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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 10, 2024
Observer editor spends a day exploring the Lakewood Ranch Library

The new facility offers opportunities for people of all ages to gather and participate in a variety of activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2024
Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 21, 2025
Letters to Santa carry Christmas wishes and love

From Barbies and dogs to roller skates and cyber trucks, elementary students in the Lakewood Ranch area make sure Santa knows what they want.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 30, 2020
Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs

Big plays make all the difference for Sarasota High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2021
U-18 Baseball World Cup postponed to 2022

The event was to be held at Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • May 17, 2012
Theater: 'Driving Miss Daisy'

Venice Theatre's production of "Driving Miss Daisy" is a quintessential example of why we love community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Two new businesses open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Let's Create Art and Pinchers Crab Shack both recently opened their doors on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
COMMENT: Baseball a sign of springtime

Spring has officially sprung across the East County, and nothing signals the start of spring more than America's favorite pastime.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 1, 2010
Music Review: The Sarasota Chopin Festival

"Chopin Spectacular" at the Sarasota Opera House featured pianists Greene, Svetlana Smolina, Dmitri Vorobiev, Xiaofeng Wu, Olga Kleiankina and Lee Dougherty Ross with Feder and the soprano Hein Jung.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 16, 2011
Local writer has a knack for horseracing stories

Bill Nack, author of "Secretariat," was guest speaker at the March 16 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Dogs should be given chance for beach access

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2017
Snooty, world's oldest known manatee, dies at 69

South Florida Museum attributes famous manatee's death to an accident.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matthew Serrano |
  • June 25, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • August 11, 2014
The Eyes Have It: Part 1

The Eyes Have It: Part 1

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 19, 2013
Fingerpaint artist Mark Burdette finds beauty in flaws

Fingerpaint artist Mark Burdette finds beauty in flaws

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2025
Waterside Place honors moms with a special event

The Petals and Poses fashion show in Lakewood Ranch highlighted the program that drew hundreds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 15, 2025
University Park goes 'all-in' on annual art show

Art in the Park brings out the best in the community's artist talents.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

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