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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 27, 2010
Election coverage: Candidates differ on taxes, Social Security

Opposition to offshore oil drilling may be the only common ground between incumbent District 13 Congressman Vern Buchanan and his opponent, James Golden. They hold opposing views on continuing tax cuts, the state of Medicare and Social Security and the federal government's health-care reform.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Our View

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2024
Elections: Liberty, slavery?

The candidates’ political philosophies matter. Are they capitalists or statists?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 2, 2026
The key to happiness? Rock climber-turned-horse trainer says it's all about flow

After years of competition and traveling the world chasing his dreams, Nate Gold has found the most contentment at his Sarasota home with his family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Our View: Still time to kill health bills

Our View: Still time to kill health bills

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2022
Hurricane Ian updates, news in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Water and wastewater services were restored to most of Siesta and Casey keys on Saturday morning. A boil water notice is in effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2020
Best of Longboat Key Cops Corner: 2020

A look back at a year of protecting, serving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Younger wants to see change

At-large challenger Phillip Younger believes it's time to shake up the Town Commission and its longtime public servants by bringing new ideas to the table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
Coalition defends feasibility study

Coalition members say some of the statements made by the Friends of Lakewood Ranch are 'inflammatory, misleading or just plain wrong.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 2, 2021
OPINION: Ivermectin II: Cons and pros

Readers chastised us, saying we were promoting a COVID-19 drug that’s dangerous and unproven. Dr. Pierre Kory addresses those concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Abby Weingarten |
  • February 17, 2022
Spring Into Action

There’s a pastime for every passion in Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2010
Our View: Act II should be even better

Let's start with this: Never have we seen anyone obtain $600,000 in taxpayer cash so quickly and easily.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 8, 2024
Can the Hermitage Artist Retreat find refuge from the storm?

Hermitage CEO Andy Sandberg vows to rebuild after being hit by a hurricane twice in two years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 14, 2023
Urbanite Theatre's pugilistic premiere doesn't pull any punches

Boxing meets black holes in Franky D. Gonzalez's play "That Must be the Entrance to Heaven."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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