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Volunteers don't need to have backgrounds in marine science. Mote gives their volunteers training before sending them out to their posts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Longboaters hooked on Mote

A plethora of Longboat Key residents have found a calling in volunteering at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Lake Club home at 16026 Topsail Terrace sold for $2.3 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,387 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 1, 2021
Lake Club home sells for $2.3 million to top Lakewood Ranch area transactions

Two Lake Club homes bring more than $2 million in Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area real estate sales.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Caragiulo's is another family affair
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 19, 2014
Tidbites

Caragiulo's is another family affair; Jalea sent out a valentine; and The Serving Spoons serves up more than brunch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Medallion Home celebrates record year; Keller Williams adds two to staff; Cool Today wins Angie's List award; Timucuan opens office in Lakewood

  • East County
  • News
Best of: French fries. Photos by Mary Ellen Mancini.
  • By Mary Ellen Mancini |
  • November 5, 2014
Best of: French fries

Salted, seasoned, topped or dressed, there's just something downright appetizing and irresistible about French fries.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says she loves Lakewood Ranch and her job, but is excited about her new opportunity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Eva Rey announces resignation

Town Hall's 'change agent' will leave the agency in late September for a position in Viera.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2020
You Observed: Surprise drive-by birthday

Joanne Forch's friends saw each other in person for the first time in weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ned Jewitt has repaired his seawall for years.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat residents push for higher seawalls

A proposed allowance of 1 1/2 feet in height is not enough to protect properties from intensified storm surges and predicted sea level rise.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Berman named vice president of Sarasota High foundation; Mote Marine partners with USF Sarasota-Manatee; Arts and Cultural Alliance partners with Film Festival; American Heart Association gives CPR grant to schools

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new congressional map upends the political stage ahead of the 2016 election in Florida.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2015
Supreme Court approves new congressional map that splits Sarasota

In a 5-2 decision, the Florida Supreme Court approved a congressional redistricting map that splits Sarasota County into two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Florida Studio Theatre held their annual Bag Ladies and Baubles luncheon Thursday, March 7 in the new John C. Court Cabernet at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The ceremony was held around 4 p.m., Friday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2011
Ranch Humane Society opens boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its new consignment boutique.

  • East County
  • News
"There's no new-kid-on-the-block feeling with Kristofer," says Venice Theatre Executive/Artistic Director Murray Chase, of Kristofer Geddie. "It feels like he's always been here."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Man of Distinction: Kristofer Geddie

A year into his post as director of diversity at the Venice Theatre, actor Kristofer Geddie is finding his place in South Sarasota County and discovering he can make a difference through community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2009
School impact fees may be suspended

School board members will ask the county to give new homeowners and builders a one-year break on impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
News Briefs

King Family Farm hosts 5K for family; Boys & Girls Clubs dedicate space to senator

  • East County
  • News
Concept chef Fernando Sanchez, partner Kevin Enderle, manager Meghan Croke and partner Raff Perna pose for a picture at Clásico Italian Chophouse.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Clásico Italian Chophouse celebrates 10-year anniversary

The restaurant's partners decided to spend $250,000 on renovations during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Spider-Man made appearances all over the county, but his stop at the Sarasota Farmers Market brought him to police attention.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2018
2018 Digital Year in Review

Top stories, Yourobserver.com, 2018, most popular, most read stories of the year, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 4, 2012
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It’s a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson

Dr. Phillip Nelson moved to The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch retirement community about a decade ago. The retired OB/GYN had been involved in community theater in his past and was searching for an activity in which to get involved.

  • Arts + Culture
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