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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 16, 2010
'Friends' refute Fishkind study

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch formally explained why it is opposed to incorporation during a public meeting June 9.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 23, 2022
'Pre-professional' soccer club coming to Sarasota

The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in the United Soccer League's League Two in May 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 6, 2025
An eye-catching exhibition of bird photography lands at Selby Gardens

"The High Life" captures our feathered friends in nature, museums and studios.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 3: Scott Boyes

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 29, 2024
Sarasota named best date-night city in the US

When it comes to a night on the town, Sarasota tops 160 cities across the country.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2025
Myakka animal sanctuary lands important grant

The Bishop-Parker Foundation has gifted Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary $50,000 to complete hurricane damage repairs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 9.13.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.23.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 14, 2013
Holidays arrive early with ornament sale

Avid collector Michael Nitzsche prepares to pass on the sparkle of his 60,000 ornaments to benefit his church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
City rejects St. Armands zoning study request

The Sarasota City Commission declined a proposal by the St. Armands Business Improvement District.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High alumna thrives with LSU women's basketball

After two transfers, LaDazhia Williams is living up to her potential for the undefeated Tigers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Su Byron |
  • August 19, 2021
Art and About: The Arts Scene is Back!

It’s fall, but it feels like spring. The once-dormant area art scene is finally making a comeback. Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening.

  • LWR Life
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
The center of the storm: a look back at the 2004 hurricane season

A decade ago, four storms threatened the Key in the span of 45 days. The island was spared - but Longboat might not always be so lucky.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Sports Briefs

Two new host tenants sign on at Premier campus; Kids golf for free at Stoneybrook course; Shiels joins OCU volleyball; U11 Monsters finish as invitational runner-up; Wave Runners compete in first open-water swim

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2016
Signs of the Times

“Children of a Lesser God” is a play with heart and serious technical demands. Its success was in Corinne Woodland’s hands

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota School Board District 2: Karen Rose

Meet the candidate.

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