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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 18, 2013
Barbecue cook-off heats up Main Street

The competition is heating up for the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Birth Announcements 06.24.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 28, 2020
School district considers two days off for students

Superintendent Brennan Asplen proposed Oct. 12 and Nov. 18 as two planning days for teachers.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 16, 2018
'Sorry to Bother You' is a bizarre trip that captivates audiences without an escape

Hip-hop artist Boots Riley's first film, "Sorry to Bother You" will, indeed bother you — but in a politically and socially relevant way that's appropriately troubling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 8, 2018
The Swingaroos give their regards to Broadway at Florida Studio Theatre

"The Music of the Night" showcases tight arrangements by The Swingaroos that come off like a well-oiled machine at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Bullock turns down 4% raise

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock is fine with his $180,000 salary, but the avid boater floats one request before the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 26, 2024
Memorial fishing tournament raises funds for Tidewell Hospice

Chad Day, who was an East County resident, was an avid fisherman. He died of brain cancer in 2015. His memory is now honored through the Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2023
Will invasive apple snails slowly take over Manatee wetlands?

The snails annihilate aquatic vegetation, and there's no effective pesticide to treat them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 26, 2025
Planning Board debates affordability of Sarasota housing program

An apartment complex public hearing morphed into a discussion over whether the city of Sarasota's affordable housing incentive program is serving those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 17, 2010
Castillian kicks off holiday season

Castillian residents held a cocktail party and lighting ceremony for their holiday decorations on Wednesday, Nov. 17. The Castillian's decorating committee, led by resident Bob Havel, got an early start on holiday decorations, putting up a 6 foot nutcracker, giant candy canes and plenty of christmas lights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Off the Court

Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2023
Community lifestyle specialist spreads wings with OnPlace

Former SMR community relations director Monaca Onstad uses her Lakewood Ranch experience to enhance communities around the nation.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 19, 2011
Ranch kicks off first flag football tourney

Lakewood Ranch is accepting teams to compete in its family friendly Flag Football Experience Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2017
Brighter future for Rosedale clubhouse

Rosedale residents, club owner praise clubhouse upgrades.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 5, 2025
J. Jeremy T. Whatmough

On July 21, 2025, J. Jeremy T. Whatmough passed away at home surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
A Bite of History: Key Culinary Tours

Key Culinary Tours unlocks the rich history — and cuisine — of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota teachers to see pay increase

Following a state directive, the base salary for starting teachers will be $47,500 and all other teachers will see a raise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams race to second-place finish; Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC; Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss; Orioles Fall Instructional League wraps up

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