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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's No. 1 ambassador dies at 90

Don O'Leary was a pillar of the community who advocated for more fire stations.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 9-15

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 3-9

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

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 11, 2024
Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 19, 2025
Manatee County to leave Longboat Key plaza space in August

The county planned to turn the leased space into a community center with adult education classes but now is shifting away from putting money into a leased space.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 5, 2026
From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957

For nearly 70 years, Sarasota's iconic Ski-A-Rees has blended athleticism, showmanship and community spirit in a tradition that draws hundreds to their beloved Sunday performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 14, 2026
Sarasota Art Museum showcases Janet Echelman's colorful fiber works

Some of the large installations were inspired by the nets of Indian fishermen.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 4, 2026
What should St. Armands Circle look like in 20 years?

Some 160 stakeholders and others participate in the first of two visioning sessions for the future of St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2025
Sand Bucket List: Must-Try Adventures for a Sun-Soaked Summer

Here are the absolute must-do activities, must-visit spots and must-see sights to make this summer in Sarasota and Manatee counties unforgettable!

  • Sarasota
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Ted Lasso" returns, and Cannes films make critics swoon

Plus, an update on a Sarasota "Big Brother" contestant.

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

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 21, 2019
Longboaters tell about their greatest gifts

Longboaters share their memories of the best giving or receiving they've ever experienced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 24, 2018
Development company buys four Siesta Key properties.

Four Siesta Key properties sells to Sarasota developer.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2018
Healing Waters

Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work and play, but it’s also a great place to get well. Caregivers say the community has served as a sanctuary during their loved ones’ darkest days.

  • LWR Life
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 18, 2024
Wallenda's Wonderland comes back stronger in its second year

Sarasota circus superstar Nik Wallenda wows hometown audiences under the Big Top at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's response to Hurricane Debby flooding was immediate

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

  • East County
  • News
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