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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

Kyle Turoff announced plans to fundraise for a new performance space for the nonprofit theater company located at the southwest corner of Tuttle Ave. and 12th street.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Beach Residences unit sells for full $3.7 million asking price; SAR, MAR consider merger

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is sure to entertain. The show runs through April 14.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 18, 2023
Ellen McKeefe

Ellen McKeefe, an Emmy-nominated television news producer who was one of the early women behind the scenes during a long career at NBC News, died August 7, 2023 in Sarasota, Florida of cancer. She was 78.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2023
Nine local companies win CareerEdge grants

The Greater Sarasota Chamber program awarded $205,000 to help advance careers of current employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 19, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.06.10 to 07.15.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 23, 2025
Popularity growth of rugby has attracted strong local response

The Sarasota Rugby Club is back in 2025 with a new home in Ridge Wood Heights.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2025
City seeks resilience funding for St. Armands Key

With the backing of the town of Longboat Key, Sarasota has asked the county for $24.5 million in Resilient SRQ grant funding to mitigate flooding on St. Armands.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2026
Sarasota Ballet stages star-spangled extravaganza for America's 250th birthday

"Stars and Stripes" is choreographer George Balanchine's love letter to his adopted homeland.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2019
Hope Seeds plants good future at Christ Church

The organization packs seeds to send all over the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

East County sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2026
Attendees discover the 'wonders of water' at Bay Fest

Now in its third year, the event brought together various conservation organizations to showcase the life found in Sarasota's local waterways.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2022
Event jump starts sales of TerraNova Equestrian Estates

Building TerraNova Equestrian Center is the first step toward establishing equestrian community just east of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Subway spokesman visits Ranch hospital

Jared Fogle and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson spoke about their weight loss successes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 15, 2009
Ranch candy shop moves to Sarasota

Create Your Own owner Jodi Mailman relocated from her Main Street location to Westfield Southgate mall.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Athletic Edge Sports introduces yoga

Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch recently introduced a new yoga program to its list of offerings for local athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
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