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Results for: Redotpay Referral Code "kbw03" Get 20% Bonus On First Purchase

  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 25, 2019
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2019-2020 season

Next season will bring ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and several new works to the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2018
Lakewood Ranch quilter recognized at Florida Quilt Competition

Central Park resident's artistry honored at prestigious show.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Bridge fills transportation gap in Manatee County

Student's project helped persuade Manatee County to build the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2018
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team makes history

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 2, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.3.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Conversation with Lee Wetherington

Lee Wetherington, 68, started planning and designing homes in the mid-1970s, as co-owner of a small Jacksonville business.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2013
A Hero's Welcome

World War II veteran Harber Hall and his friend, Ronald Emmerman, took the trip of a lifetime last week when they visited Washington, D.C., memorials on an Honor Flight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 13, 2025
City dedicates 14th Street roundabout sculpture

Poly's shades of blue represent the water and sky of the Sarasota area, said artist Josh de Sousa at Tuesday's dedication ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 24, 2024
Longboat faces rate hike for residential trash collection

Due to increases in labor costs and truck maintenance, Waste Management proposes a 28% residential rate increase.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 25, 2012
Occasions: Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson Jr.

Meet newlyweds Anne Weintraub and Sal Diaz-Verson Jr.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
LWR High students give poetry justice

Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
Superintendent recommends next Lakewood High principal

Craig Little currently serves as assistant principal at Lakewood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2010
Ranch CDDs approve budgets

On average, residents in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 will see annual increases of about $20.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2012
Cellular discussion eats up minutes

The commission was hesitant to devote 20 minutes to a wireless discussion but got that and more - 43 minutes' worth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2023
Greek Glendi in Sarasota adds to its menu

From saganaki to frappés, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is providing new food and drink items at the annual festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

  • Sarasota
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