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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 19-25

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2023
Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 8, 2023
Paying tribute to Dad with a sampling of his favorite eateries

These Sarasota spots are great to take Dad for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 19, 2023
Glitz and glamour dazzle in a Country Club remodel

This freshly renovated home delights with its finely curated luxury design.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 6, 2023
Four-wheeler rider wins championship despite past limb injury

Seven-year-old Colton Lawson never lost the need for speed after losing the lower part of both legs in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2023
Guide dog-in-training brings joy to Sarasota Doctors Hospital

Skipper, a black Labrador retriever from Southeastern Guide Dogs, is being raised by the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer Jennifer Bocker and Chief Operations Officer Kelly Malloy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 31, 2021
Bayfront property on Juan Anasco Drive sells for $7.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 22, 2020
Myakka City rancher cultivates respect in Manatee County

Myakka City's Cully Rowell is named Agriculturalist of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch veteran recalls imprisonment during Vietnam War

Lakewood Ranch's Leo Hyatt talks about being a Vietnam War POW as we approach Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key for Feb. 16-22

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2020
Daniel E. Meehan

Daniel E. Meehan never met a stranger. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, friend and philanthropist, Dan worked endlessly to make a difference in other’s lives at home and around the world. 

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 9, 2021
Three people apply for vacant District 5 Town Commission seat

The seat has sat vacant since March 22 when Ed Zunz's officially resigned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 14, 2021
Orchid Beach condo sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 29-April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2022
Last Paddler Standing event showcases endurance at Benderson Park

The event, which had 30 participants, saw Paolo Marconi paddle approximately 48 hours straight to win the competition, with only short breaks in between laps of the park's lake.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High hopes 2022 season a turning point in football

With Head Coach Rashad West's system fully in place, the Mustangs look to turn the corner.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 7, 2022
Downtown art gallery makes space for masters on paper

Cary Greenberg is an architect by trade and an artist by nature, and he's enjoying his second life in business as the owner of Stakenborg Greenberg Fine Art Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 2, 2009
Stars of Bethlehem

The Ditchfield Family Singers are all grown up and celebrating their 10th anniversary Christmas concert next week at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 15, 2010
All Hail the Queen

For gigs, actor Berry Ayers puts on his pantyhose, lipstick and best brunette wig. Meet the man behind Sarasota's favorite bingo caller.

  • Arts + Culture
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