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The Sarasota County Administration building will be one of several closed facilities
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 28, 2019
Sarasota County announces Independence Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cucci family came out in full force to honor their beloved relative, Laura Cucci, who died of breast cancer more than a decade ago.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Teed Off Golf Tourney

East County residents teed off against breast cancer Aug. 31, at the Legacy Golf Course, for a charity golf tournament benefiting Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • East County
  • News
David Houle, futurist, and Heather Kasten, Chamber CEO and President
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 21, 2020
Chamber of Commerce looks to future at annual breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 10, 2018
Longboat Key democrats gather for final season meeting

On April 10, about 100 members and guests gathered to hear from upcoming candidates and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Bullock pursues alternative funds for undergrounding; Final tally for red tide fish kills released; Voter registration deadline approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: This dog has his own set of wheels

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A car sits in the middle of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard while waiting to complete its southbound turn, which began on Balmoral Woods Boulevard. Country Club residents said they fear an accident could happen because of this technique.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • May 26, 2021
Lakewood Ranch traffic signal plans come to light

Traffic lights coming to two Country Club entrances on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
(Sarasota Police Photo) Firefighters work to extinguish the flames of a recyclable-collection truck in the Fire Points area of downtown this morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2019
Authorities reopen streets downtown after morning truck fire

Fire involves recyclable-collection truck.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Growing healthy kids

The Farm to School initiative brings nutritious, fresh food from local farms to schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stuart Ullman thinks adding more to the Cooper Creek area is "irresponsible" and will only add to traffic, pollution and other problems.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 17, 2018
Cooper Creek plan raises concerns

Nearby residents question whether growth will compromise quality of life.

  • East County
  • News
Kirby Bywaters, Liza Kane-Hartnett, Stanley Kane, Betsy Kane-Hartnett, Meghan Kane-Hartnett and John Kane-Hartnett all celebrated at Betsy's home. Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 23, 2020
A life well lived: Stanley Kane turns 100

The arts benefactor recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 29, 2018
A service-filled spring break with the Boys and Girls Club

Instead of taking the week off, local students volunteered in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacob Jones, 12, from Greenbrook, watches as his player parachutes down to begin his second game.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 18, 2018
A Fortnite out in Lakewood Ranch

Video game craze comes to Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Sept. 25 he intends to run for the District 1 Longboat Key commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Concession's Ian Howard plays pickleball daily despite 24 surgeries that have set him back physically over the years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for this Lakewood Ranch man

Multiple surgeries don't cut out his joy of life for Lakewood Ranch's Ian Howard

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event

To raise funds for its new Haven Industries Vocational Center, Community Haven hosted a multi-cultural event.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Dance teams show off skills

Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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