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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2025
Sarasota Paradise brings a whole new level of soccer to Lakewood Ranch

A dogged Swedish soccer player-turned-coach-turned-team owner is determined to push through on an ambitious goal: to sustain professional soccer in the region.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
Fair to say, they love horses

Local teens among many 4-H club members to showcase their talent at the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2024
Mast, Coe square off for District 1 County Commission seat

The Aug. 20 primary election between the two GOP candidates appears likely to decide the race.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2022
County considers higher tourist-tax rate

Sarasota County passed the threshold in 2021 for state certification as a High Tourism Impact County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 12, 2012
Food & Cooking: Made by loving hands

Observer food editor Molly Schechter shares two cookie recipes just in time for the holidays.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Andy Mele

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joel Schleicher |
  • September 16, 2022
My View: 'Mad as hell' — and not willing to take it any longer

It is unconscionable for our president, Joe Biden, to call half of American voters “fascists.”

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2024
Once upon a time in a donut shop

Urbanite Theatre's "Jennifer, Who is Leaving" makes America's invisible women visible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2021
Ready for Launch

These graduates made their mark as extraordinary community leaders at their high schools. But what they have planned next is just as exciting.

  • LWR Life
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • February 17, 2022
Coming Right Up

Lakewood Ranch is expecting another year of tremendous housing growth.

  • LWR Life
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 9, 2013
Aerobic Grandma: Menu of fitness classes for the upcoming year

Whether you are in great physical condition and raring to go or one of those snowbirds who returns each winter saying, "I haven't done a thing since I left here last spring," you have quite a smorgasbord of classes to choose from on the Key this season.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 7, 2016
Colony Resort promoter makes big promises

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Chuck Whittall pledged to buy the town of Longboat Key a ferry to soften traffic concerns during the first pitch of his redevelopment plans.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Sarasota County avoids pension quagmire

Unfunded pension liabilities aren't a concern for Sarasota County due to a statewide pension program that ranks among the best in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2018
Amendments: 7 thru 13

A look at the rest of the questions on the ballot

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2011
Life After Incorporation

By far, the largest change under Lakewood Ranch incorporation would be a completely new governing body for the community. But, how would this affect residents in their day-to-day lives?

  • East County
  • News
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