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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2021
Sarasota County dispatchers tour Longboat Key

The purpose of the tour was to help Sarasota County dispatchers learn the unique parts of Longboat Key for when someone calls 911.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: River Rays

Patrick Stalionis took this sunset photo off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Work began in early June on the Ringling Trail project, which will convert one lane of traffic in each direction between Lime and Pineapple avenues into a protected bicycle lane. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2022
Ringling Boulevard makeover's first segment nearly complete

With the first phase of work on the Ringling Trail from Lime to Pineapple avenues nearing completion, work is set to soon begin west of Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 12, 2021
Temple Beth Israel men's club hosts dinner in Sarasota

Men and women of the temple got together for dinner on a rainy evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Buchanan said this one of the more intense bloom he's experienced in his 40 years of living on and off the water.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 13, 2018
Vern Buchanan visits Mote, discusses red tide; governor declares emergency

The congressman said more needs to be done to mitigate the effects of Karenia brevis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zac Graham.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Zac Graham

The Braden River senior talks developing power and his baseball motivation.

  • East County
  • Sports
The RaceTrac gas station planned for SR 64 and Lena Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
County works toward 'complete streets' plan

Manatee County is developing plans that will allow it to provide more transit options on future and retrofitted roadways.

  • East County
  • News
Joseph Formoso takes a break at Harry's Corner Store, his turnaround point, during a bike ride from Anna Maria Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
The Faces of Summer

We took to the streets to take a closer look at the people and places of Longboat Key during the off-season. What we found was that the Key is still in season for a variety of people who live, work, visit and shop in the area during the summer. Although the weather is hot and humid, the visitors and residents we found out and about over the weekend are the pulse that brings the town to life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katilin Johnstone reads to children during an after school program at Alta Vista Elementary School. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota teacher turns clothing sales into books for children

Kaitlin Johnstone, a former Alta Vista Elementary teacher, launched Kind Cotton to help promote child literacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Eric Kaplan, co-trustee of the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Already, residents of downtown complexes including The Mark have reached out to city officials to share their concerns that the proposed sound ordinance revisions are not stringent enough.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Noise regulations up for review

Although it’s a divisive topic, city leaders hope rewriting the sound rules will lead to greater clarity for officials, residents and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 22, 2011
'Grandma' pumps iron for circus show (WITH VIDEO)

A little old lady, wearing a baggy, red dress and white bloomers pulled over bulky, yellow socks, shuffles up the sidewalk with a tacky, fringed pocketbook slung over her shoulder. Her plans for the day don't involve typical little-old-lady activities such as getting a permanent or mailing handwritten cards to her nieces and nephews - she's headed to Gold's Gym for an intense workout.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sarasota Brides and Formalwear

Sarasota Brides and Formalwear carries 350 gowns. Thousands more may be special-ordered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Every part of the campus aims to heal children.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2019
All Star Children's Foundation aims to revolutionize child mental healthcare

Kiwanis Lawn Party benefits local foundation behind a state-of-the-art campus for foster children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 5, 2017
Goldfarb gets off her yoga mat after 30 years

Executive director continues as leader of Longboat Key Education Center but will no longer teach yoga classes.

  • Health
Sophie and Lucy won the most patriotic prize in 2019.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2021
Longboat Chamber seeks permission to resume Freedom Fest

Annual Independence Day parade and festivities were canceled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, created candy canes of varying designs, including traditional canes, hearts and even people's names.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweets and Stripes

Peter Vrinios, of Create a Cane, showed off his candy-striping skills to Gillian's on St. Armands Circle. He demonstrated candy-cane making in its original form.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dynasty Dance Clubs started the Dynasty Stars program in 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
Dynasty Stars ballroom dance students shine on and off the floor

Dynasty Dance Clubs' special needs ballroom program is more than just dance lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
Paloma has become Hanna Hornung's best polo horse, along with being a best friend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 19, 2022
Fast company for Lakewood Ranch teen at the Sarasota Polo Club

Lakewood Ranch 13-year-old gallops into the spotlight against the best at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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