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By Madison Bierl |
September 24, 2025

Waxing Bye Felicia opens in Lakewood Ranch

Felicia Michaels, owner of Waxing Bye Felicia, said it is her priority to make her clients feel comfortable and satisfied with her services.

East County
Business

By Eric Garwood |
December 28, 2017

2017: Sarasota Year in Review

From triumph to tragedy, Sarasota saw it all in 2017.

Sarasota
News

By Ryan Kohn |
December 27, 2018

A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

East County
Sports

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 24, 2025

Key Chorale kicks off its 41st season with music fit for a king

The title of the symphonic chorus's Sept. 27 concert, "Coronation: Music Inspired by Royalty," comes from Mozart's Coronation Mass.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
May 12, 2011

Our View: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 11, 2011

Our view: Right turns in the Legislature

Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee outsider despised in the media and willing to take unpopular stands on principle, had a surprising amount of success during his first legislative session as governor.

East County
Opinion

By Niki Kottmann |
March 20, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

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 Andrew Warfield |
December 27, 2023

Sarasota Cops Corner: The Best of 2023

Family feuds, getaway drivers on tricycles and a foursome fracas — all that and much more from this year's reports of the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
July 4, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Observer Staff |
June 20, 2023

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Ryan Kohn |
August 9, 2023

Former Riverview state champion golfer sets sights on professional tour

Jacqueline Putrino will take part in the Epson Tour's Q School this month.

Sarasota
Sports

By Brynn Mechem |
January 7, 2021

Conversation with school board newcomer Karen Rose

Rose was elected to the District 2 school board seat.

Sarasota
Schools

By Jay Heater |
October 7, 2020

No popping the Rotary Club's energy balloon in Lakewood Ranch

Observer columnist Jay Heater writes about the efforts of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Harry Sayer |
October 27, 2020

Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Brynn Mechem |
November 3, 2020

Incumbent Moran wins District 1 County Commission seat

Incumbents Mike Moran and Nancy Detert won districts 1 and 3. Newcomer Ron Cutsinger won District 5 seat after Commissioner Charles Hines reached his term limit.