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Imperiled epiphytes, such as these young giant air plants, are being collected from damaged trees at Myakka River State Park and will be reattached to new host trees. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • November 13, 2022
Rain and wind place endangered air plants in peril

Myakka River State Park rangers collect specimens from damaged trees for future relocation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The latest Waves and Wheels party got people going at the casino tables. (Photo courtesy of Lori Sax)
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 13, 2022
Suncoast Charities for Children shifts summer offerings

The organization's second annual festival runs through July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A young hawk follows the author around the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, east of Naples.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2016
Moving childhood back outdoors

In the last 20 years, childhood has moved indoors.

  • Health
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: People and their dogs

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sand Cay Beach Resort is located at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The resort was allowed to reopen on Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat vacation rental managers celebrate new ruling

On Thursday, the state approved Sarasota County's plan to resume the short-term rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kent Ringquist is the new AD at Lakewood Ranch High. Courtesy photo Madison Aker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 27, 2019
Mustangs pick new athletic director

Kent Ringquist, a physical education teacher at the school, will head the Lakewood Ranch High athletics program.

  • East County
  • Sports
Crews have installed the base of the new street lights near Gulf of Mexico Drive and Sloop Lane.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Village residents ask for decorative street lights

The town of Longboat Key is planning to stick with the commission-approved street lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The housing proposal would have applied to properties like Midtown Plaza, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie grocery store.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2019
City rejects mixed-use proposal for commercial properties

Although commissioners declined to adopt a proposed zoning text amendment, the board directed staff to develop a new concept with a greater emphasis on affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In total, 22 trees downtown were outfitted with strings of LED lights Wednesday as part of a project funded by the Downtown Improvement District.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team celebrate winning their fifth district championship in a row. The team will now move onto state. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 7, 2021
Braden River High School knows its drill

Braden River High School Pirate Battalion Drill Team wins district championship for fifth year in a row and heads to state.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.16.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 14, 2019
Fashion Insider: Ties and Bow Ties

Fashion Insider

  • Black Tie
This rendering shows the plans for the Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment in the context of the land surrounding 2170 Robinhood St. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2021
Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 22, 2022
Longboat Harbour hosts annual pizza party

The community turned a parking lot into a pizza party paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 19, 2022
Marion Gordon Lyons, Jr.

On Friday, December 2, 2022, Marion Gordon Lyons, Jr. (Gordon), loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, passed away at age 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2009
Manatee district schedules H1N1 vaccinations

Three East County elementary schools are among the first seven in Manatee County that will receive the H1N1 flu immunizations.

  • East County
  • Schools
Manatee County Paramedics Nicholas Barion and Chris Roshka chat with Owen Lockaby.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 28, 2022
Teen survives golf cart accident thanks to quick action of paramedics

Family holds ceremony at Lakewood Ranch EMS to show their appreciation for paramedics saving their son's life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 12, 2018
Cops Corner: No tag? No dice.

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Roselyn Peachey works part time with her cousin and Amish Baking Co. owner, Sadie Peachey.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 16, 2015
A Sweet Tradition at Amish Baking Company

Sadie Peachey is taking her family doughnut recipe on the road with her food truck, The Amish Baking Co.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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