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Results for: How to Get Emergent Promo Code 2026 [VINEET] – Get 15% Exclusive Discount

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 10, 2013
De Furia shows respect on and off the bench

The Hon. Rick De Furia reflects on a long and varied career as he prepares for retirement, effective Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 28, 2013
Spotlight: Climbing the Ranks

Five Sarasota Ballet dancers moved up from the corps de ballet to coryphee. Get to know them before you see them on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 16, 2024
84-year-old lives his dream as a stand-up comedian

On-stage as "Gerry Atric," Longboat's Cliff Hornsby injects a dose of levity into the aging process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 31, 2024
Sarasota Players stages rock opera to shake off summer doldrums

Brian Finnerty, director of Green Day's "American Idiot," talks about the youth-oriented production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 9, 2025
Moving forward from hurricanes takes united community effort

Leaders in the tourism industry celebrate successes in recovery and encourage both visitors and residents to support local businesses along the road to full recovery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 23, 2025
Betty J. Johnson Library celebrates 20th anniversary

The library, founded in 2003, is located in the predominantly Black community of Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 5, 2024
Manatee promises improved water quality after treatment plant upgrades

Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration membranes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2024
Spa retreat featuring salt room, infrared sauna opens in Waterside Place

La Chic Bohème perseveres through construction delays to offer a unique experience.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2024
Grove workers bring a Thanksgiving feast to the masses

When it comes to feast mode, not many can compare to the Grove's recipe for Thanksgiving success. The Lakewood Ranch restaurant uses military precision to feed 7,000 people turkey and all the fixings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 31, 2024
Longboat resident, Broadway producer brings 'Hadestown' to Sarasota

The North American tour of "Hadestown" coming to Sarasota is a homecoming for Tom Kirdahy, a producer of the musical and a Longboat Key homeowner.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Rhodes

Jimmy and Karisa Rhode moved to the area from snowy Minnesota and never looked back.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 9, 2025
Give me pumpkin over peppermint, please

Halloween's over, but it's still pumpkin season until Thanksgiving if you ask me.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2025
Fundraising campaign begins for Benderson Park boathouse/events center

With schematics mostly finished, NBP Conservancy looks toward a first quarter of 2028 completion date.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 2-8

The best of arts and entertainment in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 2, 2025
Setting the scene at the Mote Science Education Aquarium one mural at a time

Gifted local artist Andrew Viera places his talent on exhibit at the Sarasota landmark.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2025
Panel shifts focus from Van Wezel to new performing arts center

Tiger Bay Club program on Purple Ribbon Committee report puts new Sarasota Performing Arts Center at center stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 18, 2026
Sculptor explores the power of the flower for community unity

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann brings her towering flower statues to New College of Florida, Hawaii, Paris and beyond.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 27 to July 3

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Commission, Sheriff eye same property for expansion

County commissioners and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman are interested in 1301 Cattlmen Road as a future expansion site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home

After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor's home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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