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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Bradenton woman tells story of perseverance during MS Awareness Week

Bradenton woman tells her story of triumph over multiple sclerosis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 19, 2018
From socks to sauerbraten, Sarasota residents cherish holiday traditions

Families share the recipes and rituals that make the season grand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 14, 2016
A+E Holiday Guide

Celebrate by giving the gift of arts and entertainment. There’s something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 2, 2022
2022 construction projects take shape in Lakewood Ranch

Another big year on tap for East County's formation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2024
'Clyde’s' turns up the heat at FSU/Asolo Conservatory

When four ex-cons find work in Clyde’s kitchen, they discover it’s just another prison.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 25-31

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Town staffer finds balance with tiring work and passion for weightlifting

Matthew Ballew's busy days working for Longboat Key Public Works are paired with a lifestyle of weightlifting and bodybuilding, which has taught him important life lessons.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 4, 2025
Gee's Bend quilters learned to 'make something out of nothing'

Loretta Pettway Bennett and Louisiana Bendolph share their stories at Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2024
Take in flavors of the world without leaving Lakewood Ranch

Want to avoid the hassles of international travel? This globetrotting itinerary requires no passport.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 7, 2025
Plans for a second high school in Lakewood Ranch debated due to traffic

Some Manatee County commissioners argued that Lorraine Road should be widened before adding more traffic to the area.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condominium unit sells for $2,275,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 23 and May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 5, 2018
Red Rock Terrace home sells for $4.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 17, 2022
Animals of all kinds take refuge in this Myakka City sanctuary

Dozens of unwanted and abandoned animals have found a safe haven at Farmhouse Animal & Nature Sanctuary in Myakka City.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2016
Warwich Gardens home tops real estate sales at $775,000

Built in 2003, 7119 Chatsworth Court has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,194 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 19, 2025
What's ahead for the year-old Lakewood Ranch Library

The second floor buildout is in the design phase as library and Manatee County personnel consider how to best use it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 24, 2023
Longboat police seek additional patrol vehicles

The seven additional vehicles will each be assigned to an officer, increasing department morale and vehicle lifespan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble makes notable return

Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble is back after pandemic subsides to play July 4 concert at Sarasota Opera House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key author builds home anew in novel

Peggy Lammers returns to small town Iowa with debut novel 'Onansburg, Iowa."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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