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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota Shell Show will combine arts, crafts and science

The event will showcase rare shells and artisanal creations by members of the Sarasota Shell Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 13, 2023
Family of local activist recalls how he desegregated Sarasota's library

Edward James II refused to back down, fighting for his and others' right to access all Sarasota County libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 24, 2010
SSAS goes 'new school'

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences will begin demolition at the end of this month to start construction work on a $6.5 million project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Food Fight

The relationship between the owner of Patrick's Restaurant and Tavern and his landlord soured, which prompted a move down the street earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals against Fleming Island High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 6, 2022
Fashion mission accomplished at Palm Aire Country Club in Sarasota

The Palm Aire Women's Club of Sarasota shows its style with fashion fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2022
Lakewood Ranch fifth graders show off their talents

McNeal Elementary School students perform in annual fifth grade talent show.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued her second letter of intent to approve a special permit for the Ancient Oak Gun Club March 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 20, 2019
Manatee County Fair continues run in Palmetto

Manatee County Fair continues its run in Palmetto

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2019
Sarasota Crew wins 13 races at Halifax Summer Regatta

Sarasota Crew and the Sarasota Scullers win races at the Halifax Summer Regatta in Daytona Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 30, 2019
The Firefly Gala gets glittery with Kesha

Forty Carrots Family Center's annual gala was held March 30 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2014
Go behind the scenes with 'Inside Asolo Rep'

Go behind the scenes with 'Inside Asolo Rep'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2014
Manatee Technical Institute gets name change

Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) is now named Manatee Technical College.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Gudritz |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Village atmosphere can be detriment to Key's future

Siesta Key Village has changed over the last 12 years, and not in a way that I would have anticipated or chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Golf courses partner with PAR 5 Club

The PAR 5 Club recently launched a new year-round golf membership program that provides reduced prices and savings to local residents.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2019
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh announces she will run for reelection

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2017
Amenities lead to net gain

Lakewood Ranch's first age-targeted community is nearing the halfway mark for construction of its lifestyle centerpiece.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 issues to watch: 911 Police Dispatch

The Longboat Key Police Department is down one dispatcher and is about to lose another.

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