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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 3, 2017
Safari Sarasota gives guests a taste of the savanna

Guests of Safari Sarasota's interactive cooking dinner got a chance to cook like a pro Nov. 2 at Michaels On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 2, 2013
State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education approved a Manatee County School District plan to meet the state-required 3% fund balance by June 20, 2014 - a decision that prevents state takeover.

  • East County
  • News
Division 1 champions Caitlin McCormick and Angie Eason
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 9, 2023
Observer Challenge volleys between competition and fun

The 22nd annual Observer Challenge was held at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Students work with a reading recovery teacher in first grade to start reading on grade-level. Photo courtesy Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 20, 2017
Reading recovery program changes students's lives

One-on-one, short-term intervention helps students read better, younger — and remain strong readers as they grow.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Hunter McGrath, 6, Makayla Thompson, 6, Erin Noe, 7, Jayden French, 5, at last year's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota city commissioners also approved a trespass code revision at City Hall Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2012
City commission approves downtown projects

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a list of downtown projects Monday that include a Main Street streetscape projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2015
Community Fund celebrates new donors

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund added the names of four new funds to its marker on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Ashley "Skye" Ekes (14) finished off the Rams with a kill.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Cardiac cats

Cougars prove their mettle in an epic comeback against Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
6-year-old George Barnet, Mark Salander, Kiersten Barnet, 2-year-old Elin Barnet, Minda Salander, and Alex Barnet
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2023
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt entertains kids, brings families together

The hunt, previously held on Turtle Beach, moved to Siesta Key Chapel this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Panther Ridge's Jody Nolan took up stained glass art because she wanted to find a hobby that would take her outside her comfort zone.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2021
Panther Ridge artists host art studio tour in eastern Manatee County

Artists try to build support to start a Panther Ridge Arts and Crafts Association in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cheyenne Stubbs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Sarasota High junior talks her start in basketball and her desire to visit Paris.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents have reported issues with downtown construction on Palm Avenue and elsewhere.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Residents press for action on construction issues

City officials say their options are limited for addressing safety problems associated with downtown construction sites.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Briana Harris Francois (right) and John Woods stand together at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Association's annual Fall Frolic. Harris Francois is succeeding Woods, the only director of tennis in club history.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 20, 2019
Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

  • Longboat Key
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Columnist Ryan Kohn jogs in place while singing holiday songs. No, he doesn't know why he agreed to this, either. Photo by Brynn Mechem.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2019
How to exercise during the holidays

Our columnist shares gift-wrapped "tips" on how to sneak in December workouts.

  • Health
Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility of banning gas-powered leaf blowers.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key considers banning gas leaf blowers

An ordinance is not drafted yet, but Longboat Key staff is looking into the possibility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sherry Dominick was elected to the Town Commission in 2020. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat's Dominick not seeking reelection

Dominick served one term in the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission

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  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sarasota Open continues to grow; Longboat Key Club and Resort focuses on health; Chase Bank on St. Armands Circle now open; Longboat Key Club ranks among top tennis resorts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beginning Wednesday, up to crossing guards will work at St. Armands Circle intersections as part of a state trial program.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
FDOT tests St. Armands Circle crossing guards

On Wednesday, the state agency began stationing a series of “pedestrian traffic managers” at crosswalks along the Circle in a quest to address congestion issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Klanot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Klanot

Riverview High's junior baseball pitcher has a 1.91 season ERA.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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