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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2019
'Nog Blog: Have you a valediction, boy-o?

"Eyes Wide Shut" and "L.A. Confidential" are the final recommendations of 2019.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2017
New Blood: Brody, Ahearn-Koch win City Commission seats

The City Commission is getting two new members on Friday. How much change will Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch bring to City Hall?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 22, 2017
Water safety emphasized on Sarasota area beaches

In a community surrounded by the gulf, the bay and inland waterways, drownings are again a concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival brings performance art to The Ringling

Dwight Currie, curator of performances, shares his insight on this year's lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Conversation with Mark Pritchett

The president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation discusses some problems facing nonprofits post-recession, and strategies looking forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 28, 2024
Siesta Key advocate leads the fight against large-scale hotels

Lourdes Ramirez, a Siesta Key resident and neighborhood advocate, is committed to safeguarding the Key from out-of-scale development.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 25, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's Mission in Motion delivers the goods to local charities

Gathering both physical and monetary donations, Mission in Motion is currently supporting eight organizations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 19, 2025
Religious leaders across faiths celebrate unity for Thanksgiving

Leaders on Longboat and St. Armands keys have been working to unite community members at Thanksgiving for 45 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch photography club preserves moments in time

The club was founded in 2004 and works to bring together photographers of all interests and skill levels.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 5-11

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 20, 2023
Music Compound SRQ puts students center stage at Back to School Bash

The event offered the public an opportunity to enjoy music from the studio’s student performers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2023
Daiquiri Deck giving away free daiquiris for a year

To celebrate National Daiquiri Day, each of the five restaurant locations will award one lucky winner free daiquiris for the year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2023
Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

Sarasota Fast Break: 02.09.23

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 9, 2023
Manatee schools names Lakewood Ranch High teacher as Teacher of the Year

Kelly Smith Williams, an anatomy and physiology teacher, is the School District of Manatee County's 2023 Teacher of the Year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Campout helps neighbors bond

Neighbors connect during the annual Lakewood Ranch Community Campout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 4, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring Beauty

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman collected a few tips, tried out some new products and learned about the latest trends for makeup this spring at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2015
Manatee County accepts growth discussion invitation

The Barrier Island Elected Officials Organization wants to know how Manatee County officials plan to handle future growth of home and commercial developments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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