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This rendering shows the plans for the Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment in the context of the land surrounding 2170 Robinhood St. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2021
Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Younger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Phill Younger

Phill Younger seeks a final term because he believes there's more work to do on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 10, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club's golf courses have remained open throughout the coronavirus outbreak.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 20, 2020
Longboat Key Club golf courses provide normalcy for members

The Key Club's Harbourside and Links golf courses have remained open throughout the coronavirus outbreak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 8

Dennis Pacheco caught a yellow-crowned night heron feeding her chicks at Bay Tree Club on south Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Artistic Directors Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2019
Urbanite Theatre celebrates the seasons

The Black Party was held Feb. 9 at the Aloft Hotel courtyard.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 31

A calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from October through April. Wednesday, Oct. 1 was its first market day this fall.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 1, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market kicks off sixth season

The Wednesday market runs from October to March. The market, located on the Phillippi Estate grounds, gathers 30 to 45 vendors each week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota 15-Under Babe Ruth All-Stars
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments 09.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Juliana Mattes works on her roll as a Harlequin doll in The 12 Dolls of Christmas.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2019
Time to earn applause for Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch

Ovation School of Musical Theatre of Lakewood Ranch presents The 12 Dolls of Christmas at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rob Roy |
  • January 21, 2010
Observer updates

Observer updates

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Courtesy photo. The irregular marks surrounding the crawl indicate the chair stuck to the animal.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 16, 2020
Turtle Watch volunteers find evidence of a tangled turtle

A turtle seeking a nesting place was caught in a beach lounge chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The exterior of the home at 5762 Carriage Drive is pristine—even the lawn has been kept up. Inside, however, fell into ruin.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 22, 2015
Nightmare on Carriage Drive

A Mote Ranch house is undergoing an extreme home makeover.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch Oct. 17.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2020
"Legend of Sleepy Hollow" returns to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Players Centre for Performing Arts presents "Sleepy Hollow" with changes to ensure safety of crowd and actors at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Linden
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 22, 2018
Tara CDD Seat 3: Barbara Linden

Newcomer wants to promote community.

  • East County
  • News
Mesa Serbin, a student at Booker High School in the Visual Performing Arts program, auctioned off her painting.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 9, 2019
Booker High School fundraiser showcases student talent

Actor Charlie Barnett, of Russian Doll and Chicago Fire, also attended the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler Dyson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Key resident Bob Gault urges residents to get involved and tell the town they request urgency with code and Comprehensive Plan changes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 30, 2012
Stalled redevelopment frustrates Key resident

A Longboat Key resident is upset the town can't review or approve redevelopment applications because of a Sarasota judge's ruling last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stacy McKee, development director of HOPE Family Services, accepts backpacks for the children at the shelter and a donation check from the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
East County clubs serve the community

Supply drives held by Cascades, Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
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