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  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 16, 2012
Matt's List: Seven ways to become famous in Sarasota

Matt's List: Seven ways to become famous in Sarasota

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Ranch IDA hopes policy improves customer service

Instead of utilizing a third-party answering service, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will bring after-hours services in-house.

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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 7, 2026
Longboat commissioner-elect discusses local control, dredging, Ohana's seawall

Running unopposed, former land use and environmental lawyer Nick Gladding will represent District 3 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By John McGuire |
  • April 20, 2017
Longboat Key Historical Society hopes for a new home

The organization's museum closed in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maria Cora Gaffar

Maria Cora Gaffar has always had a strong sense of identity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 3, 2014
SMOA set to open in January 2016

Sarasota Museum of Art, a contemporary art museum located in the Historic Sarasota High School building, completed its fundraising and is set to begin renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 18, 2021
Strife on the SMH board

When a member of the Sarasota Hospital Board challenged the majority, he became persona-non-grata. The board’s response raises curiosity: Is it a board for taxpayers or management?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Martin Hyde

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Our View: Town center? It can be more

Of course Longboat Key resident Joe Wolfer would be thrilled if the town of Longboat Key paid a market-rate price for his three-acre property next to Publix and the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 12, 2016
St. Armands Circle gets artsy

The 28th annual festival featured all different kinds of mediums, including paintings and sculptures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2011
Saivetz won't seek reappointment

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member Bradford Saivetz does not want to serve a second appointment.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
The Observer plays dirty for April Fools’ Day

Our annual April Fools’ Day edition was published on March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 18, 2013
Paddle boarders gear up for Siesta Key Classic

The inaugural Siesta Key Classic Paddle competitions will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 30, 2010
Golden Apple funding denied

Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dawn Landreville |
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident questions 'Click It' tactics

I don't believe parents dropping children off on school property should be targets of the sheriff's office.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2013
The Pine View Jazz Band tunes up for its annual concert

The sixth annual Jazz Under the Stars concert offers a relaxing night of live outdoor music.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2016
Girls Inc. announces 2016 Celebration Luncheon Honorees

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.

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