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

  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 12, 2014
Recipe for Success: Kyle Scott Battie

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 4, 2024
Toll Brothers joins Lakewood Ranch to market new Monterey village

Lakewood Ranch continues to expand its holdings as builders want to capitalize on the brand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 26, 2021
Fabulous Arts Foundation puts on music festival in Rosemary District

The arts and music festival went into the night on Sept. 25 and will continue with a film festival through Saturday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2010
Centerfielder inks ODA's first baseball scholarship

Senior Sean Fleeman signed a letter-of-intent to play baseball for Limestone College during ODA's baseball banquet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Michael Harris |
  • December 1, 2024
Laurel Park residents gather for clean-up duty

Volunteers get together to spruce up the local park and decorate the Christmas tree in the gazebo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Larger than Life

Tom Hennessy, the fire chief for Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District, will retire June 12. During his 30 years of service he's seen the district grow from four full-time employees to 96.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2022
FST shows it's all right to go wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” illustrates Murphy’s law on the Florida Studio Theatre stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2017
Art in Motion: How iconcept outfits go from trash to trendy treasures

Three designers explain how iconcept fashion show guidelines inspire them to go outside the box.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 15, 2010
Peace signs

Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

While the Sarasota EDC endorses the project fully, the Sarasota Chamber generally supports the idea, but wants more details.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Catch up on the new top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 18, 2015
Feel Good Ink

Former ‘Ink Master’ contestant Kyle Dunbar is using his fame to make a difference in the lives of wounded veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Interstate 75/State Road 70 interchange project near Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Construction on the interchange of Interstate 75 and State Road 75 should be completed in January according to FDOT. Pandemic, weather slowed project from its expected summer 2020 finish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 28, 2023
Conceptual planning nears for Longboat rec center replacement

Money is set aside to begin preliminary planning for the Bayfront Park Recreation Center, but the question remains as to whether the idea will stick.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Election: Chapman wants compatible development

The 'data-oriented' candidate will fight to keep the current city manager form of governance and will seek economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 1, 2024
This 'Natural Woman' never gets old

Asolo Rep's "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" celebrates the music of the timeless singer and her talented friends.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Laura Otaiza

Braden River senior Laura Otaiza finished second in the 183-pound weight class of the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25, at Port Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Guest Author |
  • August 17, 2020
Letters to the editor: readers sound off on beach parking

Letter writers ask for public lots to reopen .

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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