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  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2014
Anti-panhandling campaign kicks off

Downtown Cares, a program aimed at supporting homelessness service providers and discouraging handouts to panhandlers, will put donation boxes in 36 downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2014
Village owners want alley closed

Property owners want a portion of an alley closed behind their home in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Sandbar

This week we went in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
Vision for the Future

An upcoming Urban Land Institute study will help the town plan its short- and long-term goals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 16, 2014
Lady Mustangs cruise to regional berth

The No. 1 seed Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated No. 4 seed North Port 5-1 in a Class 4A-District 11 semifinal match Jan. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 22, 2014
SMA holds groundbreaking ceremony for SMA Prep

The middle school will serve sixth-, seventh-and eighth-grade students and offer the International Baccalaureate's Middle Years Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 16, 2013
Sheriff leads DUI crackdown

In the run up to Labor Day weekend, the Sheriff's Office is participating in a nationwide campaign against drunk drivers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 6, 2013
Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 28, 2025
Car enthusiasts gather for Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show

The annual show, which drew about 400 cars, is held by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2025
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins

New trash bins will coincide with addition of automated trucks in October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 7, 2025
Experts set to talk hurricane preparedness with Sarasota

Local, state and federal speakers are planned for Thursday night Community Conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 8, 2024
Daughters of the American Revolution chapter showcases history

The Sara De Soto Daughters of the American Revolution Centennial Open House Extravaganza featured a genealogy workshop, local authors, cemetery tours and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2024
Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2025
Sarasota County issues rabies advisory after raccoon tests positive

Rabies was found in a raccoon in the Bee Ridge area just outside the Sarasota city limit. The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County is monitoring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2023
Twentieth Boo Run in Lakewood Ranch continues to make a difference

The annual race raises funds for the Another Day for Gray Foundation and the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 15, 2023
Aviva Senior Living keeps the dream alive for seniors

The Jewish senior living community raised funds at its annual dinner to ensure residents can stay in their homes if their funds are diminished.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 17, 2025
The Bay Sarasota celebrates Father's Day

Families packed The Oval for a special Father's Day edition of Sundays at The Bay last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2024
Hundreds attend Lakewood Ranch Library grand opening

The Lakewood Ranch Library opened Jan. 12 with a huge celebration.

  • East County
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