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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 23, 2025
Manatee County commissioners to decide future of Mixon Fruit Farms property

Either the county will purchase the property, or it will be sold to a developer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 25, 2020
Sarasota North Public Library hosts Smithsonian exhibit

The Voices & Votes: Democracy in America” exhibition is on display through October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 5, 2019
New Bradenton business plans to host weddings, special events

The East County entrepreneur "just happens to have ALS" as he opens wedding, special events venue.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 11, 2025
City asks: How much noise is too much?

In a long-awaited new ordinance, the Sarasota City Commission says if you can hear it from 100 feet away, it's too loud.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 24, 2022
Tara community residents seek more traffic-calming measures

Speed tables and a crosswalk have slowed traffic in Tara, but residents want more help from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
Hydroponic farming is tall task for veterans' nonprofit in Sarasota

Vets2Success benefits from donation by Lakewood Ranch area's Gardeners Out East to run its hydroponic farm in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 23, 2018
Road swap clears path for changes to Siesta Drive

Now that the county will manage major Siesta Key roads, residents are seeking improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 27, 2009
Harborage home up for raffle

Dream House Charity will raffle off a home in The Harborage to benefit Manatee Children's Services. The raffle begins June 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key dredging delayed again by hurricane

It’s the second time project manager Steve Bassett had to move his dredge from Longboat to Tampa for safe harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Cops Corner: East County

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 30-Feb. 5

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2022
Planned Parenthood meets the moment with annual luncheon

The "Meet The Moment" luncheon was held Nov. 7.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 6, 2009
Harry's owners have plans in store

Harry's Continental Kitchens will re-open Friday, Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
Sound of scholars

Local students Caleb Upton and Matthew Vaadi received some help for their upcoming studies to the tune of $1,000 each from the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. The scholarships were made possible through the Sheridan E. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Both students plan to use the funds toward a career in music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 21, 2015
FYI Friday: Randy the Rooster ruffles feathers in Osprey

This week's FYI Friday features news about a cocky rooster, plans for Five Points Park and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 6, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Farmers Market eyes expansion

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

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  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Liquor store opens, spurs hope for plaza

LBK Liquors opened its doors June 30 with shelves stocked full of wine, whiskey, beer and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
Big Cat Habitat to county: Stop the flooding

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on the county's radar for three years, and little has been done.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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