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One of the acrylic panels that will allow visitors of the Mote SEA to come face-to-face with sea life.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2024
Sarasota’s landscape of attractions continues to grow — at a price

Cultural organizations in the Sarasota area are pursuing major projects with only so much philanthropy to go around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Florida Design Works |
  • July 5, 2021
Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

Make A Splash with Designer Pool Tile/Stone

  • East County
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Sarasota Medieval Fair President Jeremy Croteau (center) leads East Manatee Fire Marshal Alex Onishenko (left) and Public Safety Director Jacob Saur (right) on a tour of the Medieval Fair site on Oct. 29.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
Manatee County grants temporary permits for the Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair will kick off as planned this weekend after Manatee County granted a temporary use permit for the 47-acre site in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Tucker and her partner, Lucas Kozeniesky, took a silver medal in the Mixed 10-meter Air Rifle.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota's Mary Tucker takes Olympic silver medal in Mixed Air Rifle

Tucker previously finished sixth in the Women's Air Rifle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 22, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts pre-Passover food drive

The temple set up dinner pickup, food drop-off and a modified gift shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 21, 2022
Nancy Wellford turns 100!

Nancy Wellford turns 100!

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Drew Weaver (left) and David Lingmerth (center) walk alongside their caddies to find their balls on the No. 18 hole.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Three golfers tied for lead after day one of 2021 Suncoast Classic

Last year's winner is still within striking distance.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2009
Silvers signs with Nittany Lions

Lakewood Ranch High senior Johnny Silvers signed a letter-of-intent this afternoon to swim for Penn State.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2009
Army Corps to give Wares Creek update

The Corps is the chief oversight agency among several involved on the multi-million-dollar project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Never Surrender

Had there been a public poll before Sarasota's Public Art Committee voted Aug. 12 to reject accepting $500,000 to keep "Unconditional Surrende" on the bayfront, probably no one would have expected the committee to approve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2010
Church responds to Haiti's call for help

Faith Lutheran Church will hold a community prayer service for Haiti with the Rev. Joseph Livenson Lauvanus of the Lutheran Church of Haiti as guest preacher.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2009
Longboat property values decline 10%

For the second, consecutive time in 20 years, taxable values dropped on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 3, 2010
Driven to Donate

Pillow drive provides comfort to homeless.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 2, 2012
Comment: ODA shows class in rivalry loss

Out-of-Door Academy coach Billy Dietrich has reminded his players to keep one value in the forefront: Play the game the right way.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • June 17, 2012
The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival Grows

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jeff and Susan Kitzsteiner, Steve and Nancy Hadgisaba and John and Annette Rissman celebrate after the ceremony.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Families visit Longboat Key for vow renewals

Longboat Key's white-sand beaches and picturesque sunsets combine for the perfect romantic setting, often for weddings and vow renewals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy Kaiser, outgoing executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 21, 2011
Kaiser departing Education Foundation

Cindy Kaiser, executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County since 2007, is leaving the organization to handle long-term family health issues, the foundation announced Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Grip

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips on improving your grip.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents and visitors are allowed once again to swim and engage in other water sports at Turtle Beach.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 24, 2011
Beach water advisory lifted at Turtle Beach

A beach water advisory for Turtle Beach was lifted the afternoon of Oct. 22, the Sarasota County Health Department has announced.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Subcommittee moves forward with statements, values

The Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee agreed to forward its drafts to the Longboat Key Town Commission for further discussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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