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See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2011
Observer seeks the dish on recipes

Does your chocolate-cake recipe truly take the cake? Or, maybe you have a saucy secret to the perfect spaghetti.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Behind the leadership of 12 seniors, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team captured its first district title in nine years and advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Sports Teams of 2012

Enjoy our picks for the top sports teams of 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
The fee reduction, approved the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners last week, is part of a rebound in the local economy, commissioners said.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 1, 2013
Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

  • East County
  • News
The Van Wezel is, once again, searching for a vendor to assume responsibility for catering services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
City restarts search for Van Wezel caterer

Although the city had awarded a contract to a catering company, complaints from another prospective vendor have forced the process to begin anew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan showed the audience two charts depicting federal debt and the budget.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Congressman Buchanan warns against rising debt

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan kicked off a Longboat Key Town Hall meeting by warning against the 'Tidal Wave of Debt.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 8, 2021
Women on Wheels' charity ride in Lakewood Ranch benefits Selah Freedom

Village Idiots' president among cyclists who make the Women on Wheels ride in Lakewood Ranch for Selah Freedom a priority.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spanish Main Yacht Club property owners have single-family villas on the ground level of a low-lying elevation area of the Key and want to plan ahead for a redeveloped community. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2015
Spanish Main seeks rebuild options

The 212-unit community isn’t waiting for a storm to strike to determine how it would rebuild.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Broadway has opened a personal assistant business in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2019

Here are some Cops Corner items that made us look twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The spring tide event of September 2015, where water flooded the streets on a sunny day.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat to install new valves to mitigate north end tidal flooding

The Public Works department is investigating new valves and new stormwater drain locations as tidal flooding becomes more frequent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 25, 2012
PLATO launches new season in a new space

PLATO has found a home at the Ramada Waterfront in Sarasota, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, which will house the nonprofit professional theatre company's new season, scheduled through January, according to an announcement Tuesday.

  • Arts + Culture
The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2013
Falcons open new athletic center

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
This Preserve at Panther Ridge home at 22215 Panther Loop sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,541 square feet of living area. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2022
Panther Ridge home tops sales in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas at $2.3 million

Five homes in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas sell for more than $1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
SONY DSC
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 9, 2015
Uptown Grub: The emergence of the high-end happy hour

Uptown Grub: The emergence of the high-end happy hour

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
At 183 feet, Islands West is one of the tallest structures on Longboat Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat leaders set 80-foot height limit

Planning board members set a height limit on an otherwise flexible development process to keep the character of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Pillar of Hope stands in the lobby of CPC’s Child Advocacy Center. After a child’s initial services, the child and a staff member drop a blue marble down the pillar to join other marbles, symbolizing they are not alone.
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 10, 2019
Prevention — proof it's protecting our children

As the Child Protection Center reaches its 40th year, new data showing the child abuse rate in Florida is declining prove that its services are working and must continue.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tomás Herrera-Mishler, whose duties the past five years have included overseeing the San Diego Zoo, has been hired as SANCA's new president and CEO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2020
SANCA hires new CEO and president to oversee Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Tomás Herrera-Mishler is hired as SANCA's new CEO and president of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Last year’s Grand Marshal  and World War II veteran Lee Auslander, then 100, with Andy Hooker and Andy Sawyer.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Rotary Club to honor veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key will host its second annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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