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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 26, 2010
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County

The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Enter the contest for a chance to win a Vera Bradley I.D. holder.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 16, 2010
Name that store

New Balance Sarasota and New Balance University Park owners Molly and David Jackson are seeking a name for their new retail store, located at 1874 Stickney Point Road, that showcases shoes, handbags and accessories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 2, 2015
This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently released its 2024 Community Update.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital report touts 2023 expansion

The 2024 Community Update highlights growth, rankings and 1.7 million patient visits systemwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Asher Weintraub, 9, of New York City, created the "menurkey."
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2013
Thanksgivukkah: Gobble tov

There's more to the rare convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah than menurkeys and cranberry-filled doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations

The Sarasota neighborhood was chosen as the 29th best place to retire in America in a survey of retirees by MarketBeat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents along the Grand Canal hope to place mini-reefs below their docks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2019
Siesta Key residents look for solutions for Grand Canal water quality

Siesta Key Association members would like to place mini-reefs under docks in the Grand Canal to help filter the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy students Skyler Selby, Nathan New, Aiden Blair, Benson Van and Desmond Hunter walk in the procession.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 26, 2025
Memorial Day Parade carries on a tradition of remembrance

The parade brought together local law enforcement agencies, first responders, organizations and government officials.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Asolo Repertory Theatre will stage a production of "Come From Away" from Nov. 12 through Dec. 28.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 11, 2025
Asolo Rep replaces Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical with 'Come From Away'

The update of the hit musical 'Movin' Out' has been shifted to a future season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 22, 2020
A good Sunday read

Selby Library's Sunday hours return on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 15, 2010
Sarasota receives $23 million housing grant

The federal grant will be used to create more affordable housing throughout the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Observer Group publishes six weekly newspapers in Florida.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
The Observer Group wins 17 awards in editorial contest

The Observer Group won 17 awards in the 2011 Local Media Association Editorial Contest. Diversions, The Observer's arts and entertainment section, won first place in its division for the second year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber focuses on home front

The chamber of commerce will offer more island events and a new resident membership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota residents cast their votes

Sarasota voters showed off their "I Voted" stickers outside their polling places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hundreds of youth and masters team from across the country will compete in this year's regatta.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta

The Sarasota County Rowing Club will host the second annual Sarasota Invitational Rowing Regatta this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
CulinApp partners Bob Huntley, left, and Geof Drummond, right, with Giuliano Hazan.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 7, 2011
Culinary iPad app brings electronics to chef's table

Culinary apps were among the first developed for tablet computers, and most are recipe collections and cookbooks - existing content repurposed for the new platform, sometimes successfully.

  • Arts + Culture
Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Share your best holiday moments

We will run a photo collage of New Year's celebrations in our Jan. 9 issue, so send any pictures you snapped, as well as a description - time, date, place and names of individuals photographed - to [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2009
Ranch officials: real estate market is recovering

According to a press release issued today, the East County community enjoyed strong numbers in the first quarter of 2009 and is projecting a 35% increase in closings in its second quarter.

  • East County
  • News
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