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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 2, 2015
Potluck picnic brings together Historical Society

The Historical Society of Sarasota hosted its annual meeting and member potluck at the Bidwell-Wood House Saturday, May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jason Clary |
  • January 25, 2015
Lakewood Ranch gets it done against Braden River, will host regional game

Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 2-0 Friday and will host a regional playoff game Thursday at 7 p.m.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2013
SKVA initiates Christmas parade planning

Association members held their first Light up the Village meeting this week

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

The Observer launched a web video series in March called "Patron Saints," in which we recognize area performing-arts venues and the patrons who support them. It's all in keeping with the idea that Sarasota is an arts city, and these individuals make it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Exchange programs seeks host families

Education First, a non-profit student-exchange company, will be bringing 50 teenage students from France and Spain to the East County and surrounding area this summer and needs host families for the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2013
Sarasota County gets refund for drainage estimate

Two Sarasota County commissioners called a $6,000 refund from Erickson Consulting Engineers for underestimating the cost of Beach Road drainage improvements a 'slap in the face.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 20, 2014
Sand project could finish ahead of schedule

The contractor putting sand down on the north end won't work on the busy Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Obituary: Walter Long

Walter Long, 90, of Longboat Key, died March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2014
The iceHouse closes its doors

After its inaugural season of art exhibits, the IceHouse on tenth in the Rosemary District closes its doors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 6, 2013
Phillippi Shores breaks ground on school garden

Volunteers laid the dirt this morning in the school's future vegetable garden.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2013
Bus tour showcases Farm City Week

The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office and the Farm City Week Committee offer a bus tour of area featured farms in honor of Farm City Week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2014
Online tool created to help businesses recover from natural disasters

The Manatee County government created a directory for businesses, in order to help owners get 'back on their feet' after emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 24, 2021
Roger Pettingell hosts 19th annual Pie Day

The Coldwell Banker realtor's pie tradition is one of his favorite parts of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2024
Transition Sarasota rebrands as Community Harvest SRQ

The change is intended to better reflect the organization's mission to close the hunger gap.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 9, 2024
Rockin' Reindeer Ball brings River Club residents together

The semi-formal event, held this year at University Park Country Club, is a purely social affair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 31, 2024
BrickUniverse Lego expo event postponed to November

The Lego fan expo, originally scheduled for Jan. 4-5, will now be held Nov. 22-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfers raise over $70,000 for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith started an email campaign 13 years ago that continues to grow.

  • East County
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