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Gloria Schroeder
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Looking for things to do? Concierges list their top picks

These hotel concierges on Longboat Key and in Sarasota list their top recommendations for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A class photo of Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 graduating class.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High School's first graduating class celebrates 10 years

Lakewood Ranch High School's 2001 yearbook was titled 'The Final Piece' -- to honor its first graduates as the last puzzle piece needed to complete the high school. This week, that pioneering class celebrates its 10-year reunion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Teresa Mast
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Teresa Mast

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC is under contract to buy the former bank building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive and the vacant lot owned by Bill Saba next to the building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2011
Whitney Beach owner welcomes modifications

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board reduced a proposed height modification for Whitney Beach Plaza from five stories to four stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gillian St. George and Rita Rust decide to relax in the late-afternoon breeze Saturday outside Uptown Gallery. Walkthrough traffic had not been significantly off that day they say. (Photo by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 18, 2020
For the time being, galleries are open for business

With theaters and museums closing, they're a last bastion of art and culture

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
The outlook for The Shore at Longboat Key will offer diners a view of Sarasota Bay. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
The Shore on Longboat Key snags MoZaic chef

The Shore is one of four restaurant projects planned or underway on the Key. Here are a few details on the new dining landscape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karmani Gregory.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Karmani Gregory

The Braden River guard talks his favorite basketball memory and his best advice.

  • East County
  • Sports
District leaders are considering the best way to hold end of the year events such as prom and graduation.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 26, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean McAdams

Sean McAdams, 18, is enjoying his senior year pitching for the Cardinal Mooney Cougars. McAdams has played baseball since he was 4 years old, however, he played basketball his freshman and sophomore year and was the quarterback this year for the football team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gillette Bauer.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Gillette Bauer

The ODA senior talks on-court leadership and her love of science.

  • East County
  • Sports
Logan Wright.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Logan Wright

The Lakewood Ranch wrestler talks being recruited to the team and his love of dinosaurs

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball freshman Madi Mignery.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 17, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madi Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High freshman had 12 points and 14 rebounds in a Jan. 15 win against Booker High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball junior Kali Barrett.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Kali Barrett

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jaimee Baker won a trophy for catching the most fish, a total of 21.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Klub Fishing Tournament

The 4th annual Kids Klub Fishing Tournament, part of the Sarasota Slam, took place, Wednesday, Aug. 8, aboard the Flying Fish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One group wrote out “40 Years Of Sand Sculpting” and incorporated it into their piece, Saturday, May 5.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Sand Sculpting Contest

The 40th Annual Sand Sculpting Contest took place, Saturday, May 5, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Terry and Sally Kall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 27, 2010
Seaplace's Halloween Potluck

Seaplace's first event of the season took place at the clubhouse and was open to all the residents with the price of admission being a dish to share for a potluck dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gia, 4 mos., and Will Nielubowicz, 2, pose together for a photo in the pumpkin patch Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 24th annual Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun and festivities that took place out at the 24th annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Cosi fan tutte" runs at Sarasota Opera from Oct. 31 through Nov. 15.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 29, 2025
Sarasota Opera revives a fall tradition with 'Così fan tutte'

The production of Mozart's playful look at infidelity ends a hiatus of two years for full-blown fall shows.

  • Arts + Culture
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