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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 11

Karen Weissenstein captured a heart shape of sunlight during sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 11

Allison Rhodes captured a photo of this baby alligator in Riverwalk Ridge in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Gosling in "First Man." Photo source: HBO.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2019
Binge Blog: One giant leap

Hulu's "Veronica Mars" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are this week's Sarasota Observer Binge Blog picks by reporter Ryan Kohn.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the reformed SARTQ, an artist collective, as they prepare for their inaugural show "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 19, 2015
SARTQ 2.0

The diverse artist collective returns after a three-year hiatus with a fresh lineup, a debut show and a new vision for the Sarasota arts scene.

  • Arts + Culture
The School District of Manatee County hopes 10 summer events will encourage children to read over the summer. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2019
Manatee Schools partner for summer learning opportunities

District hopes to prevent learning loss over sumer.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paul and Sarah Karon plan to donate up to $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Landscape Supervisor Ramone Sepulveda checks a weather station in Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 30, 2014
Technology optimizes conservation

Savings to Lakewood Ranch CDDs will be highest now, during rainy season.

  • East County
  • News
The Charter Review Board's unanimous decision to remain an elected body was met by applause from audience members.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 29, 2016
Charter Review Board votes to remain an elected body

After a large turnout at a special meeting of the Sarasota County Charter Review Board last night, the board voted to remain an elected body.

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  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 17, 2021
Sarasota Chamber celebrates 101st annual meeting

About 400 members of the chamber met at the Hyatt Regency for lunch.

  • Sarasota
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Patrons of Dinner and a Movie in 2018 enjoyed dinner before sitting down to watch Kurt Russell's "Captain Ron.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Garden Club prepares for Friday's Dinner and a Movie

Fundraiser planned at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 17, 2021
Symphony Massage, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce host ribbon-cutting on Longboat Key

The spa business opened in mid-February 2020, but the chamber took the opportunity to welcome them in 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Antares will be one of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions performing for Gabby Herrmann March 4 during the ninth annual benefit for the Myakka City Historic School House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2018
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions gives special benefit in Myakka City

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
A World Rowing spokesman said more than 8,000 fans packed Nathan Benderson Park on Sunday for the final day of the world championships.   File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2017
Rowing facility shows its mettle

Indicators suggest 2017 World Rowing Championships generated $18.65 million in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Business Observer 12.10.09

More than 100 Realtors, business partners and friends watched as the Manatee Association of REALTORS appointed its 2010 leadership Dec. 4 at River Strand at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • News
In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Please don't give up control of our gate for 10 years," said Country Club West resident Tom Willson. "We need the flexibility to address our safety issue at Balmoral."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 19, 2015
Lakewood Ranch CDDs approve roadshare agreement

The three districts will share the costs of communal roads and gates maintenance.

  • East County
  • News
Sherry Richardson and Barry Grooms
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee Chamber Expo

Members of the Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce gathered Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Bradenton Convention Center. Members set up booths and guests networked and enjoyed light food and drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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