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Hot Works has held art shows across Florida, but this November's show will be the first in Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 2, 2020
Bradenton arts promoter brings show to Phillippi Estate

The first weekend show will be held Nov. 14 and 15.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andre Herke serves a point. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 20, 2021
Observer Challenge returns on Longboat Key after year away

The tournament took a break in 2021 due to the pandemic, but will return from Jan. 7-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa collected the mail and headed toward the Lakewood Ranch area.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 24, 2021
Dear Santa, don't forget Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area students send their Christmas wishes to Santa.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 24

Ted Spitzmiller captured this alligator roaming the neighborhood of the Muirfield subdivision in the Country Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rick Piccolo credited regional growth and savvy planning for bringing more flights to SRQ.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2018
New flights bring welcome growth to SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has experienced some turbulence in the past, but its chief executive sees clear skies ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Station 92 is located at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 29, 2021
New Longboat Key fire station to open in August

Southside firefighters have operated out of a temporary trailer since June 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Schroeder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 14, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: John Schroeder

The Lakewood Ranch High senior talks his catching ability and crime TV shows.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker guard King Winkfield, a captain, is one of its offensive catalysts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2020
Booker basketball's "dogs" are developing their bite

The Tornadoes are improving as the season progresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jessica Bringas, Chrstina Lemus and Lindsey Wanting
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Power Hour Live

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met for Power Hour Live Friday, March 28. The meeting was held at Mattison's 41 and invited attendees to network with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike Weir, the Masters champion in 2003, is the only Canadian to win a major tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Catch big-time talent at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

The event will feature plenty of players who have tasted PGA Tour success, or are headed that direction.

  • East County
  • Sports
1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Howard Millman lounges on Banyan Theater Company's "The Sty of the Blind Pig" set in the Cook Theatre — a stage with which he's extremely familiar.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 30, 2014
Storied Turnaround

Director Howard Millman prepares to open Banyan Theater Company's 'Collected Stories.' The man who saved Asolo Repertory Theatre from closing twice has a few stories of his own.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 6 All bark 7:16 p.m. -- 500 block of Spinnaker Lane. Animal Nuisance. Police responded to a noise complaint and found two dogs barking loudly. The homeowner was issued a written warning, and he agreed to keep his sliding doors closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Heather Merriman-Saba. CPC Executive Director Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 7, 2016
CPC paints SRQ Blue

The Child Protection Center launches month-long campaign for child abuse awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cyndi Seamon and David Novak gently rescued Vickie in April to take her to Save Our Seabirds. Photos courtesy of Cynthia Schneider.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Vickie the swan unlikely to head home due to ongoing illness

The Bay Isles swan's ongoing illness means that her new residence will likely be the Save Our Seabirds facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The polo match will start at 1 p.m. during the Ponies for Pups fundraiser.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2018
Calendar — spring 2018

All the fun that's to be had in and around Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 9, 2021
Kids costume up for Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

The Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival runs every weekend in October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 14, 2021
A century of faith in Myakka City

The church was established in 1921 and has since survived hurricanes, merges and ever-changing congregations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No day at the park

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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