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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2022
East County weather page photo: May 12

Gordon Silver snapped this polka dot wasp moth on lantana in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mayor Kyle Battie and Dr. Josie Hamilton cut the ribbon at Burns Court Veterinary Care.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 22, 2023
New downtown vet clinic takes fear out of exams

Burns Court Veterinary Care, now open on Dolphin Street, follows Fear Free, a veterinary initiative to alleviate anxiety in pets during the clinic visit.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 18, 2021
Art and About: Sounds of the Season

Slowly but surely, the vaccine is being distributed. In the meantime, area arts and cultural organizations are finding ways to keep audiences virtually engaged. Here’s a quick peek at four inspired music programs.

  • LWR Life
Scientists found the longfin mako shark went as far north as New Jersey. It traveled 5,5000 miles in five months, averaging 36.5 miles per day.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 21, 2015
Rare shark tagged in Cuba discovered near Virginia

Mote scientists tagged a longfin mako shark Feb. 14 and tracked its movements until July 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Estranged but united, Rod Brogan and Almeria Campbell live out a parent's nightmare together but experience it differently.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2020
'American Son' reverberates with pent-up tensions

Parents' nightmare made worse by societal issues in Christopher Demos-Brown drama

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 11, 2022
Market on Longboat Key hosts last rendition

The market is likely to return next season, but for now, it's over.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for almost a decade.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 15, 2017
Longboat seeks delay in portion of Colony's Planning and Zoning discussion

Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application for redeveloping the former site of the Colony could not be heard at all.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 13, 2022
Out-of-Door Academy's Crazy Cooks Camp stirs up fun in Lakewood Ranch

ODA adds a twist to its summer camp as participants make pretzels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • February 20, 2020
Back at the Ranch: New Year, New You (Again)

Thrust into the new year already feeling the need for a refresh? Check out Back at the Ranch’s suggestions for some much-deserved self-care.

  • LWR Life
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 11, 2022
Sarasota County hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Local figures paid their respects on the 21st anniversary of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 21, 2019
Art and About: After Dark

Feel like staying up past your bedtime? The good news is you’re an adult, so you don’t have one! For those of you enjoy the dark, here’s a short list of clubs and pubs that awaken the nocturnal animal in us all.

  • LWR Life
Longboat Key's Fiscal Year 2022 budget starts on Oct. 1.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 13, 2021
Final budget vote set for Sept. 27

The Fiscal Year 2022 budget starts on Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jerry Bilik’s  ‘Independence’ sings  a song of freedom at Choral Artists’  Independence Day concert. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 26, 2019
Choral Artists' Fourth of July concert features work of a renaissance man

Jerry Bilik will make the local premiere of his patriotic piece 'Independence' at Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for June 23-29

Don't miss multiple theater production openings, or enjoy a benefit concert to help Ukrainian refugees.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Summer at the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory’s camps fuel a love of performing for kids from 5-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 7, 2009
7th Annual Mustang Golf! Camp ready to tee off

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its annual Mustang Golf! Camp for boys and girls ages 6-16 June 15-20 and 22-27 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dominic Catalano (left) and Brian McCarthy stand at the future site of The Pickleball Club, which will feature 12 indoor courts, two outdoor courts, two drill courts and other amenities. Photo by Scott Lockwood
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 8, 2021
The Pickleball Club set to break ground near Lakewood Ranch

The Pickleball Club will offer East County players an indoor option.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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