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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 13, 2024
In a league of his own: 100 year-old bowler still rolling along

Teammates celebrate a Sarasota centenarian's joy for life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2024
Free Lido Beach parking spaces under debate in city proposal

City commissioners Jen Ahearn-Koch and Erik Arroyo defend open access to the beach amid a plan to increase fees and expand paid parking in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 31, 2024
Lemur Conservation Foundation welcomes four baby lemurs

The four baby lemurs and their families are adjusting to new dynamics as the babies grow not only in size but also in their personalities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2024
The Mall at UTC celebrates 10 years

A mall on the Sarasota-Manatee county line once looked like a long shot to be not only successful, but even built. Now it's a landmark economic driver.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 24, 2025
Waxing Bye Felicia opens in Lakewood Ranch

Felicia Michaels, owner of Waxing Bye Felicia, said it is her priority to make her clients feel comfortable and satisfied with her services.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 27, 2018
A year of champions: The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018

The top 10 East County sports moments of 2018 included athletes from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools and The Out-of-Door Academy, plus youth and adult sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 4, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 6-12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 22-28

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2023
Former Riverview state champion golfer sets sights on professional tour

Jacqueline Putrino will take part in the Epson Tour's Q School this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
Conversation with school board newcomer Karen Rose

Rose was elected to the District 2 school board seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2020
No popping the Rotary Club's energy balloon in Lakewood Ranch

Observer columnist Jay Heater writes about the efforts of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 3, 2020
Incumbent Moran wins District 1 County Commission seat

Incumbents Mike Moran and Nancy Detert won districts 1 and 3. Newcomer Ron Cutsinger won District 5 seat after Commissioner Charles Hines reached his term limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hires new CEO and president

Brittany Lamont will head Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance after 11 years at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riveview volleyball coach returns to the bench as a mother

Nickie Halbert missed approximately three weeks after the birth of her son, Niko Alexander Cristiani

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Longboat Key couple take home ballroom dancing awards

The Goulds went to the Fred Astaire World Championships and took home all the medals they could.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2023
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball prepares to defend SSAC title following first loss

The Cougars lost 3-2 to Bradenton Christian on April 13, but are confident heading into the SSAC tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 24, 2023
Town armed with actions to combat sea-level rise

Actions including mitigating tidal flooding and protecting natural areas were recommended for Longboat Key to implement over the next five to 20 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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