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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 4, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts food drive

These days, even quick stops by a food drive are a welcome chance to see friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association’s June 2 meeting renderings of the future Siesta Promenade development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Traffic worries create bumpy road for Siesta Promenade

Would the addition of 600 residential units equal traffic trouble for the Stickney Point Road property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officers Kurt Denver and Carmen Woods, which were already in the area on patrol, rushed to the scene and got there as the child's father was pulling the infant out of the pool.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 6, 2012
Sarasota Police save infant from drowning

Two police officers patrolling the Arlington Park neighborhood rushed to the scene of a drowning and performed CPR on an infant that fell in a pool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 22, 2019
Allegiant launches first of nine new destinations from Sarasota today

Flights to Baltimore and Asheville, N.C., precede seven more new flights in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry Sparkman, Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson, Richard and Barbara Basch and Board of Trustees Chairman Dean Eisner open the new visual arts center. Photo by Katie Johns
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
A+E Year in Review: 2017

The top arts and entertainment stories from 2017.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Palm Avenue residents have complained about the lack of setbacks required for new high-rise projects such as 624 Palm.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 30, 2019
City considers Palm Avenue setback changes

Responding to resident concern about new construction, staff members want to adjust the street's design standards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jacqueline Putrino, here shooting onto the green at the Donald Ross Invitational, won the individual state girls golf title in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2020
Riverview girls golf believes it can take home a state title

The Rams finished third as a team last season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Center, Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County President and CEO Bill Sadlo with the 2016 Youth of the Year nominees Brittany Alling, Kayla McGann, Rickey Tedesco and Almuta Hawks.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 30, 2016
Boys & Girls Club awards Youth of the Year

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County host the annual Steak and Burger dinner honoring the Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts food, book drive

Donors dropped off food on one side of the parking lot and books on the other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.16.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Tampa Mustangs-TJ club softball team, which includes six players from Lakewood Ranch High, finished third at the PGF National Championships in Huntington Beach, California. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch club softball team finishes third at national championships

Lakewood Ranch area players are key to Tampa Mustangs-TJ travel team success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Oscar Hernandez, of Parkwood Dental, is offering to buy kids candy back and send the candy to the troops. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 1, 2018
Bradenton dentist offers candy buyback event

Kids make money, overseas troops get treats

  • East County
  • News
Gene Savar steps aside and acknowledges Janet Savar as she rides her bicycle through Del Webb. Some cyclists say it's important for pedestrians to acknowledge they heard a cyclist's bell or shout so the cyclist knows she can pass.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sidewalk debate runs in cycles

What is the most effective way for East County cyclists and pedestrians to share the sidewalk?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
No monkey business here

The Colony was hopping Saturday, Oct. 10, due to its beautiful guest bartender, Molly Klauber.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Blown Sideways Through Life" runs through March 24
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
Work is a four-letter word in Claudia Shear’s 'Blown Sideways Through Life'

Claudia Shear’s one-act, one-woman, 90-minute thrill ride, 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' offers plenty of laughs in this Backstage at the Players production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Santa takes a break from a stop in Lakewood Ranch to answer questions.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2018
Calendar

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  • LWR Life
Commissioners discussed the pros and cons of adjusting their meeting schedules on Nov. 16, ultimately directing staff to conduct some research before continuing the conversation. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 17, 2020
City commissioners consider shift to evening meetings

When should the City Commission hold its meetings? Some elected officials think the night time is the right time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 26, 2009
Three stores to open on Main

Good Earth Natural Foods, Big Olaf Creamery and Yoder's Amish Shoppe and the Katy Rose Oilery are expected to open over Labor Day weekend in time for the Sept. 4 Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • News
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