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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch couples are shining stars of Christmas lights

At Christmas, these neighbors can't wait for the sun to go down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 23, 2015
OPERA REVIEW: 'The Golden Cockerel'

June LeBell reviews Rimsky-Korsakov's 'The Golden Cockerel,' which gets a rare performance in the U.S.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Benderson Development readies to bring on the lights in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Benderson Development's Holidays on the Green returns at new location in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
Selby Library visitors raise parking concerns

Users of the downtown library have issues with the facility’s parking policies. Are county officials willing to consider changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 19, 2013
Commissioners blast 2050 report draft

Sarasota County Commissioners pushed back against a draft consultant report analyzing the impact of proposed changes the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan, criticizing the scope and focus of the analysis.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 17, 2024
Shawn Leven creates Friends of Pickleball on Longboat Key

The Longboater is pursuing nonprofit status for the group with the goal of making the sport more accessible on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 13, 2018
Binge Blog: The world and our place in it

In this week's Binge Blog, stunning nature documentaries "Planet Earth" and "Planet Earth II," quirky spy show "Chuck" starring Zachary Levi and Yvonne Strahovski and subversive comedy "Community" with Donald Glover and Alison Brie.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 28, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Prep athletics building for the long term

The school is building a football field even though it will not field a team for several seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Commissioners pump more money into Siesta Key station

The $25 million Siesta Key pump station project, scheduled to be completed in 2016, was delayed to coincide with a Phillippi Creek septic project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2012
Thaxton takes on Dent's transparency

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent took questions from Sarasota Tiger Bay Club members during a luncheon yesterday along with her challenger in the August primary election Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2012
Town could settle Armstrong suit this week

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider a settlement agreement with resident James Armstrong at a special meeting Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 26, 2017
Commission proposes bond for fire station upgrades

Bond would pay for renovation of the town's north station and a rebuild of the south station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2025
Virtual tours now offered at UF/IFAS Extension

Self-guided tours now offered by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on a range of educational topics from landscaping to sustainability both in person and online.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 20, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction Banquet on the Block

More than 200 guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction's Banquet on the Block on Friday, March 20, on Lemon Avenue.

  • Black Tie
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)

What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

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