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Birds of Paradise Executive Director Debbie Huckaby holds Harvey, a ruby macaw found seven years ago in someone's backyard in St. Petersburg. "He whispered his name to. Me he said, 'Hello Harvey,'" Huckaby said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 25, 2019
Manatee County's Birds of Paradise rescue seeks new home

Manatee County parrot rescue seeks new home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2009
Club presents counter conditions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort rejects four of the 40 condition that town staff presented to the Planning and Zoning Board Friday, Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 6, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney; Coach inducted into Hall of Fame; Weekend Recap

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota scored six runs in the bottom of the first inning en route to a 9-3 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals May 5. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Return to championship

The Sarasota High baseball team played in the Final Four May 20 for the first time since 2007 when the Sailors won their eighth state title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents and visitors aboard the temporary ferry that transported people during repairs to the New Pass bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 29, 2015
This week in history 10.29.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Softball fields throughout north county will be replaced or reimagined to create better complexes.  File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 28, 2021
County leaders envision $117 million in recreation facility upgrades

Four north county athletic facilities will see major improvements at an estimated cost of $117 million over the next three to seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Eye Associates technician Karrie Smiley and employee Nancy Ford welcome guests.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Eye Associates holds grand opening in Bradenton

The practice has expanded services at its east Bradenton office.

  • Health
Assistant Fire Chief John Curran filled out the application with Sarasota County EMS Grants.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2021
Grant provides Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department new carbon monoxide detectors

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department began using the devices in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Devereaux, Lennar's vice president of sales for Southwest Florida, and Sen. Bill Galvano said Lakewood Ranch has become the premier residential housing hub in the Tampa area.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Jef Sebens and Barbara Bates-Smith perform their play "Go,Granny D!" for the Democratic Club of Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 19, 2016
Democratic Club relives story of 'Granny D'

Actress and musician duo Jeff Sebens and Barbara Bates Smith reenact the historical walk for campaign finance reform by Doris 'Granny D' Haddock.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nick Guy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota School Board, District 1: Nick Guy

Questions and answers with Nick Guy

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Hagen Brody said he would continue to work to refine the time limits in place for commission meetings, but he stood by the change as a positive one.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
City commissioner questions new time limits

Mayor Hagen Brody said he's working to add structure to commission meetings, but at least one board member is unhappy with the new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"When the experts aren't available, you're the expert," says Steve Patmagrian.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 8, 2014
Steve Patmagrian: Making the Scenes

Talk about the guy behind the scenes - Steve Patmagrian creates the scenes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2021
Style: Gray & Yellow

The Pantone colors of 2021 are a surprising change-up, like most things this past year. See what Lakewood Ranch-area shops carry items to help you coordinate with the new year.

  • LWR Life
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 23, 2022
At $3.9 million, Hornblower Lane home is Longboat's top seller

A 3,839-square foot residence in Country Club Shores tops all others for the week of March 7-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2018
Voters approve charter changes, firehouse fix-ups

Manatee voters reject charter revisions, but not by enough to overcome Sarasota County votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul, Mark and Rob Caragiulo, owners of Owen's Fish Camp, look forward to the new opportunities a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch will bring for them and the community.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 19, 2020
Lakewood Ranch lands big Fish Camp

Lakewood Ranch's new Owen's Fish Camp to recapture atmosphere of Sarasota location

  • East County
  • News
  • By NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties Staff |
  • October 26, 2020
Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness

  • Health
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Giacamo’s Bar and Lounge co-owner Ryan Lugo says a part of his new bar is bringing back a piece of history from the former Tiny’s of Longboat and making new memories.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Giacomo's Bar and Lounge kicks off Sunday

The long-awaited Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge in Whitney Beach Plaza is counting down toward a grand opening on Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcy Miller will assume the position of executive director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota May 1.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 30, 2019
Marcy Miller hired as new executive director of Artist Series Concerts

Miller, who is replacing retiring Managing Director John Fischer, will officially assume the position May 1.

  • Arts + Culture
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