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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 31, 2020
Spooky fun around the classroom in Lakewood Ranch

Primrose schools in Lakewood Ranch continues tradition of annual Parade of Costumes.

  • East County
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 2, 2021
Art enthusiasts gather at downtown craft festival

The annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival was held Oct. 2 and 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota students return to school

Families dropped off their children at various schools on Aug. 10

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 24, 2021
Midday volleyball gives residents chance to learn new skills in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents learn basics of volleyball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parrish Community High School resumes classes after two lockdowns inadvertently initiated by medical emergencies on campus two days in a row.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 2, 2023
Parrish Community High resumes classes after two lockdowns

The School District of Manatee County says that the lockdowns were triggered by "medical emergencies."

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2022
Humor writer Dave Barry brings comedy stylings to RCLA Lecture Series

The Pulitzer Prize-winning humor writer gave thoughts on comedy and culture on Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers for Networking at Noon

The chamber is gearing up for several events in the next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 22, 2022
Graduation 2022: Booker High

The Booker HS Class of 2022 received their diplomas and walked into the future on Saturday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ashley McIntyre and Monaca Onstad with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund enjoy Polo with a Purpose with Lake Club's Marybeth Traverso and her husband, Jay Traverso.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 20, 2021
Polo for a cause in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund shares its mission during Polo with a Purpose at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Structures at Bobby Jones Golf Club will be removed this spring and early summer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails closing next week

Work begins to demolish buildings in preparation for renovation of property.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 9, 2022
Hurricane Nicole blows the Fall Fling inside

About 40 church members attended the Fall Fling at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
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Siesta Key beach was among those that had been under a no-swim advisory. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 13, 2022
Sarasota-area beaches again cleared for swimming

Bacteria levels return to acceptable concentrations at Siesta Key and Lido Key beaches.

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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 11, 2021
Longboat Key Club golfers get in an essential round

Golfers dressed up as essential workers for the most recent member-guest day at the club.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 15, 2009
Southgate post office to remain open

Initially on a list that threatened its closure, the Siesta Drive post office will remain as it has for decades.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
S.R. 64 Mobil station nears completion

The Mobil gas station and convenience store at 10508 S.R. 64 E., in Portal Crossing, is expected to be complete by February 2010.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 27, 2009
Boohoo breakfasts

The first day of school cause mixed emotions

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 21, 2009
Commission moves forward with park

The Town Commission decided Thursday, May 21 to leave the baseball field out of the Bayfront Park concept, which will require lengthy zoning changes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 1, 2009
May Day protesters march downtown

Much like the April 15 tea party, this demonstration was intended to voice opposition to the federal government's bailouts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 7, 2010
Water shut-offs scheduled on LBK

Neighborhoods south of Bay Isles Road will have water shut-offs and boil alerts this month.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2010
Longboat stages 9/11 tribute (WITH VIDEO)

Public Works Department employees lined Gulf of Mexico Drive with American flags Friday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

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