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A sandhill crane nest hatched March 22 at Old Hyde Park Place in River Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
New residents hatch in River Club

Bruce Domenella, a resident of Old Hyde Park Place in River Club, noticed a new friend in his neighborhood recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter has started work on a new residential development in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 29, 2017
Work starts on 97 downtown Sarasota apartments

BOLD Lofts is the latest residential project to break ground in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is averaging 66.7 new COVID-19 cases per day during the week from Oct. 20 through Oct. 26, an increase from previous weeks.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 27, 2020
County extends state of emergency

Manatee County state of emergency for COVID-19 extended through Nov. 3

  • East County
  • News
National chain Wahlburgers is among the latest dining options to open in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2026
SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

With the opening of Wahlburgers, SRQ Concourse B food and beverage upgrades are complete as SRQ looks toward opening concourse access to non-travelers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosemary Altea says her ability to connect with the spirit world does not make her better than anyone. “I still steal cookies from the cookie jar,” she jokes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Spiritual medium, healer to visit East County store

Rosemary Altea, with a little help from her friends, will visit the new Gold Gallery Auctions for its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Community Golf Scores 11.04.09 to 11.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Shani Walker reacts to the news that she won best shoes, judged by designer Adrienne Vittadini.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.01.16

From adorable escorts to fashion double-takes, here's the latest on the social scene...

  • Black Tie
Claire Marsh with Arlene and Retired Brigadier Gen. John Casey
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 27, 2013
50 and fabulous: Longboat Island Chapel reaches 50 years old

Five decades after establishing its new home, chapel members celebrate their church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

East County sports roundup: 07.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bust a move at SRQ Dances 2013

In honor of National Dance Week, the Sarasota-Manatee Dance Alliance has partnered with the West Coast Civic Ballet to launch SRQDances2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The gingerbread house created by Girls Inc. for the CYD competition included a marshmallow snowman, pretzel windows and a decorated rooftop with a chimney.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Youth prepare for gingerbread house decorating contest

Gumdrops, peppermints and icing - that's what tasty houses are made of! The third annual Community Youth Development Gingerbread Festival promises to sweeten up the area next week, when more than 125 gingerbread houses will be on display from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, in the Macy's wing of the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz has already won two races for the Blazers in his first season with the team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2015
Staying the course

Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz won his second race of the season at the George Jenkins Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 13

Week's best bets: Monday, April 13

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Dogs enjoy the surf at Brohard Paw Park Beach in Venice.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Places to bond with man's best friend

Break free from the old routine, and take your dog (or dogs) for more than just a walk at these five fun places to play with fido.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
COMMUNITY GOLF

Hunter Sagar used his 7-iron to record an ace May 27 on the 176-yard No. 7 of Royal Lakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2014-15 season.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 18, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2014-15 season

Asolo Rep will perform eight mainstage productions in the 2014-15 season in the same format of its current season.

  • Arts + Culture
The Grinch himself joins the 2021 Village Holiday Parade on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2022
The best things to do this season on Siesta, Lido, Longboat keys

The don’t-miss events from around the keys in November, December and January.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rules by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection prohibit cleanup operations except in beach areas seaward of the mean high tide.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2012
Sarasota County crews remove seaweed from area beaches

Sarasota County crews are removing seaweed from Siesta Beach and will start removing seaweed from Lido Beach starting Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 8, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 6, 2013
7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

7 Must See Movies: 4/6 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL

  • Arts + Culture
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