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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Holistic recreation in Lakewood Ranch

Cornhole players enjoy morning of camaraderie in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 3, 2021
John A. Crimaldi

John A. Crimaldi was born on January 14th, 1930 in Bayonne, NJ, and died in his sleep of natural causes on July 23, 2021 in Boulder, CO at the age of 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) and his horse, Roach, in "The Witcher." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Toss a coin to your witcher

"The Witcher" and "Gourmet Makes" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
David Laposky was a market-research executive with Arbitron before coming to Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2019
Conversation with: David Lapovsky

Planning & Zoning Board's newly chosen member is no stranger to development issues on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net for a point in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2015
Blazers roll into semifinals

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team swept Everglades City 3-0 in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 17, 2020
It’s not who; it’s what

Voters should know what they are voting for in November. The candidates are only facades.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chris Cianfaglione leads a walking tour of the Selby Gardens campus Tuesday, outlining the location of a proposed parking garage on the bayfront property.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 28, 2019
Selby Gardens updates neighbors on master plan

Despite continued objections from some residents, the botanical garden is still working to allay any fears about its strategies for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Badger Bob's |
  • March 25, 2021
Keep Your A/C Running Strong

It’s Less About Luck and More About Maintenance.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
Richard Dorfman was only 18 votes away from entering a May 2011 runoff election. File photo.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2012
Dorfman files to run for commission again

Sarasota city resident Richard Dorfman will run for one of the two at-large city commission seats that are up for grabs in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For art lovers, the majority of the Ringling Museum art collection can be found on its website.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota attractions switch to online presence

Many locations have closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here's what they recommend to stay busy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tanya Waxler created this kitchen table using 3,100 coins.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2015
River Club resident wisely uses pennies in decoration

DIY craft project turns a kitchen table into a coin covered creation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 30, 2009
Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Supervisor Michelle Patterson said building reserves for road repairs will prevent larger assessments for those repairs in future years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Heritage Harbour votes to build reserves

Supervisors raise fees to cover future road, irrigation repairs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
Lesa Silvermore releases debut full-length album

After transitioning from a solo act to a full band, the Sarasota musician releases ‘Dopplegänger.’

  • Arts + Culture
This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
ETHEL musicians Corin Lee, Kip Jones, Dorothy Lawson and Ralph Farris
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2018
Ethel says come one, come all

The touring string quartet tells the story of circus heros through music.

  • Arts + Culture
Mari Vial-Golden — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' continues its Sarasota run

The piece was well-received at Ringling International Arts Festival, and now it continues at Urbanite — but it’s not the same play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Single-car accident closes Fruitville Road east of I-75.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 22, 2016
Downed power lines close Fruitville Road

Single-car accident just east of I-75 causes closure.

  • East County
  • News
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