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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2022
Dick Vitale talks turkey, lessons and love at Thanksgiving in Lakewood Ranch

The ESPN announcer gave thanks for those donating to the V Foundation, his long tenure at ESPN, his family and his 52-year love affair with his wife, Lorraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • November 8, 2012
Election Day in Sarasota: How it played out

Election Day in Sarasota: How it played out

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
A+E Year in Review: 2017

The top arts and entertainment stories from 2017.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2025
Pickleball players search for home courts closer to home

Passionate pickleball players — which is to say just about all of them — are dinking and dunking for new Lakewood Ranch courts to compete on. A solution might be in play.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 21, 2011
St. Denis: a history

Bruce St. Denis began his tenure with the town in October 1996 and became town manager less than a year later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 9, 2023
Ringling College partners with Longboat nonprofits to make documentaries

Three short films will be shot and produced with a focus on environmental education and outreach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2021
City keeps options open for Bobby Jones renovation

Although some officials were concerned about ceding control and delaying construction, the board will attempt to find private companies interested in operating the municipal golf course and funding improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Attorney questions IPOC funding

Attorney Steven Thompson believes the 16 homeowners of Lighthouse Point have assumed potential liability because their association is a managing member of the IPOC LLC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.08.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.02.10 to 11.22.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 20, 2019
Partnership brings medical suite to Longboat

The new facility will emphasize wellness

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 29, 2026
Town reiterates stance against fixed-span bridge

About two years after Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier sent a letter to FDOT advocating against a fixed-span bridge, newly picked Mayor Debra Williams has done the same.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Lasting Legacy: Mixon's Fruit Farms

Mixon's Fruit Farms endured struggles - and a change in strategy - to make it to its 75th season.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2023
Self-help author, age 94, encourages seniors to embrace their stage of life

Author and former University of Maryland professor Nancy Schlossberg's most recent book was published in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2020
State COVID-19 testing moves to dog track site

After closing the Cattlemen Road testing center, the state is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at 5400 Bradenton Road.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church returns to outdoor concerts

The church held its second concert of the year with The Romantics.

  • Longboat Key
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