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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
New Briefs

Fort Hamer Bridge public comment period closes; Manatee County building fees reduced; State won't sell Lake Manatee State Park land; Medallion Home-led investment group buys Professional Center property

  • East County
  • News
Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2024
Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

The holiday will also affect most county services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open.  Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Montego model in The Vineyards at The Lake Club has a double island in the kitchen.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch hosts Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 15th annual Tour of Homes through Nov. 18.

  • East County
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 26

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents |
  • February 6, 2019
Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
Sarasota County is planning a referendum to pay for $170 million in facilities upgrades, including a $96.2 million public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2015
City eyes county land for homeless facility

At a meeting today, City Manager Tom Barwin proposed locating a come-as-you-are shelter on land targeted for a new Sarasota County public safety campus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tennis pro John Eagleton hopes to be a key part of the new phase at Cedars Tennis Resort and Club.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 5, 2024
Cedars Tennis Resort enters new era in adding tennis pro John Eagleton

The staff at Cedars and new Tennis Director John Eagleton are hoping to lean on Eagleton's expertise and tennis connections to build Cedars as a popular tennis resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood's Devin McDermott ran more than 300 miles last summer to prepare for the cross country season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 29, 2010
Return to form

After a breakout performance her freshman year, Lakewood Ranch High School junior Devin McDermott is a big reason why the Lady Mustangs currently are ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
H&G Tour featured in special section

Don't miss the special section on the 35th annual Longboat Key Garden Club's Home and Garden Tour in this week's paper.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2014
Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked in top 50 nationwide

A list from the US News & World Report put Sarasota Memorial Hospital 30th for best gynecological care and a high performer in eight specialties out of 5,000 hospitals surveyed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2015
CALENDAR: Longboat Key weekly events

The following events and meetings will take place this week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Visit Sarasota is working with the Siesta Key Village Association to modify "Number 1 Beach" signs for long-term use.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 11, 2012
Visit Sarasota thinks big

Visit Sarasota will partner with the newly formed U.S. marketing campaign called Brand USA to target European tourists.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
It's read everywhere

The Longboat Observer has logged many travel miles this summer after its trips around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Costume contest at the Halloween Happy Hour at Seaplace Condominiums
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 27, 2023
Seaplace spices up Halloween with fun costumes

Condominium residents outdid themselves at their annual Halloween party with their creative costumes and bright spirits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman Alan and Beverly in 2012 with three of their cygnets, none of which survived.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2014
Alan the swan dies of unknown causes

The Bay Isles swan leaves behind his mate, Beverly, but no surviving cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Business Observer 08.19.10

Hembree & Associates Inc. secured recently leases for three new businesses in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Creative contest

Southeastern Guide Dogs has announced a T-shirt design contest for its 2015 walkathon held across the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzy Brenner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 19, 2024
Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade

The annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will begin at 6 p.m., May 29, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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