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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 14, 2025
Pen Women uplift new cohort of artists

Students received scholarships for their works in art, writing and music at the 2025 Launching Leaders in the Arts award ceremony.

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2013
Chairing it All: Town Hall Lecture Series

Town Hall Lecture Series organizers give the scoop on stories from ice-cream vending machines to 'oh-no!' moments.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2024
College football video game could turn local stars into legends

This summer, EA Sports will release the first game in the series since 2013.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Endurance athlete runs for those who run toward danger

Sarasota accountant Nels Matson recently completed a run across America to honor a fallen Navy SEAL's last wish — and to try to set a new world record.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Act of kindness blankets Lakewood Ranch medical office

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 20, 2013
New code will bring new vision

A form-based code would specify the density, height, scale and design of projects in a certain area providing what Commissioner Susan Chapman calls a 'more objective' development map.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 1, 2018
'Funny Girl' delivers larger-than-life comedy at Players Centre

The last Players production of the season is the next best thing to the Ziegfeld Follies.

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  • By Hal Lenobel |
  • February 17, 2010
Why I am not campaigning

At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel explains why he will not campaign and solicit funds from contributors for his re-election.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Jack Landman Goldsmith

Jack Landman Goldsmith, 102, of Longboat Key, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch lobby turns into museum

ComCenter allows local artists to display their work on its walls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning

Forecasters expect Tropical Storm Andrea to make landfall near Florida's Big Bend this afternoon.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2023
Talk law enforcement with police over a cup of coffee

The Sarasota Police Department will host its next Coffee with a Cop on May 18 at a downtown McDonald's.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 3, 2021
Free summer meals for Manatee County students

School District of Manatee County families with children 18 and younger can pick meals up at Haile Middle.

  • East County
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel bids farewell to longtime friend

The sendoff was commemorated with a garden lunch.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 17, 2022
Hard work recognized at town hall

Maika Arnold won the Town Manager Award and, unofficially, the quickest commuter award.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2009
Mini Mustangs to extend care options

Lakewood Ranch High School's voluntary pre-kindergarten program will be offering extended program hours beginning Jan. 5.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Michael's earns some bragging rights

Michael's On East is one of just 17 restaurants throughout the United States - and one of only two restaurants in Florida - to receive a Four Diamond Award for more than 20 consecutive years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 6, 2012
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  • May 17, 2012
Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

  • Black Tie
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  • September 9, 2011
Obituary: Florence Mann

Florence Mann, 91, of Canton, Mass., and formerly of New Bedford, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

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