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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2024
Sarasota Opera names Melissa Voigt development director

Voigt previously held the position from 2002-09, when she led fundraising efforts for the opera house's renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 12, 2025
Volunteers implement massive countywide cleanup

Trash collection efforts took place Saturday throughout Sarasota County, contributing to the "Greatest American Cleanup."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 8, 2024
Downtown Sarasota lights new Christmas tree

The "Light Up The Night" Fresh Fridays event offered live music, a giant snow globe and more, but the focus was the new, larger Christmas tree at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2023
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 25, 2025
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with spectacle

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honored winners in 10 categories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 11, 2024
Commissioners approve utility rate increases to pay for upcoming projects

Longboat Key town commissioners unanimously supported a new five-year utility rate increase schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 9, 2023
Residential Rental Registry takes effect, aimed at organizing town rentals

The new registry that went into effect on Oct. 1 applies to residentially zoned properties that are rented to vacationers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 21, 2026
Divas and Dogs brings together fashion and animal lovers

Divas and Dogs is in its 16th year raising funds for The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 13, 2026
Fruitville apartment plan to replace cottages makes second appearance

Multiple comments remain as block-long apartment development on Fruitville Road requires third submittal to the Sarasota Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2023
Pulte heads partnership to provide Lakewood Ranch home to veteran

Pulte, Building Homes for Heroes and SMR combined to provide a mortgage-free home in Sapphire Point for veteran Lucio Gaytan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
SMR names new realty president

Kirk Boylston, who has spent his career on the West Coast, returns home to lead Lakewood Ranch into prominence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 29, 2025
Maintaining a positive direction is key to new LWRBA chair

Julie Fanning will guide the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance through its 20th anniversary year.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2021
Caring Hearts return for First Step of Sarasota luncheon

The luncheon honored Dr. Washington Hill on Sept. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 27, 2023
No fire found at Main Street church

Sarasota fire-rescue and police temporarily block the thoroughfare during the Friday morning investigation.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2009
Horses, holly raise funds for area youth

Clermark Equestrian held its first Horses & Holly Benefit Gala Dec. 11 for the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 25, 2010
Buchanan to address City Commission

Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
SmartFarm hosts first fundraiser

Members of the Lakewood Ranch SmartFarm will be pouring the beverages of your choice during The Polo Grill's Charity Bartending Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Christopher Miller |
  • August 13, 2010
Gecko's hosts 'Beauty and the Geek' party

Gecko's Grill and Pub hosted this first annual event at 9 p.m., Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2010
Braden River kids boogie day away

Students at Braden River Elementary School showed off their best dance moves during the school's first Dance Party Sept. 17. The event was part of the school's new Positive Behavior Support program, which rewards children for their positive behavior.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 14, 2010
Chamber seeks volunteers for LBK Triathlon

The first Longboat Key Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 24.

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