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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2013
Trio honored with Eagle Scout ceremony

The accomplishments of three members of Boy Scout Troop 181 were celebrated Aug. 12 with a Court of Honor ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 22, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Observer checked in with the Sarasota Orchestra's summer camp on its final and most exciting day - recital day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 16, 2014
Frosty returns

He's big, costly and a bear to maintain. But new owners vow to keep River Club's famous snowman shining next year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Randall Reid

Randall Reid will take the reins of Sarasota County government in January, when he assumes his new role as the county's administrator.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 23, 2025
Families partake in early-season cheer at Light Up Longboat

Longboaters and their family members kicked off the holiday season with annual festivities on Nov. 22 at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2022
Memorial garden opened with pet blessings

The new pet memorial garden at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is located off the sidewalk on Bay Isles Road and is open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 14, 2018
Carolyn Michel wins Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards in Italy

The local actress Carolyn Michel won Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards Aug. 25 for her role in the film "Katia."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Organizers gear up for special-needs prom

Woodland The Community Church will host the Night with the Stars Prom for individuals with special needs June 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 24, 2022
Braden River Library expansion offers new opportunities in east Bradenton

The library's new Makerspace, meeting room and three study rooms help visitors explore their creative side.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 20, 2017
Colony gets its first nod from Longboat P&Z Board

Planning and Zoning board approves Unicorp's text amendment for Colony plan, but a lot still must happen before proposal is settled.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Floridays: How 15 units could equal 120

Technically, a ‘yes’ vote would mean 15 units for the north end. But in reality, that translates to a 120-unit hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 4, 2013
Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel

They will also discuss downtown sound regulations at the meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Sophomore pitcher has control of his destiny

The Out-of-Door Academy student was the only Florida pitcher named to the 15U Perfect Game All-American team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.13.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.13.17

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

  • Arts + Culture
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • November 27, 2025
Market Mayhem: Can You Still Retire Comfortably?

Why a Second Opinion Could Be Time Well Spent

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 13, 2025
Ann Gwendolyn Sweet

Her Legacy… Ann Gwendolyn Sweet, aged 90 years, passed away on November 2, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 21, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
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