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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Iain Webb, director of the Sarasota Ballet, uses his massive and growing collection of ballet books and histories to program and revive rarely performed pieces.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 17, 2015
Leaping Off the Page

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb uses his personal library to fuel the ballet's repertory and conserve rapidly disappearing ballet works.

  • Arts + Culture
Riders get on the Siesta Key Breeze trolley service in Siesta Key Village. There have been more than 25,000 riders on the trolley in its first 15 days.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A shoal near big pass, between Siesta and Lido keys, where red tide blooms and possible minor fish kills have been reported.
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 14, 2015
NOAA releases red tide alert

After several years of reprieve, Sarasota County experiences a red tide bloom on its beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • June 25, 2012
HoodRoving in G-Park: Chocolate, Radio, Tango, Change

HoodRoving in G-Park: Chocolate, Radio, Tango, Change

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The IceHouse
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2014
The iceHouse closes its doors

After its inaugural season of art exhibits, the IceHouse on tenth in the Rosemary District closes its doors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2010
Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

Town Attorney David Persson wants the town to ask its citizens what they want to see for the town's future when making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club's entrance will be rerouted to East Flamingo Drive.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
News Briefs

LLSA Chamber plans for two triathlons Bird Key Yacht Club to begin facade project Longboat Arts Center to close for August

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terri and Michael Klauber. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Special surprise

Terri Klauber was surprised to walk into her own surprise party on Saturday, Sept. 7.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 31, 2015
Film Review: 'Aloha'

Film Review: 'Aloha'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ten-year-old Marina Redden, of Greenbrook, and 11-year-old Walker Speir, of Summerfield, were disgusted when they found two gopher tortoises purposely injured. One had died and the other they helped transport to a veterinarian.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2017
Endangered tortoises killed in Lakewood Ranch

Death of two tortoises angers community.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods resident Susan Darovec refills seed in one of her bird feeders. The upside-down can below it is to keep squirrels from climbing up to eat the seeds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Bird-lovers feed their hobby through laws of attraction

East County residents share tips for attracting wildlife.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tammy Halstead, Tom Scholz, Ed Nugent and Chamber President Gail Loefgren at August's Business After Hours.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Business After Hours

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Bayfront Park playground was closed to the public indefinitely in March due to public safety issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2014
Bayfront Park playground reopens

The playground at Bayfront Park has reopened today following a closure for repairs that lasted more than four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Donmoyer works at the Healthy Living Organic and Natural Market.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Picture of health with Chris Donmoyer

Food as medicine drives man seeking adventure.

  • Health
In the wake of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, Nathan Benderson Park was the subject of some scrutiny from local watchdogs and state officials.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota County examines relationship with SANCA

At a budget workshop, the County Commission only committed to a year of collaborating with the not-for-profit operator of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo, Nolan TSA students Naomi Burg and Amanda Boccarossa paint a little library to be installed at Greenbrook Park in Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 18, 2014
Sarasota County installs Little Free Libraries in parks

The stand-alone lending libraries are a part of a national program that encourages communities to share literature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • August 11, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 1

The Eyes Have It: Part 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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