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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 19, 2019
Photos: DreamLarge launches first BLVD Bike Ride tour

The tour explored the Rosemary and Newtown districts on July 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2009
Hurricane seminar to provide flood of information

Hurricane season began June 1, and you know the drill: It's time for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Hurricane Preparedness Seminar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Validation hearing set for Gulf of Mexico Drive bonds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
Triathlon participants during last year's event. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 12, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key Triathlon

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A historic marker on Broadway commemorates the old town dock that was destroyed in a 1921 hurricane.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 30, 2013
Longboat Lore: Marker project made Key history

The installation of seven historic plaques throughout the island was a longtime goal of the Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County adopts new logo; Amendments to appear on November ballot; Lennar unveils model homes in Bridgewater community

  • East County
  • News
The Urbanite Theatre was among the first performing arts organizations to shut down.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 25, 2020
Performing arts in the dark for the unforeseeable future

Organizations concerned about prolonged intermission from normalcy

  • Arts + Culture
Patti Lopez said volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs is rewarding and fills a void in her life. She often volunteers in the nursery and kindergarten rooms.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2019
Good Works: Patti Lopez

Patti Lopez has only been volunteering there for eight months, but she has clocked in more than 135 hours of service. The annual average is around 145 hours.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 9, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was stolen. No, it wasn't.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The orchestra said the venue, depicted in this conceptual rendering, could complement the park and enhance the east side of downtown. Park users have pushed back against the proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 9, 2019
Orchestra continues pursuit of Payne Park site

As the city prepares to meet with orchestra officials, a group has formed to oppose the concept of building a new venue on public parkland.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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Co-Chairwomen Pat Golemme, Jean Weidner Goldstein and Hillary Steele
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 30, 2017
Sarasota Ballet hosts last major fundraiser of the season

On Pointe benefited Dance — The Next Generation on April 30 at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Black Tie
Activities offered to students and their families Dec. 18 at Party in the Park include face painting and crafts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Freedom Elementary hosts annual park party

Freedom Elementary faculty, students and their families, will converge from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18, at Freedom Elementary, for the annual Party in the Park event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Longboat Key: Your Calendar

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  • Neighbors
The Volks' backyard features a fire pit, pavilion, pool and pool house. The backyard has no irrigation and 90% of the plants are native to Florida
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 17, 2013
Home & Garden: DIY HOME

Sarasota's Indian Beach area is known for having many older-style homes that the owners keep well maintained and occasionally revamp to keep them up to code.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2015
County administrator boasts 2014 accomplishments

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker discussed a range of local government accomplishments in his Annual Report to County Commissioners Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Keith and Eileen Boehm with Alice and Rick DeMaria
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Black & White Starry Night

Black & White Starry Night

  • Black Tie
Tom and Twyla Fuchs, of Route 128 Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., and Daniel Weber, of Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Your Calendar: Bacchus on the Beach

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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