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The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

  • Black Tie
Dale Hooey showcased the organ to church members.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 10, 2021
New tech, old sound at All Angels Episcopal by the Sea Episcopal Church

The new digital organ replicates the sounds of the huge pipe organs of the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Fox, Emilie de Ravin and Jorge Garcia on "LOST." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2020
Binge Blog: I have always been with you

"Lost" and "Community" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Frances Worman weaves reeds in a design for a basket for her daughter.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Weaving friendship: basket weaving for visually impaired adults

The basket-weaving class for visually impaired at ACE at Suncoast Technical College is in danger of being discontinued.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
copsweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 2, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, July 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Despite years of research, the city has made no decision on the future of the municipal golf course.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2018
Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fëte Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Stop and read the plaque that gives visitors a little more context to Longboat history.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A suite in the St. Regis Bal Harbour.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Commission candidate Mikael Sandstrom.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Mikael Sandstrom

At-large candidate Mikael Sandstrom shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As the Florida Department of Education investigates the Sarasota County Schools mask policy and considers potential sanctions, the district is defending the school board’s right to adopt the regulations. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota County School Board responds to state’s mask mandate investigation

Although the Florida Department of Education has contended the mask requirement violates state regulations, the school district’s attorney argues it’s a permissible response to a health crisis.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Karen Slomba gets a kiss from Truffles, a hound miix, at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 14, 2017
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch joins forces to help veterans

Grant will help Nate's and Paws and Warriors pair veterans with companion pets.

  • East County
  • News
Deputy/Pilot Brent Wineka patrols the skies of Sarasota County using a variety of high-tech tools, including night-vision goggles and infrared cameras.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Helicopter unit leaves criminals no place to hide

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit won third place in a national competition in July for its use of infrared technology in apprehending robbery suspects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo: Dutchman Hospitality, Inc.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 23, 2015
Developer proposes four-story hotel in Pinecraft community

The hotel will serve the Amish and Mennonite community, as well as midwestern tourists and sports tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Holt, a seventh grader at Braden River Middle School, participates in an experiment. Students like Holt could be back in the classroom come fall or at home with virtual learning or both. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County seeks reopening input

Share your thoughts on reopening schools during a June 25 School Board of Manatee County workshop.

  • East County
  • News
Brooke Martin, a Girl Scout and senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has earned her Gold Award, which is the highest achievement for a Girl Scout.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion leads to gold

Lakewood Ranch Girl Scout's passion project leads to award

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 24, 2017
Junior League kicks off tour of homes

The home tour began with a brunch at Pineapple Yoga Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 5, 2019
Mail-in voting season begins on Longboat Key

More than 1,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Manatee and Sarasota county residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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