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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
Hot Shots

The winning photos from the Lens on Lakewood Ranch capture the spirit and tranquility of life out east.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Our View

Corporate food stamps

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Christina Fraser has made a haunted high seas production of her backyard.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

Sarasota football roundup: 10.05.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2018
Town officials speak to Longboat Key Democrats

Mayor Terry Gans, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi updated members on the state of the town Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 16, 2019
Animal Rescue Coalition barks to 20 years

The Unconditional Love Gala was hosted Feb. 16 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Jet Skis prove value as rescue equipment

Sarasota County lifeguards and Sheriff's Office deputies collaborated recently for a water rescue in Big Pass, after a 19-foot boat ran aground in Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge writes that the Commission should be able to select its government leadership.
  • By Guest Author |
  • December 8, 2020
LETTERS TO EDITOR: Manatee County commissioner says the commission should be able select its government leaders.

Savanna residents worry Lakewood Ranch area is turning into a "parking lot."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Junior Hannah Eubanks loves leading the audience in cheer. File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Pirate squad to compete at nationals

The Braden River High varsity cheerleading squad will compete in the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships for the first time in school history Feb. 11-12, at Walt Disney World.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford present the donation to Vanessa Morris(center), of Selah Freedom.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 1, 2015
Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness supports local nonprofit

East County-based holistic health center, Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, donated more than $800 in June to Selah Freedom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
Suit up for turtles

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch is selling merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Triton Bend property represents a rarity on Longboat Key because it is a developable tract of vacant land. Construction recently began on two of 13 planned homes. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Real estate: Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle

Longboat Key has always had location working in its favor. But can it stay competitive in lifestyle offerings?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of New York Post
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 3, 2018
'Ideal Home' is the hilarious gay adoption story you didn't know you needed

It's impossible not to love this Fabulous Independent Film Festival (organized by Harvey Milk Festival) flick.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 29, 2015
New summer offerings at Table Creekside and Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar

New cocktails, appetizers and Brazilian meats are added to the two sister restaurants' menus

  • Arts + Culture
Stephanie Arne, the founder of the Creative Animal Foundation, and Tim Davison, a prominent wildlife artist, began living in their tiny house in August and will be in it for about two years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 16, 2017
Tiny House brings its big message to Lakewood Ranch

Willis Smith hosts Creative Animal Foundation as its brings its message of sustainability to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Restrictions established following the construction of the St. Armands garage established a one-hour time limit on nearby residential streets. Now the city is working to ensure residents can exceed that limit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 4, 2019
Residential parking program planned on St. Armands

The city is working with St. Armands residents on a program that will allow people living in the area to exceed time limits when parking on neighborhood streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Cops Corner 02.25.10

A woman turned in half of a pair of dentures that she found on the shore. The dentures had barnacle growth on them and appeared to have been in the Gulf for a while.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Phil Cady has been a member of the Pee Team for the last 20 years at the Iditarod. He spends the whole month of March in Alaska. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboater tracks memories at Iditarod

Every March, Phil Cady heads to Alaska to volunteer on the "Pee" Team at the Iditarod.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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