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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By David Conway |
  • May 23, 2014
Closures scheduled for Memorial Day

Government offices will be closed in the city and county in observance of the holiday, and street closures are planned for Monday's parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 24, 2013
Spirit of season shines bright on Longboat Key

Here are our top-three picks for festive flair in our 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 2, 2014
Sheriff's operation targets underage alcohol sales

Eight area convenience store clerks were cited for selling alcohol to a minor during an undercover sting by the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Governor tours rowing facility

Gov. Rick Scott today visited Nathan Benderson Park as the venue welcomed rowers for the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships, which run through Aug. 18.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2013
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Vehicle burglaries hit one Lakewood Ranch street; TAC unit nabs burglars; City scraps State Street garage proposals; Town and police union at odds over new contract

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 1, 2013
Sarasota picked to host 2017 World Rowing Championships

Rowing's governing body picked Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park as the venue for the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 14, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Republicans score big campaign contributions; Burglars rob East County store; Sarasota Orchestra Celebrates 65 years; and MORE

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 7, 2013
Town prepares for groin challenge hearing

The town is preparing for an upcoming state hearing in response to a challenge to place three north-end groins on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2013
Commission delays decision on pet ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners delay advertisement of a public hearing for an ordinance banning the sale of commercially bred dogs, cats and rabbits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2021
Lido Key, Longboat members of Temple Emanu-El try Hanukkah on the beach

On the fourth night, members gathered on the beach for a unique celebration.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2025
Sarasota Bay Seafood & Music Festival fills ears and stomachs

The event was held in its new location of the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
Sarasota police officer completes FBI National Academy program

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos becomes the 12th graduate of the advanced training curriculum.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2024
Memorial Day parade set for May 27 in downtown Sarasota

The parade will march down Main Street from Osprey Avenue to J.D. Hamel Park.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Longboat Key Community Open House returns March 8

The annual event spotlights local businesses, organizations and town departments at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2025
Sarasota Performing Arts Center workshops scheduled for Feb. 11

A City Commission workshop Tuesday morning and community town hall in the afternoon will provide further refinements for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2019
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band musician sells home along the Manatee River

Former Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen says it's time to part with his "Rambling River Retreat" in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 11, 2023
UTC event at The Green features dogs in costume

Barks and Boos drew hundreds of dog-friendly patrons and vendors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2023
New 17,000-square-foot Bobby Jones clubhouse closer to approval

If approved by the Sarasota City Commission, the building will boast an Old Florida-style architecture that evokes the original Gillespie Clubhouse.

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