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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 16, 2020
Longboat Key Firefighters Association hosts fourth annual golf classic

The tournament raises money for the association's benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 7, 2017
Jack Dusty sends guests off to the races

The restaurant and bar held its annual Derby Day party on May 6 at Jack Dusty.

  • Black Tie
Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Turtle Beach, looking north, showing erosion.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 15, 2016
Barges will begin staging off Bird Key this week

Vessels and equipment will arrive at the staging area later this week to begin the Turtle Beach renourishment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Brearley accepted the award from Carla Rowan.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 23, 2021
Whitney's accepts Good Neighbor Award from LBK North

The north end neighbors association presented its first Good Neighbor award to the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota City Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2016
Sarasota Chamber welcomes back Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are the guests at the 9th annual reception by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Mote Science Education Aquarium will begin to take shape with vertical construction late in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2022
Aquarium, library projects in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch set to go skyward in 2022

2022 will be a big year for aquarium, library projects going skyward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The future of the county’s downtown office building is in question, but any changes could add to a residential-leaning redevelopment trend on Ringling Boulevard that dates back to 2014. Harry Sayer
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
County building sale adds to evolution of Ringling corridor

The potential redevelopment of the Sarasota County Administration Center is likely years away, but it could be a piece of a larger series of changes along Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Cobb scored 25 points in a win over Sarasota Dec. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Panthers transfer sparks Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Brian Cobb is averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds per game for the Mustangs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Junior League of Sarasota New Member class created a sensory garden for  Girls Inc. of Sarasota County on April. 22. Photos by  Michaela Ristaino Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 24, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.27.17

From multiple business anniversaries to a VIP experience on Sarasota Bay, we've got the latest on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 25, 2019
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates with color and fashion at annual Lilly luncheon

The sixth annual Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 25 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Dayton Amey has had his 1969 Mustang Mach 1 since 1972.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
  • News
"Raisin" is playing Oct. 3 to Nov. 11 at Westcoast Black Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 26, 2018
Live Theater: Critic’s Picks for 2018-2019

Live theater, sarasota, manatee, critic makes picks for upcoming 2018-19 theater season, including from organizations such as Florida Studio Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Manatee Players, The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Westcoast Black Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Last year, close to 1,000 vehicles drove through the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Halloween event.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 12, 2021
Sarasota Sheriff’s Office to put on second annual Halloween drive-thru

Well-received event in 2020 prompts decision to repeat in 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Burns, the owner of Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary, spends time with Valentine, one of the horses at the sanctuary. Burns says every donation makes a difference at the sanctuary. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch-area nonprofits have high hopes for the Giving Challenge

East County nonprofits hope Giving Challenge allows them to make a greater impact.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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