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Carolyn Johnson is SCOPE’s 2015 Boundary Crosser award recipient. The painting pictured was created by her mother and is one of her favorites.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Conversation with Carolyn Johnson

Carolyn Johnson is the recipient of the 2015 SCOPE Boundary Crosser award.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
2010 Italy and America collaboration (courtesy Venice Theatre)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2014
aactWorldFest 2014 brings $1 million impact

Beginning Monday, June 16 Venice Theatre will host a week-long international community theater festival dubbed aactWorldFest 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee tourism hits the road

Visit Sarasota's Virginia Haley and Manatee County Convention and Visitors Bureau's Elliott Falcione shared about the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
City begins dialogue on transportation

Frustrated with the worsening conditions along the city’s congested roadways, the City Commission is taking a big-picture look at the city’s transportation problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tanya Waxler created this kitchen table using 3,100 coins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
River Club resident wisely uses pennies in decoration

DIY craft project turns a kitchen table into a coin covered creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 4, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 9 and 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
A starters’ hut is one of the last remaining pieces of the former Sunrise Golf Club, which is just south of Clark Road near I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2016
Mattamy Homes buys abandoned Sarasota golf course

The Canadian homebuilder continues its expansion into Sarasota County with the $14.3 million purchase, a precursor to a potential Palmer Ranch residential project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Jenn Lockwood and other players of virtual cornhole use two cameras to showcase their turn. One camera focuses on the throw, and the other focuses on where the beanbag lands.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2020
Calendar: Virtually Social

When the coronavirus outbreak canceled events, LWR Communities got to work to keep the community connected online.

  • LWR Life
The turtle nest is located at The Castillian, 4525 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Longboat turtle nest opening takes place Sunday

A turtle nest will be opened at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County staff will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Siesta Key Chapel to gather input on a draft of the county’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta residents invited to open house on bike plan

Sarasota County staff will hold an open house at the Siesta Key Chapel Feb. 26, to gather community input on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This Country Club at Lakewood Ranch home at 7806 Mathern Court sold for $1,295,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,973 square feet of living area.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 8, 2020
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton home sales at $2,085,500

List of residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for Nov. 23-27.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
A city employee helps a group of visitors use the new parking pay stations on St. Armands Circle on Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2019
St. Armands paid parking begins

Beginning today, a new parking garage is open on St. Armands Circle, and a new paid parking program is in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 4, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Your destination is ahead

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
St. Armands Circle Park is home to many festivals including a Taste of St. Armands, pictured here. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to premiere later this month

The festival will take place on May 20 and 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2015
County approves master plan for Benderson Park

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved the rezone of 603 acres of parkland to make way for more than $20 million improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High junior Daevon LeBron said the key to "Madden" is using real football strategies in the game. Photo courtesy Daevon LeBron.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota athletes get their competitive sides flowing with video games

Does getting virtual victories make up for a lack of real sports?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet dancers Logan Learned and Kristianne Kleine announce retirement

The principal and first soloist will leave the company after the end of the 2017-2018 season in April.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Schwalbach finishes his run across Florida March 18, at Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Steve Schwalbach: Running Man

Steve Schwalbach ran 234 miles across the state of Florida to honor his mother, Jackie, who died of Alzheimer’s disease last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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