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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 15, 2020
Longboat Key Republicans Club holds first meeting of 2020

The event featured two speakers and brought friends together in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff |
  • December 11, 2019
Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • August 19, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 21, 2018
Fashionista Donna Koffman shares her style tips, tricks and secrets

Take a peek inside Donna's "unique, whimsical, and a little edgy" closet.

  • Black Tie
Judy Kaye. Courtesy photo.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 13, 2012
Scene & Heard

Former Asolo Rep actors come this-close to snagging a Tony Award; Sarasota community rallies to watch Nik Wallenda cross Niagara Falls; Wirries is Italy-bound and blogging for Diversions

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 2, 2020
Does that make it 15-0?

The location is set to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
News Briefs

Officer, fire chief involved in crashes; Town website offers new traffic feature; SMH to demolish urgent care building; Town to hold public open house

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Deputies get noise tech lesson; Lighting demo scheduled

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 13, 2010
Sports Briefs 10.14.10

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the 2010 Manatee County Championship Oct. 2 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club was built in 1989.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2021
Sanctuary condo sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 5-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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 Loren Mayo |
  • January 13, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Charlie Ann Syprett

Black Tie noticed Charlie Ann Syprett from a mile away during the Ringling College Library's Town Hall Lecture Series with former first lady Laura Bush Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 30, 2012
Police Department and City Manager respond to ACLU report of "bum hunting"

Police Department and City Manager respond to ACLU report of "bum hunting"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Albright, a board member of the Sarasota Republican Club, fist bumps Tommy Gregory, who won a second term representing District 73 in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
No close calls in East County elections in races for Manatee County commission seats, Manatee school board and District 73 representative

Mary Foreman unseats incumbent Dave Miner in the Manatee school board race while State Representative Tommy Gregory earns a second term for District 73. Manatee County commission races are runaways.

  • East County
  • News
"A lot of our spontaneous humor is based on the fact that we never had the opportunity to do an actual dress rehearsal," says Bernice Ditchfield of her family's years performing at the Opera House.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 8, 2010
Ditchfields take Christmas act east of the interstate

After 10 years at the Sarasota Opera House, Stephen and Bernice Ditchfield move the family's beloved Christmas concert to a new venue.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch organized the school's first Apple Gala.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
News Briefs 12.02.10

The new Parent Committee at Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch hosted its first Apple Gala at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Freshman Mustang goes the distance

Kristin Zarrella qualified for her fifth trip to the Junior Olympics after winning the 1,500- and 3,000-meter dashes at the Amateur Athletic Union State Finals at the University of Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
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