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  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 23, 2018
Bird Key members take the stage

Members enjoyed a karaoke night on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasotans Cliff Roles, Jay Lusteck and Don Walker explore the American Character as delegates of the Continental Congress in the upcoming season opener “1776” at FSU Center for Performing Arts.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
EDUCATION PRODUCTION: Meet your delegates

Three Sarasotans portray delegates in Asolo Rep's season opener, '1776,' a musical play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River's Jessica Ogline goes up for a shot during the first half against Lakewood Ranch Jan. 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Lady Pirates notch first win over Lakewood

The Braden River girls basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 48-32, marking the first time in history the team had beaten its East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Kolter Group, developer of Vue Sarasota Bay, must wait for the city to grant a traffic concurrency certificate before the project can move forward.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2014
Bayfront residents push back against traffic study

The city has signaled a willingness to approve a bayfront development, but nearby residents believe an updated traffic study still falls short of legal requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 2, 2019
The Longboat Key Historical Society tries making history repeat itself

Michael Drake is leading the effort to finally purchase land for the historical society museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Residents worry a proposed home may limit Siesta Key public beach access

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Avery Goelz received a 2020 Gatorade Florida Softball Player of the Year plaque from Lakewood Ranch High on Tuesday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High honors Gatorade Softball Player of the Year with plaque

Avery Goelz was named the award's recipient in May, but received her plaque and banner Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Trees sit on a truck in Luke Wood Park, just beyond the fences of Central Park II. Efforts this year to restore the landscaping in the park have been continuously postponed.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 18, 2013
Luke Wood Park project causes headaches

The process of repairing the grounds at Luke Wood Park has residents at nearby condominiums - already upset by protracted lift station construction - frustrated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For forty years, Mayers worked as an environmental consultant doing mangrove trimming.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2018
Longboater spins off thesis into book

Tom Mayers transforms his 1991 college thesis into a book now sold on Amazon and Kindle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota Ballet gets wild with latest production 'Dreams of Nature'

Nature takes on a whole new form in the company's new show, featuring Sir Frederick Ashton’s “The Dream” and David Bintley’s “‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café.”

  • Arts + Culture
Madelaine Verbeek, a museum educator with the South Florida Museum, educates students on fossils.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Full STEAM ahead at Gullett Elementary in Manatee County

Gullett Elementary students explore science at annual education event in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 17

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photograph of birds taking off from the beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pearl and Don Constantino say they enjoy playing pickleball at Bayfront Park, but they’re always prepared in case the court is in use.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 22, 2019
Pickleball plans firm up with consultant report

Town study shows where courts could be added, and for how much.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 7, 2017
Born to be Wild Party kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The annual event was held for the first time at Fête Ballroom on Jan. 6.

  • Black Tie
Some East County residents say Tom Bennett Park should not be the location for the water park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Water park proposal hits snag?

Proposed location up for discussion at future meeting

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team will play in its second-consecutive regional final Jan. 31.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Fort Myers Riverdale 2-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Siesta Key projects

From code amendments to beach worries, Siesta Key Beach wasn't the only hub of activity this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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