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Although Madelyn Spoll does not have an abundance of plants in her home, she enjoys the look of gardens and artwork portraying it.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 11, 2015
Q&A: Madelyn Spoll

Read our candid Q&A with Garden Club President Madelyn Spoll

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If elected, Chantal Wilford says she'll focus on literacy, recruiting and retaining teachers and expanding programming for students. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 1, 2022
School Board of Manatee County, District 5: Chantal Wilford

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Each classroom is fitted with plastic barriers to help keep particles from spreading.  Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
Sarasota schools prepare for students' return

From social distancing to masks and desk barriers, here's what your child can expect as they return to campus:

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Structures at Bobby Jones Golf Club will be removed this spring and early summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails closing next week

Work begins to demolish buildings in preparation for renovation of property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ceremonial shovels and an earthmover from Moss Construction Management were ready for the groundbreaking on Oct. 25. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
From cups to tea kettles, Wilma Kroese offers a range of pottery items at the Spring Art Show and Sale.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2022
Spring Art Show in Lakewood Ranch reveals wide range of talents

Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosts it annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Go anywhere on Longboat, and that’s what people are talking about — the coyote.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
Stun it, trap it, remove it

The internet is rife with news stories of coyotes attacking dogs, cats and children. It’s only a matter of time before a regrettable, preventable tragedy occurs. Get rid of the Key’s coyote now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Windsong Acres residents Arlan Cummings and Howard Duff say widening Upper Manatee River Road would help with congestion, but they are still worried about safe access to their neighborhood.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2020
Manatee County may add road projects to plan

Manatee County identifies Upper Manatee River Road widening as a pressing issue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2017
A conversation with Bello Nock

The fearlessly inventive star of 'IncrediBello!' is not just clowning around.

  • Arts + Culture
Mari Vial-Golden — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' continues its Sarasota run

The piece was well-received at Ringling International Arts Festival, and now it continues at Urbanite — but it’s not the same play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lisa and Ava O'Hara
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 20, 2020
Ma's Garden Boutique on Longboat Key opens amid pandemic

The mother-daughter team behind floral shop are looking forward to the adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kate Walsh Honea performs in George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 4, 2021
Kate Walsh Honea departs Sarasota Ballet for Colorado position

Walsh Honea will serve as Artistic Director of the Colorado Ballet Society.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Riverview High two-sport star Vince Cherry, right, will be the next boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Suzanne Koscho.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New Cougars boys basketball coach can be the Cherry on top

Vince Cherry, 28, will take over a program in need of stability.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county put the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd. on the surplus land list last year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 25, 2018
Sarasota County to designate 200 properties as surplus

Overall, the county owns $1.16 billion worth of land. More than 800 parcels are in use, but county staff identified more than 200 they could do without.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hilton Hudson, a junior at the Out-of-Door Academy, says learning about brain health through the Brain Health Scholars program will help him when he pursues a career as a neurosurgeon.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 2, 2021
Brain Health Scholar program a smart choice in Lakewood Ranch

Inaugural east Bradenton participants say they experienced many benefits from the Brain Health Scholar program.

  • East County
  • News
Dylan Bundy may benefit from the Orioles' new analytical approach. Photo courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2019
Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019

Reasons to care about Baltimore Orioles spring training in 2019 include EVP/general manager Mike Elias, outfielder Yusniel Diaz, infielder Ryan Mountcastle and pitchers Dylan Bundy, Dean Kremer and Zach Pop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Least terns nest on North Longboat Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
Nesting birds find a more peaceful home on Longboat Key

Least terns who got scared off Lido are resettling on north Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Save Our Seabirds Operations Manager Jocelyn Shearer said this baby blue jay, rescued by Greenbrook's Lisa Laufenberg on May 28, could be ready to be released in the wild in July. (Courtesy of Save Our Seabirds)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota's Save Our Seabirds explains how to help an injured bird

A Lakewood Ranch woman called for help to save an injured baby blue jay. The bird is now thriving.

  • East County
  • News
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