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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 23

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 18, 2022
Longboat Harbour hosts first pickleball tournament

After residents became interested in the sport a couple years ago, talent grew until a tournament was necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2010
Compassion steers second Tour de Ranch

This year's event will feature an auction of a poster autographed by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 8, 2016
Remember this vote

Four Longboat Key commissioners gave up a cap on firefighter pension payments in favor of obligating taxpayers to more risk and more cost. How did that work before?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 3, 2013
St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business

The company capitalizes on 'special touches' that go the extra mile with clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Ann Hood speaks to NewGate students

New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood recently paid a visit to fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students at NewGate School.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crews doing underground repairs at Bogey Lane and Putting Green Lane on Feb. 8.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 8, 2024
Boil water advisory in place for Longboat Key street

The advisory comes after a water main break on Feb. 8 and will stay in effect until a safe water sample is obtained.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld see their forum as a resource for longtime and new residents, as well as a way for neighbors to connect. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Website creates forum for discussion

Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld started a resource they wanted when they moved to the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 15

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Dallas Roberts with his dad, Goodwill CEO Rev. Don Roberts
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota High grad finds success after 'Rubicon'; Oceanic art-lovers get up close with Wyland; WBTT rings in our latest issue of SEASON

  • Arts + Culture
Harriet Sokmensuer Amelia and Doug Manning
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Business Briefs

Discount Computers Inc. celebrates 25 years; White Aluminum buys Gingrich Glass & Aluminum; Marianne LeBar joins the Million Dollar Guild

  • Sarasota
  • News
Agave Bandido brings a taste of Mexican elegance to Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 1, 2024
Mexican restaurant Agave Bandido ready to debut in Waterside Place

The eye-catching artwork in the Mexican restaurant goes on display March 11 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Freedom Elementary Principal Jim Mennes and Assistant Principal Laura Campbell spent St. Patrick's Day on the roof.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 17, 2016
Freedom Elementary administrators raise the roof

Principal Jim Mennes and Assistant Principal Laura Campbell spent an entire school day on the roof of the school.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County is one of the best American cities for "growing old and happy," according to an Aug. 11 Huffington Post article.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2014
Sarasota makes Huff/Post50 list on 'growing old and happy'

The Huffington Post listed Sarasota among six of the 'best American cities for growing old,' in an article published Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Javaughn Wallace and executive chef Michael from Drift at Lido Beach Resort dish up a poached pear and prosciutto bite at the 15th annual Taste of the Keys on Feb. 26 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 2, 2026
Taste of the Keys bigger than ever in 15th year

The Longboat Key Garden Club fundraiser featured more restaurants and maxed out attendance at this year's event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
New best friends monkey around

Spider monkeys Willie and Bonnie bonded instantly. After each suffered the loss of a cage mate, both monkeys needed a new friend. Willie moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Gatorama, in Palmdale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The closures will continue through New Year's Day on Jan. 1.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2017
City, county announce holiday closures

Local government facilities will close for Christmas and New Year’s Day, which will cause changes to the garbage pick-up schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The annual powerboat event draws large crowds to Lido Key and downtown Sarasota every summer. Photo courtesy Pete Boden.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix postponed

Organizers said they will attempt to reschedule the annual event, originally set to take place June 26-28, later in the year.

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  • News
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