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U.S. Navy veteran Les Martin leads the motorcycle parade  from the parking lot in front of Naughty Monk Brewery.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Sarasota, Manatee motorcyclists remember Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

  • East County
  • News
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 25, 2013
"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
STOP has advocated for changes to four city policy areas since its inception in September.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 26, 2017
STOP rejects campaign allegations

A Democratic activist says the resident group STOP is improperly participating in the city election, but he hasn’t yet followed through on his threat to file a complaint.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™ |
  • May 18, 2020
Time To Trade In Or Restore?

Time To Trade In Or Restore?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 28, 2010
Tennis Center receives official dedication

The construction of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center was the dream of several residents nearly two decades ago. And, recently, the dream of a new Tennis Center building has come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Our View

Congratulations on PIC's 25th; Poll ratings: Who cares; House Bill 883; bogus budget cuts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Carter Seaton said writing another book based on Longboat Key or Sarasota isn't out of the picture, an idea just hasn't struck her yet.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 6, 2018
Author connects with Longboat life

Carter Seaton began writing in the ’90s, when she lived part time on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1400 Harbor Drive  was built in 2016 and it has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,402 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 20, 2021
Harbor Acres home sells for $7.4 million

Residential real estate for March 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim, Drew, Brooklyn and Alissa Putnam were blessed by a Charleston, S.C., Target employee's kindness in 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 20, 2017
East County residents share their holiday mishaps and memories

The Christmas holidays are filled with memories — good and quirky. Here are a few of both.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
One-year-old Venus Gonzalez gets some help from her mom, Cenya Moreno, at Tom Bennett Park. The pair have fun, despite the heat. Manatee County plans to add shade to the playground area next year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Manatee County plans priorities

Manatee County's 2020 capital plans include library, park improvements in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 1253 N. Basin Lane on Siesta Key was built in 1971. It has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,464 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 24, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Investigation looks vindictive; Writer misrepresents tea party movement; Solyndra investment was a good one; Pure voucher system is best school reform

  • Sarasota
  • News
The main home at 1906 Casey Key Road was built in 1955 with  three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,388 square feet of living area. A second home was built in 1997 with one bedroom, one bath and 1,379 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2020
Casey Key property sells for $4.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Andrew Grams. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 20, 2013
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Made in America'

The Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks concert this past weekend was titled "Made in America" and featured a quartet of pieces that, in one way or another, represented American culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Vitale hosted 12 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in his home.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
'It's yours, baby!' Dick Vitale hosts Boys & Girls Club Party

Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County opened gifts and learned life lessons, while Dick Vitale and his family sang Christmas carols.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2015
DiPino picks deputy chief from within ranks

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino has chosen interim Deputy Chief Pat Robinson for the permanent position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some meters will also be installed on Palm Avenue and on Ringling Boulevard near the county judicial district.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 25, 2019
Sarasota hires staff ahead of paid parking expansion

The city is getting ready for the implementation of paid parking downtown, set to take place this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chasen Dubs. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 08.03.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tidewell Hospice officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House March 9. It will begin receiving patients within one month, officials said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2018
New hospice house opens in Lakewood Ranch

At buildout, the hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest. OR Fundraising continues for Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

  • East County
  • News
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