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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
East County weather page photo: December 12

Gordon Silver captured this bunny exploring a front yard in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 3

Jeannie Sparks captured a pretty cardinal at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 3

Tom McGee captured an image of this family of black skimmers on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 1, 2010
Commission grants club request

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
County extends wiki deadline

The extension comes after requests from the public for more time to participate.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 27

Michele Jasen captured this bald eagle flying away from its nest on Lido Key.

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Adrian Guzman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Although a group of residents is trying to strengthen an argument to save the structure, the city this week approved a permit for the demolition of the GWIZ building.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 13, 2018
GWIZ preservation battle continues

As the city moves to demolish the former Selby Library building, preservation advocates are exhausting their options to save it.

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The Sarasota Orchestra will perform "A Hero's Life" on March 30, 31 and April 1.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra makes classical music user-friendly

Guided musical tours bring a contemporary context to a timeless art form.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 5: Anthony "Tony" Dunbar

Meet the candidate.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Krista Lohr

Meet the candidate

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 13, 2016
Larry Miller performs at Laugh Your Paws off Gala

The 24th-annual "Hot Dogs and Cool Cats" event raised funds for the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
"Title of Show" plays at the Players Centre for Performing Arts Oct. 7-17.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2021
Theater preview: The shows go on in 2021

Digital theater was a forced experiment for area theater companies last year. This year’s return to reality is a choice. But it’s just as experimental.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Abdel H. Elhoushy is the lead physician at Comprehensive Pain Solutions. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 19, 2022
Pain management physician seeks going beyond the symptoms

Comprehensive Pain Solutions at Center Point Medical Center grows with the new development.

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Former President Obama enjoys the outdoors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 23, 2017
APRIL FOOLS : Longboat's newest retired CEO: It's Obama!

Family decides on coastal spot after daughter picks New College.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 25, 2022
Candidate withdraws from Longboat election after deadline

Barring any changes, March's Town Commission election in 2023 would be the fifth consecutive uncontested one.

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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

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Sheriff Rick Wells.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
Hubbard
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Tommy Hubbard

Eleven-year-old Tommy Hubbard pitched five solid innings of a must-win game, propelling Braden River's 10- and 11-year-old All-Stars to a 4-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in Game 3 of the District 26 All-Star Baseball Tournament June 29. The Braden River Middle School sixth-grader also hit a double and scored a run. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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  • Sports
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 8, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday evening, the Town Commission considered adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

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  • News
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