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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 11, 2012
Rotary giving tops $1 million

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented 33 grants totaling more than $100,000 during a special luncheon April 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar. That number brings the club's total charitable giving to more than $1 million in its 11-year history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 24, 2012
International Star, Incandescent Genius

International Star, Incandescent Genius

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 8, 2020
This Sarasota doctor's in ... online

Dr. Elizabeth Callahan's SkinSmart Dermatology in Sarasota moves ahead with online appointments during COVID-19 threat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2023
The war is here, personal

The Israel-Hamas War is being fought 7,000 miles away. But within the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish community, the war is touching families directly. Everyone "must thrust himself … into this struggle."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 19, 2021
More rain brings mosquitoes to east Bradenton

The Manatee County Mosquito Control District increases its mosquito attack.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
City manager candidate: Edward 'Ed' Mitchell

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected now include two Florida city manager candidates. This is the last of three city managers the Sarasota Observer has profiled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Pension purgatory

The town of Longboat Key has serious employee pension problems - and they're not just the $25 million in unfunded liabilities hanging over the town's taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Bullock: Firefighter hiring won’t be problem

The town manager doesn’t believe pay/pension issues will ignite hiring concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 14, 2023
Alligators are on the move, in search of wet habitats

Staying a safe distance from these vital members of Florida’s wetland ecosystems will help keep all involved out of harm's way.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 16, 2017
Three things

A cool half million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
Letter from the (New) Editor

Niki Kottmann will take Nick Friedman's place as the Observer's Managing Editor of Arts and Entertainment.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 29, 2017
Girls Inc. swears in new town officials

The mock town of Dream Harbor has a new class of leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 28, 2017
Blue Star Memorial dedicated in Lakewood Ranch

Memorial at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall honors those who have served their country.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 16, 2014
School district improves 20% in state assessment

All but two East County elementary and middle schools earned preliminary A grades on the FCAT.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2014
Sidelines

Dowdy posts his first shutout for ODA; Sarasota Redskins registration underway; Tornadoes remain unbeaten; Lady Blazers notch big win over Northside

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Barbara Miller

During the '70s and '80s, Miller modeled in national campaigns for A&W, Linens 'N' Things and Bayer Aspirin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota commercial portfolio on the market for $77 million

The six properties are within a mile of one another Cattleman and Fruitville Roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2025
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

The ceremony, where featured speakers included Edward Grayson, 9/11 responder and former commissioner of the NYC Department of Sanitation, urged attendees to "Never Forget."

  • Sarasota
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