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General admission to Winterfest costs $25 in advance and $40 at the door — cash payments only.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will host Winterfest, a new daylong music festival, Saturday, March 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2015
39TH ANNUAL GARDEN CLUB HOME TOUR: Where to buy tickets

Tickets to the 39th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour are a $25 donation, which is tax-deductible and gets you admission to all six homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Howell, Mike Hoffman, Turner Moore and Cameron Williams perform in Grateful Dead-esque band Ship of Fools.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota's Ship of Fools is a tribute to the Dead

The Grateful Dead’s music is an ocean of infinite possibility. Ship of Fools sets sail with every concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2014
Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Love Lunch
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2019
Black Ties & Tales: #CiaoBellas win second Amazing Raise scavenger hunt

A scavenger hunt navigator explains her teams success and Visible Men Academy has success with its heart-bowls at its Love Lunch.

  • Black Tie
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 8, 2018
'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
GreyHawk Landing's Bob Calderon flips through his book of memorabilia.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 8, 2017
Manatee County bronze star recipient aims to inspire

Disabled Vietnam vet adds pool champion to his accomplishments

  • East County
  • News
Seth McGarry, with the Bradenton Marauders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad traded to Phillies organization

He will report to the Clearwater Threshers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 29, 2016
UPDATE: Another skimming device in Manatee County

A second device was found Thursday at Crazy Papa's convenience store.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 10

Billie Dawson captured this photograph while enjoying another beautiful sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital facilities remain open, but visiting policies have been adjusted after for patients there have tested positive for COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2020
Two more Sarasota Memorial patients test positive for COVID-19

An 87-year-old man and an 80-year-old man are hospitalized and isolated after testing positive for the coronavirus March 13 and 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 5, 2019
Siesta Breeze Trolley live app in the works

The app does not have an official launch date but is expected to function similarly to SCAT’s live-tracking feature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • October 27, 2014
Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch Humane Society to host family festival Ranch announces increases in lot prices Lakewood Reps to host July luncheon

  • East County
  • News
"4,000 Miles" runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: '4,000 Miles'

Asolo Rep's '4,000 Miles' runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
County officials will consider the Siesta Promenade project at public hearings in November and December.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade moves toward hearing

While Benderson Development rolls out a marketing campaign, neighborhood critics are raising concerns about improper procedure.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city hired Jerry Fogle to assume the new role of parks and recreation director.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota hires parks and recreation director

Jerry Fogle, the manager of the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, will lead the city's effort to create more active parks offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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