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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
OUR VIEW: Public education fatally flawed

American culture apparently has embedded the idea, irrevocably, that the education of our children is an obligation of the State.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2025
Lakewood Ranch is still a seller's paradise

With its lifestyle draw, Lakewood Ranch has been insulated against trends in other parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties that have seen real estate sales slow down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
Cigar bar proposal rekindles scrutiny of downtown liquor sales

How many bars is too many in downtown Sarasota? Depends on who you’re asking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Turtle Watch: Hatching History

Since its inception in 1969 , the turtle watch volunteers have monitored Manatee County Beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 26, 2023
Manatee County continues to battle a heat wave, drought

Manatee County staff members are working to keep heat-related illnesses at bay and drinking water safe.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 17, 2023
Sea turtle protection initiative asks boaters to be vigilant, slow down

The new Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County was designed to reduce the number of boats striking and injuring turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 7, 2021
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre to reopen June 11

Les McCurdy is hopeful vaccinated audiences will be ready to return to his comedy club on June 11.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 8, 2023
Raccoons rise to top of town nuisances

Neighbors of the restaurant, Euphemia Haye, have brought forth issues with the restaurant being overly attractive to raccoons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 2, 2023
Newly donated monument at Ringling College honors veterans

The monument, called Testimonies (Resilience), was formerly displayed in Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 21, 2022
Generosity of Longboat organizations put them on the Nice List

Longboat Key residents don't take the season of giving lightly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2022
Sofia's opens as Mediterranean-themed restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Invitation-only event Aug. 13 preps Chef Angelo DiFiore's business for Aug. 16 opening to general public.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 3, 2021
Bradenton's Mixon Fruit Farms turns to Broghies to help employees

Mixon Fruit Farms begins shipping the low cal bread substitute throughout the U.S. as the U.S. distributor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 7, 2012
Scene & Heard

Ringling students grab Academy Award; Asolo Rep pledges to present all 'American' season; Ballet nabs second Kennedy Center gig

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2012
The Story of a Broken Heart

Students at Bashaw Elementary school this week are raising funds for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation, after it helped save the life of a parent at the school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 18, 2012
Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 24, 2012
Local thespians live for 'Applause'

Local thespians live for 'Applause'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 31, 2020
Flanzer Trust rolls out donation-matching program

Philanthropic organization hopes to encourage smaller donors to become active.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 8, 2020
Prayer becomes a virtual reality in Lakewood Ranch area

East County church leaders and members adjust to online church services

  • East County
  • News
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