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  • By Jess McIntyre |
  • August 20, 2020
Back at the Ranch: The new back-to-school blues

How to turn back-to-school anxiety into something more productive.

  • LWR Life
Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 5, 2016
Child Protection Center hosts annual open house

The Child Protection Center of Sarasota opened their doors for the fifth annual Pillar of Hope open house and food tasting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Sand trucks send shockwaves off island

While Longboat Key town commissioners and staff cite few local complaints regarding the mid-Key truck haul, the sand caravan is rankling some residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelly Glenn is the new  chief development and community partnership officer for the Florida Cancer Specialists. "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to bring several passions together," Glenn says of her new position.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
Passion rewarded for Lakewood Ranch resident

Country Club's Shelly Glenn is promoted to chief development and community partnership officer for Florida Cancer Specialists.

  • East County
  • News
MVP Sports and Social Co-Founder Chris McComas putts at Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch. The golf league is among MVP’s new offerings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Play On

After going virtual during the pandemic, MVP Sports seeks out new — and safe — opportunities to get people engaging in activities in-person again.

  • LWR Life
Steve John, the citrus production manager for SMR, works with calves in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the Ranch Rodeo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Ranch Rodeo provides arena for Manatee County cowboys to showcase talent

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2016
Scene and Heard

The latest buzz in Sarasota's arts and entertainment community

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Robertson has ben studying Art Battles around the world for the past year, figuring out the keys to victory.
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
Local finalists prepare for Art Battle Florida

Each taking a different approach to the competition

  • Arts + Culture
The former Pineapple Square properties total more than 30,000 square feet of retail space.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2019
Investor buys downtown retail spaces for $10.35 million

The multimillion-dollar sale includes Main Street and Lemon Avenue properties such as Sur La Table, Eileen Fisher, Pastry Art and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Principal clarinet Bharat Chandra was featured in the Brahms Trio. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 23, 2018
Romantic wonders end Sarasota Orchestra’s Chamber Music Series

Chamber Soirée 8, the final Sarasota orchestra chamber concert of the season, went out on the right note with Brahms’ Clarinet Trio.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

Sarasota Bay Parrot Heads come through for kids

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Co-Chairwomen Caryn Patterson, Stacey Corley and Alicia Chalmers
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 7, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota looks back on 60 years of service

The philanthropic women’s organization celebrated its 60th Anniversary on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis says the Islander groins installed last year are an example of an alternative technology that works.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Our View

Puppy mills: Caveat emptor

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
David Miller, who was the grand marshal at last year's parade and former Chamber Chairman Mike Doll
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 13, 2018
Patriotic parade

David Miller of Cannons Marina is once again offering a cash prize for most patriotic business float in the Freedom Fest parade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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