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Results for: XM Partner Code "4BW9T" Get 20% Off on Trading Fees

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 11, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Open mic nights

TWIS Tour Guide: Open mic nights

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 6, 2013
Lido residents strategize to rally support for beach project

At a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers today, Lido Key residents discussed how to communicate their support for a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 8, 2025
Observer Challenge hopes different format will attract more players

The beloved Longboat Key tennis tournament is back for its 25th year with a new format and surprise criteria for its grand prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 10, 2023
Tennis team celebrates season's start at Public Tennis Center

The "Zebras" bonded over fun games, friendly competitions and Champagne.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 2, 2024
New boat lift for LBK Police will help with response time, increase patrol hours

The department now has three boat lifts on the island, which will help the officers be more efficient on the water, according to Chief of Police George Turner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 2, 2026
Pineapple Drop ushers out a 'perfect square year'

Sarasota's 26th annual New Year's Eve celebration drew about 40,000 downtown to welcome in 2026 with its time-honored tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 16, 2026
Manatee County Fair, a tradition since 1916, is now open

The fair launched its 11-day run Thursday with a variety of animals, rides, food, live entertainment and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 7, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2017
Diligence can fight crime in Lakewood Ranch area

Unlocked cars attract crime spree in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 13, 2024
Commissioners propose tax cut for Manatee County residents

If the proposal is approved at the Sept. 24 Commission meeting, the millage will be reduced by .15 mills.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 23, 2018
Millions in school funding on the ballot

Voters will decide by March 20 whether to renew the school tax referendum, which provides $56 million in extra funding to Sarasota County Schools.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High addition back on track for 2023

The School Board of Manatee County is viewing designs for the addition at Lakewood Ranch High School, with construction expected to begin in May.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Letters to the Editor

Other referendum question deserves ‘yes’ vote

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 20, 2022
Manatee School District works to address bus driver shortage

Bus driver shortage causes challenges for Manatee County schools.

  • East County
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota Ballet preps for world premiere of 'A Comedy of Errors'

How do you perform Shakespeare without words? For the Sarasota Ballet, it's a matter of the proper setting, costuming, music and their tongue planted firmly in their cheek.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

Gone for the summer? Then catch up on what you missed while you were away.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 26, 2012
Year in sports: A look back

Building off of last year's successes, East County athletes made remarkable headlines in 2012, putting together one of the most eventful and successful years in recent history.

  • East County
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Book of Days'

Asolo Conservatory deftly tackles challenging material in an honest observation of intricately interwoven lives.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The God of Isaac'

A quest for Jewish identity enters comic territory at Florida Studio Theatre.

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