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Results for: Simpleswap Promo Code : (ARCH30) Exclusive 10% Off On Trading Fees

  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 19, 2024
Demolition of Sarasota restaurant makes way for new development

Heavy machinery tore down the former location of Sweet Tomatoes, near The Landings Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2025
Fresh Fridays block party helps kicks off the new year

“New Year on the Block” ushered in the year 2025 while offering the signature sights and sounds of Fresh Fridays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run brings energy to the holiday spirit

Runners dressed in festive attire for the 48th annual event held on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 30, 2022
Christ Church collects toys for Our Daily Bread

Christ Church collected donations for Our Daily Bread of Bradenton during a drive-thru toy and food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2024
Students flourish at Manatee County Fair steer shows

The annual steer show highlights action at the fair on Jan. 13.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 9, 2023
World Champions Cup changes Sunday schedule

The final rounds, held Sunday at The Concession Golf Club, will now begin at 8 a.m.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 2, 2025
Superheroes step into the spotlight in support of Circus Arts Conservatory

The event helped the nonprofit raise more than $300,000 for its student programs.

  • Black Tie
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 10, 2023
Longboat Key Democratic Club holds first meeting of the season

The club hosted a former state attorney to discuss "The Crisis of Voter Suppression and What We Can Do About It."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2025
Bike Rodeo event highlights bike safety as school year approaches

The event, held at the Sarasota City YMCA, donated 32 bikes and some 40 helmets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2025
Meeting on planned Sailing Squadron building set for Aug. 13

Sarasota Sailing Squadron is seeking a zoning waiver for planned Youth Education Building.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2024
So how much rain did Sarasota get Tuesday?

The Arlington Park neighborhood in Sarasota received more than 8 inches of rain in 24 hours.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2024
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

Stacey Corley, Jason Samson and Heather Van Wie join the VSC board for two-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Janet Combs |
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

  • Black Tie
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 20, 2025
Buccaneer restaurant concept on Longboat Key paused

The group behind Columbia Restaurants is not moving forward with their plans for a 196-seat concept on the parcel previously home to Pattigeorge's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 23, 2022
Jason Bearden wins Manatee County Commission at-large seat

Jason Bearden unseated four-term Commissioner Carol Whitmore with 61.54% of the votes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2009
Letters to the editor

Weldon Frost, a 20-year volunteer with the Salvation Army, recalls some vignettes as a bell ringer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
BALANCING ACT

The East County's top Realtors are making a bold statement: The market is balancing out. And halfway through 2010, they have the numbers to prove it.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Sign Fine

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. In March, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 14, 2020
COVID closings draw mixed reviews in Longboat

Longboat Key's public beach parking has been closed since June 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 16, 2016
Fa La La Fashion: Sarasota's most stylish scenesters give festive fashion advice

‘Tis the season for festive fashion — but nothing that blinks, please.

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