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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2025
After five decades, this Lakewood Ranch Santa continues to spread joy and more

Rich Vannucci, who still wears the Santa suit his mother made for him 50 years ago, isn't ready to put a wrap on his career.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 19, 2025
How much is too much communication between commissioners and residents?

Manatee County Commissioner Bob McCann's quasi judicial conduct is questioned by fellow commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 14, 2005
Operation: LOVE

Twenty missionaries from Methodist churches in Ohio visited Myakka City United Methodist Church to help with its hurricane relief ministry.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 27, 2025
How $115 billion is spent

We are fortunate our lawmakers are not like New York’s. Even so, we should know how lawmakers spend our money.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2023
I shudder to think of the consequences of not putting up shutters

Residents of Lakewood Ranch area mostly were confident of not having to put up shutters for Hurricane Idalia.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 14, 2013
Pressing Matter

Whether you prefer to eat or drink your veggies, we can all agree that adding more nutrients to your diet is a good thing - especially when they taste this good.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 10, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra primed for a Beatles and rock 'n' roll revolution

The Sarasota Orchestra is preparing for a set of Beatles tunes, a change of pace from a steady diet of Brahms and Beethoven.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 30, 2025
Cross-country runners in Florida learn to take heat in stride

Florida's potent mix of temperature and humidity constitutes an evolving challenge.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 19, 2025
Ivey turns Sarasota boys basketball from cellar dweller to state contender

Basketball coach BJ Ivey has led the Sailors on their best run in over 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy one step closer to becoming a reality

With contract approval, Lakewood Ranch Charter Academy focuses on a location.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marc Dalmau

The Cardinal Mooney High senior is second in Class 2A in the boys discus (48.77 meters).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 2, 2023
Lighthouse takes steps toward a brighter future

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center continues helping those with vision loss as it works on repairing its home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Larry Cohen reigned as Sleep King

In his famous Sleep King ad from 1983, Larry Cohen offered free two-hour naps and proclaimed he would get you your mattress on the same day, even if he had to deliver it on his back. He never changed the ad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Ambo Foods

Technology and Innovation -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Willowbrook homes situation prompts a legislative bid

County officials will add to their legislative program a proposal to remove mandatory arbitration clauses from residential construction contracts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: China Smith

'The People's Champ' talks about growing up in Sarasota, giving back to his community and his plans to return to the boxing ring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pro returns to the court

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center Head Tennis Professional Chris Marquez competed in the 2011 Tennis Exhibition Tour for Charity March 12 at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
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