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  • In Memoriam |
  • February 17, 2021
William Robert Hasenfus

William Robert Hasenfus, 72, of Longboat Key, passed away February 11, 2021, after a heroic battle against Pancreatic Cancer, diagnosed on December 23, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jenifer C. Back DMD |
  • December 3, 2019
The Truth about Amalgam (Mercury) Fillings

The Truth about Amalgam (Mercury) Fillings

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four commission candidates expressed opinions on updated codes, a town center concept and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Faucets can waste water, but the home toilet is the top residential water user.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 25, 2020
Longboat hosts free classes on sustainability

The workshop, which focuses on practical tips to save energy and improve local water quality, will be offered twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County health officials have advised the public to avoid swimming at Bird Key Park to elevated bacteria levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
County issues a no swim-advisory for Bird Key Park

County health officials detected elevated levels of enteric bacteria Thursday in the waters near Bird Key Park, a designated dog park, which is west of the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property features more than 3,964 square feet of living space. (Courtesy image).
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • November 3, 2017
Lido penthouse sells for $4.45 million

It's the highest priced sale at The Beach Residences in more than 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 11, 2015
Chamber gets in the holiday spirit

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for a holiday Business After Hours Dec. 10, at Harry’s Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2016
Longboat Key Club Women's Golf Association putts toward season

The association held its opening luncheon on Nov. 8 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 19, 2010
Investigation focuses on audit

As they ready their appeal, the groups suing the county over its baseball negotiations believe an internal audit did not go far enough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River's Joana Kancheva heads for the wall in the girls 200-yard medley relay.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
County champs

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch focus on state championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Junior Pablo Vargas scored a hat trick in the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team’s 7-0 road win over Sarasota on Nov. 10. File photos.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.16.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 6, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Mind if we play through?

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Great Egrets are named after their wispy breeding plumes, called aigrettes, for which they were nearly hunted to extinction in the 1880s. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • September 28, 2020
Bird of the week: Great egret

Activism for their protection led to formation of the Audubon Society and federal wildlife laws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katherine Harris and Richard Ware. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 12, 2018
Katherine Harris hosts Downton Abbey Christmas at her home

530 Burns Court thanks its friends and clients, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida wins the holiday parade float contest and more on the philanthropy scene.

  • Black Tie
Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Meklit Hadero. Photo by Rus Anson.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

RIAF drama, cool encores, mistaken identities; Sarasota Ballet gets its pink on; Former dancer sells massive canvas

  • Arts + Culture
Athletes make their way off the Ringling Bridge nearly an hour into the 2018 running of the Sarasota Music Half-Marathon and Rockin' 10K.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2019
Half-marathon course prompts road-closure plans on Sunday

Ringling Bridge, St. Armands Circle, bayfront area among those affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art Venti's "Human Briar" hand-drawn piece won first place.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 12, 2020
Art Center Sarasota unveils Big Show exhibit

The national exhibition debuts July 16.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers released 30,000 clams into Sarasota Bay on June 16, bringing the release total to 125,000.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 27, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch shells out clam restoration effort

By the end of the summer, the Sarasota Bay Watch will have released about 210,000 southern hardshell clams into Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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