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

  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.17.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Banjo still strikes a chord for World War II vet

Max Morrison, aka "Mr. Banjo," lost his right index finger in World War II, but that doesn’t stop him from finding joy in the banjo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 11, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
McCrane keeps an eye on Sarasota's safety

As Sarasota emergency management chief, Ed McCrane's job is to keep residents and tourists prepared for the worst.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2014
Spotlight: Belle Canto carries on tradition of spotlighting women

Elizabeth Goldstein says the theme of Women's History Month, which Belle Canto's next concert celebrates Sunday, is women of character, courage and commitment.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 20, 2024
The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 15, 2021
Binge Blog: Love breaks your heart

"Soul" and "Moonstruck" are this week's picks

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 1, 2026
East Manatee fire commissioner enters at-large County Commission race

Tony Barrett hopes to earn a seat as his term as fire commissioner comes to an end.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 4-10

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 1, 2025
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2025

These 10 athletes are poised to have special seasons in the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 1, 2010
Parking lot may be closed, but we're open for business

The parking lot is getting new landscaping and is currently closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 31, 2012
Last Weekend in Sarasota: Kirsten Does the Dub and Gets Artsy

Last Weekend in Sarasota: Kirsten Does the Dub and Gets Artsy

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Historical Society gets a new logo

Here's one for the history books: The Longboat Key Historical Society has a new logo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Sweet moves

Girls from Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School get the princess treatment.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 7, 2015
Sarasota County hosts 19th Annual Big Truck Day

Kids got to explore trucks and get Easter eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

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