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Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
Harvard University’s Radcliffe Crew team trains at Nathan Benderson Park, which will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships and is seeking volunteers.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Rows of volunteers wanted

The 2017 World Rowing Championship committee still needs 1,100 more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
Marks
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellie Blitz and Annie Maloni
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha's Catholic School Tailgate

St. Martha's Catholic School prepared for the final game showdown between Cardinal Mooney and Out-of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11 with a tailgate. Some students learned cheers from Cardinal Mooney's Varsity cheerleaders, others got ready for a kick-off and some got cougar tattoos. Rico's Pizzeria and Pasta House catered food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown and others approved on first reading revised parking hour restrictions for Longbeach Village that was requested by Mar Vista and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurants.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2012
Commission postpones hedge height decision

The Town Commission on second reading held off on a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key until more seasonal residents return to provide input.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Craig and Lin Boggs
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALERY: Starry Night Dinner

Bacchus the Rascal's Starry Night Dinner was the kick-off to Bacchus on the Beach featuring the history of Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus, the god of wine, was a rascal who loved women, wine and adventure explains Jan Shrem, owner of Clos Pegase Winery. Shrem gave a presentation 'Bacchus the Rascal, a Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen through 4,000 years of Art,' at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Pride Fest 2017 takes place at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at JD Hamel Park.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 2019 Sarasota Film Festival poster also announced the theme, The Beauty of Intelligent Film. Image courtesy Wilde Productions
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 02.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring Sarasota Film Festival, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota Half in Dream, The RIngling and The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Although a Siesta Key group was happy with the latest development in the lawsuit, the city didn't see it as a setback.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 13, 2019
Lawsuit challenging Big Pass dredge advances

A judge has determined an argument from Siesta Key residents meets legal requirements, ordering the city to respond to the project’s opponents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota students head back to school

Sarasota Public Schools opened its doors on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Martini
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 28, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robert Martini

Robert Martini got into prone paddleboarding seven years ago while he was living in Hawaii.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna, Vassyl Lonchyna, Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, George Mycak and Anisa Mycak
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2022
Ukrainians on Longboat Key organize donations, information

As they try to help their people from afar, Longboat Key's Ukrainian community have become de facto experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Wemple. Bradley Battersby, department head of Ringling College of Art and Design’s film program, came to the school when the program was two years old.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 11, 2017
Ringling College's Bradley Battersby named Variety magazine's Mentor of the Year

The department head of the college's film program says earning the award felt incredible. Even better? Seeing his students succeed.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sleep Center Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Did You Know Quality Sleep Hygiene is a Pillar of Health?

Research has shown that adequate sleep is essential to proper functioning.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2014
Bridge openings questioned

The U.S. Coast Guard sets the hours of the New Pass Bridge and Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Boats should stay off front yards

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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