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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2025
Reverend reflects on 45 years of service

The Longboat community joins in jubilee for Rev. Phillip Schweda, who was ordained in 1979.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
Show some puppy love for new center

If you're hankering for some puppy love, there's a new spot in downtown Sarasota just for you. Southeastern Guide Dogs will open its Discovery Center to the public Sept. 2, at 1618 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Baylis admirers cheer her accomplishments

The Economic Development Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a retirement reception Tuesday, May 24, at Laurel Oak Country Club, for Kathy Baylis, founding president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 31, 2011
Main Street announces new merchant

Pastries by Design will open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this fall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 15, 2020
Harry's is here to serve

The corner store and deli are reopening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 23, 2019
Asolo Rep Theatre directors share their own take at luncheon

The Asolo Repertory Theatre's Director’s Take Luncheon was held Jan. 23 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge opening delayed

A run across it will continue as planned.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2017
Crowd roars for Lakewood Ranch campers

Summer camp concludes with 'The Lion King Jr.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 9, 2015
Microsoft announces store opening at Mall at UTC

Microsoft will open three new stores this summer, including one at The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Neighborhood news

Waterlefe opens remodeled River Club; GreyHawk revs up holiday spirit

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 24, 2017
A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 29, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit adds more horsepower to its Myakka facility

With news horses on the way, Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy can make a greater impact providing equine therapy to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 17, 2021
District prepares for new $5.7 million book adoption

The district is attempting to keep up with new state standards and book adoptions despite a lack in state funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor 1.13.15

Underground utilities; Colony; Trump

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident adds muscle by buying an Impala

Tom Rokosz's classic muscle car is just one of many to be showcased at the Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 6, 2009
Mystery Man

Few Sarasota business leaders, residents or city employees know much about City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2025
Manatee County's River Club has a pig problem

Neighbors and the homeowners association have hired trappers to reduce the number of wild hogs.

  • East County
  • News
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