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By Nolan Peterson |
September 26, 2013

Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act

Bracing for the uncertain side effects of the Affordable Care Act, area business owners are hiring less and re-evaluating the benefits they offer.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
October 1, 2022

See the impact of Hurricane Ian in Sarasota, Manatee

Heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds hit Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday, causing damage across the region.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
January 26, 2011

On the record

Observer Group publisher and CEO Matt Walsh is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year.

Longboat Key
News

By Andrew Warfield |
April 3, 2025

Developer goes all-in on restoring Mira Mar

The deteriorating condition of the remnant of Sarasota's early to mid-century past means saving it requires tens of millions of dollars and a zoning change.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
July 13, 2023

Improv comedy gets real at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival is taking the stage for the first time in three years.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
February 22, 2017

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jay Heater |
August 21, 2025

Noted architect leaves his mark on Lakewood Ranch

Doug Whitney, who died Aug. 11, blazed a trail for WBRC architecture in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Eric Snider |
November 17, 2025

Blues Festival makes its return on the Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival, primed for its second year, has a varied and voluminous history in the region.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
January 6, 2010

Signs of the silly season

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 27, 2019

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Heidi Kurpiela |
August 16, 2018

All Hands on Deck

A tight-knit community of bid whist players is getting its game on every Tuesday at Ed’s Tavern in Lakewood Ranch.

LWR Life

By Sidra Wali |
May 9, 2023

Pen Women award scholarships to local high schoolers

Eleven local students won art, music and writing awards and showcased their work.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 17, 2009

Our View

Sidewalk ... or death strip?

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
March 10, 2010

Survivors recount Holocaust experience at Ranch

Fifteen Holocaust survivors from the Sarasota/ Manatee Jewish Federation spoke during the Ranch Remembers the Holocaust event on March 1-4.

East County
News

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
December 15, 2011

Island Beat: Siesta lifeguards earn recognition for public service

During the Nov. 15 County Commission meeting, Chairwoman Nora Patterson remarked on a letter she had received from Robert R. Maycan, a resident of Park Ridge, Ill., regarding Siesta lifeguard Robert Martini.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Niki Kottmann |
October 31, 2018

'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.