Under the Stars" thanks to the school's science department. Attendees enjoyed a Star Lab Planetarium, visits from the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo, and more, while raising funds for various school organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Tinkerbell, one of the two baby alligators from Sarasota Jungle Gardens, visited the preschoolers at St. Boniface, Thursday, Jan. 12, inside the Parish Hall at St. Boniface.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface preschoolers have fun learning about reptiles

St. Boniface preschoolers got to meet a tortoise, a Burmese python, a skunk and a baby alligator thanks to a visit from Jeremiah Nichol of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Thursday, Jan. 12, inside the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2012
County offices closed today

Trash pick up will not be affected.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi and Sloane McAllister hunt for eggs.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2014
Team Tony seeks volunteers

Team Tony Cancer Foundation of Sarasota/Manatee counties is looking for cancer survivors to volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists oncology units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mozaic’s Thyme and star anise smoked duck breast with sour cherry bread pudding and crystalized ginger orange glaze.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Kick-off Party

To kick-off Visit Sarasota County's 9th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, guests attended the event's kick-off party for a culinary tasting Thursday, May 22, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
Cricket legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a fan of the Sarasota International Cricket Club.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2019
Top cricketer chirps about local program

Top cricketer Shivnarine Chanderpaul chirps about the local Sarasota International Cricket Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 2, 2014
Tourism season stretches into Labor Day

Summer sporting events and revved up marketing campaigns sparked a 77.5% occupancy rate in July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The planned indoor sports complex at Nathan Benderson Park will also serve as a boathouse for rowing activities.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2024
Benderson Park sports complex enters next phase of planning

The indoor facility and boathouse will feature dozens of sport courts to attract a variety of athletic tournaments.

  • East County
  • News
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