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Lily Potter carefully rethreads the needle before sewing a hem on the plastic bag.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
Recycling becomes fashionable in Manatee County Library System

Library's fashion show displays teenagers' ingenuity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 21, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Vijay Iyer Trio

June LeBell reviews Vijay Iyer Trio from Ringling International Arts Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
locker-room
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • March 17, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

Let's Talk Locks: Post-gym survival kit

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 20, 2014
Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

Five reasons we're excited about Big Guava Music Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2013
Johnson's book shows 'Lure of Longboat Key'

Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key during the past 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laura Muth celebrates landing her first hole-in-one shot at the Women's Golf Association end-of-season party with Terry O'Hare, director of golf.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 2, 2025
Women's Golf Association celebrates end of season

The Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key closed out the season with a luau-themed luncheon and a few rounds on the green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 14, 2010
How deconditioned readers can make exercise gains

It was a pleasure to visit my former homes in Michigan and New York City last month and spend time with friends of long duration, some of whom I had not seen for many years. But alas, I found that a couple of them were just plain out of shape. Souls that formerly radiated energy had lost their vibrancy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch's Carrie Mueller is using a simple pattern to create masks for healthcare providers with Tidewell Hospice. She's coordinating with about 15 other sewers in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Mask motivation supports healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch area

East County residents are on a mission to make a difference during coronavirus outbreak.

  • East County
  • News
Lily Kren and Gil Brady star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Don't Dress for Dinner," which runs through Sept. 7.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 19, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Don't Dress for Dinner' serves up a frenetic farce

When the play's lying lovers start to lose, they double down with more prevarication.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Hudson Bayou residents say a home on Prospect Street, right, is too big for the property on which it sits and are concerned new homes are changing the dynamic of the historic neighborhood filled with older homes, left. Photos by Roger Drouin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Residents grapple with larger homes

Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anthony and Katherine Van Wezel Stone, grandchildren of the late Lewis Van Wezel.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 14, 2026
Van Wezel heirs join with SPAF to support new Performing Arts Center

Grandchildren of the late Lewis Van Wezel have joined the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in support of a new venue and a "unified cultural campus."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 15, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Art to Walk On

Eileen Hampshire showcases one-of-a-kind rugs at Art to Walk On.

  • Arts + Culture
Jenna DiLorenzo and David Curran
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 22, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

'We're newlyweds' ... just kidding!; Get-Buy-Give-Give; Parting is such sweet sorrow; Yet another man in a fancy jacket

  • Arts + Culture
Brook Bello received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest civilian award for community service, in December from the White House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 4, 2017
People with Purpose: Brook Bello

Founder of More Too Life Brook Bello channels her experience as a victim of trafficking into advocating for an end to this modern form of slavery.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 28, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Jim Soda is accepted as member of real estate network; and Lawrence Chatt graduates from Realtor Leadership Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Insanity: St. Armands floods
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 4, 2024
Insanity: St. Armands floods

Given St. Armands Circle's economic importance, it makes sense to explore preventing annual flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
aureen Curtin and Alan Stone played their cards right Feb. 8, at the “Go for the Cure” casino night fundraiser held at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of February 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Twelve-year-olds Calvin Drake and Jacob Jordan race toward the ball during a shooting drill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Soccer Camp

More than 40 children, ranging in age from 5 to 14, put their best foot forward during Lakewood Ranch High's annual Summer Soccer Camp June 16 through June 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carlos E. Haile Middle School students and teachers can opt out of wearing masks in the classroom.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch-area parents uncertain of how the school year will progress

With COVID-19 spike in the School District of Manatee, parents clash on proper direction.

  • East County
  • Schools
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