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

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
Lesa Silvermore releases debut full-length album

After transitioning from a solo act to a full band, the Sarasota musician releases ‘Dopplegänger.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
Doggy siblings reunite in Lakewood Ranch after 10 years apart

The cocker spaniels, now 11, were adopted out and haven't been together since a 1-year anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 28, 2025
Sarasota Music Festival holds a mirror to history

Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane uses music to explore the past, including that of his own family.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2025
Homeowner hassling construction crew brings law enforcement response

Frustrated over construction activity on Golden Gate Point, a resident flails profanity at workers over parking and other issues. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
IS TOWN HALL TOXIC?

In a letter to Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors last month, former Town Hall employee Sue Kara called it a 'toxic and dysfunctional environment.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 29, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club homes top weekly sales

Three homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate. Joan Hullinger sold her home at 6906 Dominion Lane to MaryCatherine Mamary, trustee, of Hingham, Mass., for $975,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 2, 2025
Blue Butterfly manager provides a lifetime of hugs to children who are grieving

Danielle Wondrak, whose dad died when she was 10, said it is her calling to help grieving children.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2025
Noise complaint escalates into trespassing, resisting arrest

A late-night call to Indian Beach Park finds suspects playing loud music in a car and drinking from open containers. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 13, 2020
Virus cuts out chunk of season at the Sarasota Polo Club

Sarasota polo club members committed to improvements despite lost revenue from COVID-19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 7, 2015
Sheriff's Office captain retires after 36 years of service

Lorenzo Waiters leaves behind legacy of solid county police work. Now, he’ll watch his sons take his place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 22, 2023
East Bradenton students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

These Gullett, Willis and Gene Witt elementary students can't wait to see what's under their tree Christmas day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 6, 2024
5 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Sarasota

Romance is in the air and on stage in Sarasota as Cupid searches for a target.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 21, 2023
Longboat Key police chief outlines department goals at Kiwanis Club meeting

Chief George Turner described recruitment and retention challenges the department has faced.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • August 19, 2021
Back at the Ranch: Combating COVID Fatigue

After this prolonged period of stress, one thing remains paramount: taking care of yourself.

  • LWR Life
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore won the 800 meter run (2:31.44) March 3 at the 2023 Charlotte Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Cops Corner 12.10.09

Complainant called police for help because he was unable to get out of his car - a pit bull would not let him out.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 7, 2010
Ranch Main to host benefit for children with autism

Manasota Family and Kids will host a special fun day April 10 to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit that offers resources and support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner 04.01.10

The victim stated she was in the process of leaving the store when the security devices in her new phones were activated by the store's security system. The incident caused the victim to briefly hold up the line, which apparently upset the suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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