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Jim Roberts and Kasey Ray of Florida Suncoast Orchids in Myakka City, represented one of the more local vendors.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2025
Orchid show and sale ushers in the new year in colorful fashion

Orchid Delirium: Sarasota Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale allowed the public to take home new plants, and knowledge.

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  • Neighbors
  • By GSP Development |
  • January 22, 2026
Downtown’s first new luxury high-rise residences with three-day minimum rental freedom.

Saravela looks to revitalize downtown living in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
School board

Cardinal visits St. Martha; Garden Club offers scholarships

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 30, 2012
Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

Sarasota hosts Society of American Travel Writers, receives rave reviews

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony staff: Experience at the resort was special

As guest arrived at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, it was the teams behind the scenes that made visiting the once iconic resort such a unique experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
News Briefs

County seeks public input on Animal Services Department; Creekwood Dog Park reopens after month-long closure; County files Sanborn Studios lawsuit response last week; Manatee County Planning Commission members wanted

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  • 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
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 4, 2015
Santa Claus comes to St. Armands

Santa and Mrs. Claus visited St. Armands Circle for the 37th annual Holiday Night of Lights Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan spoke candidly with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson and other hospital administrators during a meeting May 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 31, 2012
Buchanan makes inaugural visit to Lakewood Ranch hospital

On Wednesday, Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, met with administrators at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Steve Verhoeven was excited to see the Wienermobile up close.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2017
Wienermobile makes debut at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The Planter's NUTmobile also came to visit.

  • East County
  • News
Melissa Owens' third-grade class dressed in holiday outfits.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 19, 2013
Classroom spotlight: Bay Haven

Melissa Owens' third-grade class visits Sarasota Judicial Center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The spring tide event of September 2015, where water flooded the streets on a sunny day.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat to install new valves to mitigate north end tidal flooding

The Public Works department is investigating new valves and new stormwater drain locations as tidal flooding becomes more frequent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Business Observer

Molly's Boutique earns gold retailer award; Robert Ricchini joins Studio Salon and Spa; Grapevine named top advertising agency

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch athletic director Kent Ringquist said he believes adding a sand volleyball court on the school's campus is something that can be done.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 1, 2020
New sports might be headed to local high schools

Sand volleyball and girls wrestling were approved by the FHSAA.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cheryl McGrew
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 10, 2015
Seabreeze administrators move to East County

Attention, Gullet and McNeal elementary students and parents: Meet your new principals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Grand Bay resident seeks new Longboat Rotary Club chapter

Sydelle Pittas, a 20-year Rotarian, hopes residents will join a new sunset club that meets Wednesday evenings.

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 8, 2009
Profiles of summer: Body Language

Alyssa Mandel is a school librarian by day, belly dancer by night.

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta Beach is rocking.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Season on Siesta Key hits early

Businesses and tourism organizations are in agreement: Season came early this year.

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  • News
These early designs for the new Gulf Gate Library show the building’s new centralized location and two-story design, complete with new features. Renderings courtesy of Harvard Jolly
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
Library design echoes community center

The new Gulf Gate Library preliminary designs reflect the changing nature of libraries today and incorporate citizens' input.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mellie Fernandez, owner of Mellie's New York Deli & Eatery, brought a special guest to work, 1-year-old Gianna Fernandez, her youngest daughter.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 21, 2017
Mellie's deli brings a taste of New York to Bradenton.

New deli brings a taste of New York City to East County.

  • East County
  • Business
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