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

  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 19, 2012
Recovered hawk takes flight

After sustaining life-threatening burns Sparky's road to recovery and back to the wild is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 5.24.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on his foray into writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 4, 2026
Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Musician Chuck Black realized a longtime dream by playing with his band Silver Thunder at Music on Main.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Look at the Freaks: 'Side Show'

Step right up and take a behind-the-scenes historical look at the freaks of The Players' 'Side Show.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 3, 2025
Riverview sets example of beach volleyball's potential

The Rams are a top 20 team in Florida after adding sand courts and a D-1 head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2023
Sarasota Crew rowers make a splash at Youth Nationals

The U17 men's 8+ boat took gold while the varsity women's 8+ boat finished fifth, among other results.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 18, 2024
Big Cat Habitat operator bonds with exotic animals through trust and love

Clayton Rosaire specializes in big cats and has spent a large portion of his life working with them on an everyday basis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Terry Turner

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Art and Advocacy

Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 30, 2020
Manatee County to add ambulances in east Bradenton and Myakka City

The additions, which were recently approved for the 2020-21 fiscal year, will increase Manatee's fleet to 21 units and provide Myakka City with its first ambulance.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2017
Lakewood Ranch volleyball hopes to rebound from 2016 season

The Mustangs coach believes this year's team is more committed to the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 26, 2022
This Week in A+E: April 28 to May 4

Ballet and dance take center stage in Sarasota this week, and there will also be heaping helpings of top notch musical theater on the menu.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 18, 2012
Adams buys 19 Colony units

A company owned by W. Andrew Adams recently purchased 19 Colony units. Many unit owners, however, are still unsure of their next step.

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