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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2013
Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars

Manatee Cal Ripken Baseball recently announced its 8U All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Shawn Pettersen’s work for Spectrum II focuses on outer space as a hopeful frontier.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
Curation as Art: Spectrum II opens at Art Center Sarasota

Nathan Skiles curates the experimental exhibit as an exercise in isolated collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
On March 3, members and officials of the YMCA celebrated the opening of the facility’s new $2.1 million, 13,000-square-foot addition, which has been under construction since September.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 24, 2012
Year in review: March 2012, 'Ranch YMCA unveils expansion'

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Town Clerk Trish Granger swears in Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2015
Duncan takes mayor's seat

Mayor Jack Duncan and Vice Mayor Terry Gans will lead the Longboat Key Town Commission after Monday’s statutory meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2015
Orioles team up with Selby

Orioles will sport green baseball caps for Go Green day in a partnership with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Actor G.W. Bailey enjoys an outing with his Sunshine Kids.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2018
Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

Actor G.W. Bailey brings his Sunshine Kids passion to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo by Rebecca Baxter
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
The aftereffect of No. 1

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2010
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Four Lakewood Ranch community development district boards today adopted their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arjun Byju on the set of "Jeopardy!" with his younger brother, Aravind.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Pine View student to appear on "Jeopardy! Teen Tournament"

Arjun Byju was selected out of a pool of 15,000 applicants to compete on the show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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