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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2022
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installs new officers

The new leaders were made official during a special mass and celebrated at a lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 19, 2018
Longboat Key repairing water-main break

A private contractor ruptured a pipe on Longboat Key under Bayou Sound at the intersection of Harbourside Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Parishioners Patty Smith and Maurice Dinneen on behalf of the Eluned & Edward Russell Charitable Foundation at the Community Foundation of Sarasota made a donation of $500,000 to kick start the campaign.Â
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 4, 2021
Siesta parish primed for rebuild

St. Michael the Archangel is holding a capital campaign to rebuild after severe water damage.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key is one of four Florida municipalities in two counties. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 17, 2021
State report, county commissioners lay out difficulties for Longboat's one-county idea

Shifting Longboat into one county has for years been talked about. Now a state report, and a pair of county commissioners, make clear the difficulties in doing so.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of Save Tom Bennett Park discuss why they oppose the water park's proposed location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2016
Water park proposal on hold

Opponents want idea squashed; county administrator asks for process to continue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's issue of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.2.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Brian Ferguson recently attended a screening of the new "Top Gun: Maverick" film with family in Sarasota.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 16, 2022
Sarasota's Brian Ferguson coordinates realism for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Ferguson, who grew up in Sarasota, was inspired to join the Navy by the first "Top Gun" film.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2021
Celebrating Christmas, tropical style

John Patti celebrates the holidays with an unexpected instrument in his Calyp-Soul Christmas show.

  • Arts + Culture
Noel Aguilar has been juggling waiting to perform again.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 2, 2021
Circus Arts Conservatory returns with Summer Circus Spectacular

The summer show will have performances almost every day through Aug. 14.

  • Arts + Culture
The ice rink at Holidays on the Green drew 20,000 people last year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2018
There's nothing rinky-dink about this holiday display at UTC

Benderson goes all out creating a Christmas mall masterpiece in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse says moving forward with a countywide trail system is a top priority. The only trails in the county not contained within a preserve are in Lakewood Ranch, such as those found at James L. Patton Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 4, 2020
Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

Get ready for Girl Scout cookies in East County

  • East County
  • News
New hours for the Balmoral Woods Boulevard entrance into The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will be 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Gate hours into Country Club at Lakewood Ranch will change

Country Club moves forward with safety plan to limit public access at Balmoral Woods entrance.

  • East County
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2013
SOS appoints new avian hospital administrator

Sarah Olivero is the new avian hospital administrator at Save Our Seabirds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Russell, 24, takes a bite of her gold medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Russell won the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34). (Courtesy photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christopher Hird teaches a ballet class during the intensive. Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
Sarasota Ballet intensive students get inside look into professional ballet

The Sarasota Ballet International Intensive 2018 will culminate in two performances July 27 and 28.

  • Arts + Culture
Christy Bauwin takes a look at some of the wares on sale at the festival.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 18, 2019
Native American Festival wows crowds with traditional dances

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, which takes place on Jan. 18, 19 and 20, highlights the traditional culture of Native Americans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • December 8, 2016
It’s time for the city to free the food trucks

Sarasota, North Port should follow the county’s lead and ease regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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