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Trumpet player Luca Stine is excited to come home to Sarasota and play his own original compositions for the first time. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 14, 2022
Sarasota native Luca Stine returns home as mature artist

The trumpet player left Sarasota to pursue his musical dreams at the University of Miami, but he's coming back to play Selby Gardens with his own compositions for the first time as a professional.

  • Arts + Culture
Sherry Janes (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Sherry Janes

Sherry Janes founded The Sarasota Singles Society last November.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I don't feel that we got bad legal advice. The saying always goes that you get two lawyers in a room and end up with three opinions ... " Mayor Jim Brown said.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2012
Town officials defend legal advice

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission feels it received proper legal advice regarding the Longboat Key Club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eliju Braunstein and Hal Rosenberger crack jokes with each other, even while getting the mail at Kobernick House.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Senior facility rebrands itself as 'Aviva'

Senior facility rebrands as 'Aviva'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 3

Sherry Packard captured this image of a seagull flying on a nearly clear day over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Your destination is ahead

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Crews work to pull piping as part of the Lift Station 87 project. The construction has been a round-the-clock effort — a necessary evil to complete the work, officials said.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
Despite bumps, lift station construction continues

As crews attempt to install piping beneath the Hudson Bayou, the Lift Station 87 team is working to address the concerns of residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Silverstein, MD |
  • December 10, 2018
Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County's Palmetto animal shelter has been run down and overcrowded for years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2021
Manatee County commissioners should show patience before junking Palmetto animal shelter

Palmetto animal shelter renovation could save Manatee County money.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Peggy Hill loves her hens. She uses their eggs to make hardboiled or scrambled eggs or even quiche.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 3, 2013
County considers allowing chickens

Allowing chickens in residential neighborhoods would provide safer foods for families, teach children about where their food comes from and help economically, proponents say.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
East County weather page photo: May 6

Karen Kern captured this tree frog on a bird of paradise in Greyhawk Landing in East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: May 6

Michael Cohen captured this pair of pelicans roosting near City Island boat ramp in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Sam Severson

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch midfielder Sam Severson.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker." Photo courtesy of IMDb.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 7, 2019
'Joker' depicts the evolution of a madman

One of the most anticipated films of the year menaced its way to a box office record.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alicia Aeziman
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 22, 2015
Police arrest dog groomer for credit card theft

Police allege Alicia Aeziman used a customer’s credit card to pay for sunglasses and a restaurant bill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will continue the dialogue about a potential come-as-you-are homeless shelter during a meeting Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 5, 2014
County to draft contract for homeless shelter site

Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on the local homeless initiative Tuesday, including plans to purchase a $282,000 site for a future shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2021
School District of Manatee County employees get COVID-19 vaccine

Hundreds of School District of Manatee County employees get vaccinated.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2021
SRQ Fashion hits the runway for nonprofit

The fashion event on June 13 raised money for Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Transportation issues and beach issues were among the top things mentioned in this week's Goals and Objectives workshop.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 16, 2019
The line for Longboat's budget forms here

At town's annual Goals and Objectives workshop, ideas queue up for their (possible) place in the next budget.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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