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Shelter Manatee Chair Pam Freni partnered with Banyan Coffee co-owners Abbey and Josh Schmitt on Kitty Koffee.
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 18, 2021
Coffee with a Cause

Kitty Koffee pairs cute cats and delicious coffee for a buzz-worthy fundraiser benefiting the new Shelter Manatee.

  • LWR Life
Dead fish line a Sarasota County beach the week ending July 30. Despite resident concerns, the county did not mobilize its beach cleanup efforts until Wednesday. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Sarasota officials coordinate red tide response

With some effects associated with red tide intensifying this week, the county has begun beach cleanup operations to clear marine debris from the shores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Recent research links exercise to less depression and increased facility with memory and learning, two of the brain’s basic functions. So get up and get moving.
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 1, 2016
There's never been a better time to exercise

Shake off the political blues and holiday stress by getting your move on.

  • Health
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 20, 2017
“Vertically Inclined” teaches attendees how to garden in an urban setting

The second installment in the Lunch in the Gardens series was held Jan. 20.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key resident Andrew Aitken believes flight-pattern procedures are not being followed and are leading to noisy airplanes flying directly over the north end of the Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Resident questions flight patterns

Retired Navy pilot Andrew Aitken made a presentation to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport last month that questioned flight-pattern procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In previous years, members brought their menorahs to Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel prepares for Hanukkah at home

The festival is typically a time of togetherness, but it will unfortunately be the Temple's third holiday season at home due to COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch wideout Michael Cucci celebrates with Chris Austion after a Cucci touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs look to build off winning season

Year one under coach Rashad West was a success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photoBob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Men put their best feet forward

Bob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek enjoyed a day out as the season comes to a close and the friends depart for their summer homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In May, two new at-large commissioners will join the board following a citywide election.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2016
Who’s running in the Sarasota City Commission election?

With two seats up for grabs in March, citizens are beginning to step forward in pursuit of a spot on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Rex Cowden, with John Rhodes, said they have tailored their presentation to the Manatee County Commission based on the Planning Commission meeting last month. They shared details of their plan Feb. 12.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 19, 2020
Manatee County commissioners consider car lot's fate

Residents who oppose a possible Cox Chevrolet lot want their concerns heard at land-use hearing in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
County bucks CLUCK request

Unwilling to add another burden to Sarasota County code enforcement, county commissioners declined to revise an ordinance against chicken keeping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
  • Sports
Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 13, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation raises $1 million for cancer care

SMHF raises more than $900,00 in record time, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a field fundraiser, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
Jill Eisenbeis, a library assistant, is new on the staff and started her position on the library's first day of curbside pickup June 2. She previously volunteered for the library for two years.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2020
Braden River Library reopens with new policies

Manatee County Libraries open with new policies

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat Harbour travels Around the World

Longboat Harbour residents had a global celebration at its Around the World party Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Sinclair, left, Joanna Peng and Sunny Hannly present Sarasota Memorial Hospital's  Robert Milano with 2,000 high-quality respirator masks they were able to buy through contacts in China. (Photos courtesy of Joshua Sinclair)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • April 7, 2020
Friends arrange shipment of 10,000 masks from China

Donations being spread among local hospitals, clinics .

  • Sarasota
  • News
Local doctors say for students with no underlying risks, it is safe to return to school to receive necessary early development learning. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Doctors say returning to school for most is safe

Local experts say kids don't get COVID-19 frequently and those without risk factors are safe to return to brick-and-mortar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River JROTC members about to compete in the male armed platoon event kneel to pray prior to taking the field.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
You know the drill — 'Believe'

Braden River High JROTC drill team heads for state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jamal Sarikoki  — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 4, 2019
Scene & Heard 09.05.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week with The Sarasota Ballet, Key Chorale and The Players Centre for Performing Arts .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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