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Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Shore in Longbeach Village has posted signs announcing the beginning of staff training. The parking lot still requires work as do other finishing details. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
The Shore restaurant trains staff, inches toward opening

The establishment gained a temporary certificate of occupancy to conduct personnel activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Suncoast Science Center employees are looking for volunteers to help make masks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 27, 2020
Suncoast Science Center requests PPE needs, volunteers

The center hopes to make shields and masks to provide to non-primary healthcare facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Revenant"

Brutal and beautiful, 'The Revenant' is a story of survival.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 11, 2019
2020 RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series lineup announced

Annie Leibovitz, John Kelly and Wendy Sherman are a few names on the list who will speak at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 20, 2018
A tradition rooted in God

From George Washington on, our presidents have reaffirmed every Thanksgiving our nation’s belief in what inspired the Pilgrims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 2, 2018
Bradenton man dies in one-vehicle crash

Two others were injured in the accident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2021
$10.15 million home sale is tops on Longboat in 2021

Custom home offers 150 feet of gulf-front on 1.64 acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit deputies Russ Younger and Christopher Ralston say people should never give out personal information or agree to make payments in gift cards.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns against scams

Law enforcement urges due diligence to prevent victimization.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team and Coach Mick Koczersut. The Mustangs are confident in how they are playing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girls golf is trying to top itself

The Mustangs want a high finish at states.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy of Sarasota Opera
  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 4, 2019
Sarasota Opera chorus shines as bright as principals in 'Nabucco'

The smaller roles stand out just as much as the principals in Sarasota Opera’s third production of the winter festival season.

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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 24, 2013
My View: Celebrating 40 years of Friendship

Brother William Geenen turned the "Me Decade" into the 'We Decade' for Sarasota area seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 1

Jill Muller captured this incoming rain storm on Casey Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In a behavior known as “caching”, blue jays store food supplies in a safe place, for later use. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 21, 2021
Bird of the week: blue jay

Year-round residents can mimic predators and us. Why? Maybe because they can.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Halflants said pedestrian upgrades at U.S. 41 and 14th Street has improved the connection between  Whitaker Gateway Park and neighborhoods to the east. He hopes his project will enhance that connection. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 4, 2021
Developer revives North Trail mixed-use project

At the outset of the development review process, neighboring residents questioned how the proposal would affect parking in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashish Pawar, Glenda Leonard and Chris Sachs
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key prepares for Salvation Army bell ringing

The club is one of the top two area fundraisers every year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 5, 2021
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.52 million

Longboat Key home at 501 Norton St. is the highest selling property for the week of Sept. 20-24

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Greenbrook's Sheila White takes notes while learning about how to grow a garden in Florida.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Intro to Gardening sprouts interest

Lakewood Ranch residents learn tips on how to grow a vegetable garden in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A sign indicates that the Longboat Key Tennis Center's courts are closed. The facility closed Sunday amid concerns about COVID-19.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 25, 2020
Longboat sports buffs seek new outlets

Some are playing their usual sports with new restrictions, while others are finding new forms of exercise.

  • Longboat Key
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