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  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 18, 2009
Photo of the day: Blues clues

Can you tell us where on Longboat Key this photo of the day was taken? Leave your guesses under reader comments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 16, 2021
All Star Children's Foundation celebrates grand opening

The campus for foster children has been years in the making.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beachgoers head to the shore in Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 2, 2022
Sarasota County approves higher tourist tax

After a record year in 2021, county qualified as a state-certified High Impact Tourism County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leah Kessler, from Covered Bridge in Ellenton, is a student in the Advanced Manufacturing course. She holds her "catch" — a fish she cut out of metal using a plasma cutter.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 7, 2019
MTC course sets the bar to hirer

In six short months, students in the advanced manufacturing course at Manatee Technical College find their lives transformed and a world of opportunities before them.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 2, 2016
Hotel Indigo changes ownership

Innisfree Hotels acquires Hotel Indigo located in the Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Regent Place was built in Built in 1995.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 6, 2020
Regent Place condo sells for $2.6 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Nob. 24-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 10, 2015
A deal with the devils

After 9/11, Americans united in pursuit of justice. They still want it. The Iran nuclear deal and Senate minority defy the people’s wishes and ignore the obvious truth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Orchestra's first performance in the park will be Nov. 21 at G.T. Bray park in Bradenton.
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • November 5, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra plays into power of the parks

When it comes to expanding its reach, what could be better than playing in wide, open spaces free for all?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 14, 2016
Inspirational performance by Girl Scouts hits home for Lakewood Ranch seniors

About 40 Girl Scouts appeared at an Elderly home, offering them a sweet Christmas gift.

  • East County
  • News
Julie McClure, president of Manatee County Orchid Society, discusses the selection of plants she has brought to the event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 19, 2023
Friendships bloom at garden club orchid presentation in Lakewood Ranch

The Gardeners Out East event offered a chance for members and nonmembers to learn about orchid care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Riverview High will rock you!

Have a love for Freddie Mercury?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 14, 2013
"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

"Artisticus Pop" -- Meet Pauly Salvatori

  • Arts + Culture
Previously, administrative approval for development has been restricted to the downtown core. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 12, 2022
InStride Therapy puts on Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser

The fundraiser was held March 12.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Chase Sharp

The Lakewood Ranch linebacker talks his best piece of advice and his love of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
An alligator rests at the edge of a pond in Heritage Harbour, where two residents started a Nextdoor group to advocate against the removal of alligators from ponds in East County communities. Courtesy photo.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 5, 2021
East County residents wrestle with alligator issues

Alligator removal sparks fierce debate in East County

  • East County
  • News
Don Bickel, Doreen Clyne, Beth Turconi and Angela Long were named to the 2021 Team USA dragon boat rosters. Fellow NBP Dragons paddler Mandy Kendall Boyers was also named to Team USA.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Paddlers named to Team USA feel honored despite event cancellation

The paddlers are also excited for the Club Crew Championships in October.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crews assembled St. Armands Circle's new 60-foot tree this week. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2022
St. Armands annual Holiday Night of Lights event canceled

St. Armands Circle Association cancels the 44th annual Holiday Night of Lights event, citing restrictions caused by the one-time Holiday Spectacular event in Circle park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hamish Linklater in "Midnight Mass." Photo via Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Midnight Mass" and "Malignant" usher in October

The 2021 spooky season starts on two different notes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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