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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2022
East County alumni make their mark in college

Lakewood Ranch High, Braden River High and The Out-of-Door Academy all have alumni doing big things at the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Longboat Key is merry and bright with Christmas lights

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys are shining bright this holiday season thanks to festive decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Colony neighbors oppose extension

The board at the Aquarius Club wants the commission to deny a Colony Association request to extend a re-opening deadline. It seeks support from residents of other neighboring properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 19, 2025
Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
Circle businesses question paid parking plans

Officials once planned to implement on-street paid parking citywide. Today, St. Armands is the only district where the plans have moved forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2015
Citizens continue push against Lemon Avenue sale

Despite the recommendations of the city's master plan, a group of outspoken residents are urging officials not to sell property next to Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Our View: Smoking on the beach

Ask any non-smoker if he or she would favor banning smoking on Sarasota's beaches, or anywhere for that matter, and, of course, he likely would say yes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2026
Entertainment district expands in Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 3, 2016
Music review: Perlman Music Program

Perlman Music Program celebrates its 12th year on the Suncoast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 3, 2022
Creative team behind 'Hood' dishes on labor and love

Douglas Carter Beane and Lewis Flinn, the couple behind Asolo Rep's "Hood," chat about their creative process and collaborative partnership.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 27, 2025
Bayfront Park naturally filters stormwater, prevents flooding

More effective than an average drainage ditch, Longboat Key's bioswales at Bayfront Park are an example of environmental stormwater management practices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
Selby plans generate historic preservation concerns

As Selby Gardens seeks historic designations for buildings on its property, neighboring residents want to discuss the best way to honor the past.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2018
On economics, Andrew Gillum doesn’t seem to have a clue

Stranger things happen in politics, but it’s difficult to see how Gillum can move his leftist agenda to the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
Hadley leaves Mustangs after decade of excellence

Players and fellow coaches react to the longtime girls basketball coach's departure.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 22, 2023
Sarasota PD partners in DEA National Take Back Day

Unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs may be dropped off at two Sarasota locations on April 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chaplain's Closet

Former undercover agent and NBA referee Bob Delaney will kick off a campaign to collect new sports team T-shirts and other logo clothing items for the troops on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 6, 2018
Positive energy

Mote Marine Laboratory helped kick off the second solar cooperative in Sarasota May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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