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At the Sunday rehearsal ahead of the Greek Glendi, a group of dancers jumps into the air.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Greek feeling about to take over in Sarasota

Visitors to Green Festival might be overwhelmed by "Kefi."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2014
Protesters call for Obama impeachment near LBK Publix

Two protestors affiliated with LaRouchePAC brought anti-Obama signs and materials to Longboat Key today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of the Owen's Fish Camp restaurant that is being constructed at Center Point in Lakewood Ranch. The restaurant has a targeted opening date of August-September 2022.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 14, 2021
Owens Fish Camp breaks ground at Center Point development in Lakewood Ranch

Owens Fish Camp begins vertical construction in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Allen
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 25, 2014
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

  • Black Tie
Abreham Mola and his incredible balance on the rolla bolla. (Photos: Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 22, 2022
Circus redefines peak of human strength and dexterity

The Summer Circus Spectacular lives up to its billing with incredible feats of coordination, skill and power.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2022
Isles home tops sales at $2.15 million

An Isles house on Cane Bay Court tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The FHSAA Board of Directors has decided to keep Aug. 24 as the starting date for fall sports.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2020
FHSAA votes to keep Aug. 24 as fall sports starting date

The date had previously been pushed back from July 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is mastering the art of reinvention

Don’t settle for a home you don’t love. Radical reinvention is possible. Jason and Tracy Cotterill proved it in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
An hour-long debate at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday allowed Longboat Key Town Commission candidates to discuss Key issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 11, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission candidates debate issues

The Longboat Key Republican Party held a debate among commission candidates Friday at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Rick and Jill Wellinger have fun modeling clothes during the fashion part of the event.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2022
Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch hosts Divas and Dogs fundraiser

Residents model fashion from Venice's Twist Boutique and Sun Bug to raise money for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Baskfield and Julia Yesler
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 4, 2022
Longboat Key full-timers look forward to slower season

Although season gets longer every year, full-time residents look forward to less traffic and a lighter calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Nicoletti (left) and Dave Huff) traveled to Longboat Key from Sebastian, Florida.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
  • November 29, 2021
For Longboat Key snowbirds, many happy returns

With the doors open to overseas and Canadian visitors, residents see potential for a strong season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2019
New 55-plus community now open in Lakewood Ranch

Kolter Homes opens 55-plus community, Cresswind, in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Crew junior Eva Harris finished second in the Women's 1x Final A (8:10.66) in the Youth (U19) division at the 2021 USRowing Youth National Championships. The event is returning to Benderson Park in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 5, 2022
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in Sarasota sports in 2022

There could be a lot more success on the way for area athletes and teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff added new projects to the priority list from the Sarasota in Motion transportation master plan, including a proposed redesign for 10th Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City identifies transportation project priorities

Roundabouts, trails and complete streets highlight staff’s plans for the future, though officials have differing thoughts on the most important projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A look at one of Longboat Key's 12 public beach access points. Each of the access points has a four-digit code that corresponds to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 11, 2020
Longboat Key Fire Rescue warns beachgoers of rip currents

Longboat Key does not have lifeguards like Cortez Beach or Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vanguard Lofts is one of four projects Halfants + Pichette is designing in the Rosemary District.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 16, 2016
Rosemary District development steamrolls ahead

Sarasota-based Halflants + Pichette has four residential projects in the works in the north-of-downtown neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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