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More than 500 couples pre-registered to renew their vows.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2013
Renewed Love: Couples take vows again on Siesta Key

They say love can weather any storm, and more than 500 couples arrived at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion to prove it Thursday, Feb. 14, as part of the annual Valentine's Day vow renewal ceremony. Sarasota Parks and Recreation has hosted the ceremony every Valentine's Day for the last 28 years. Couples picked up flowers, had their photos taken and renewed their wedding vows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 24, 2013
Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman changed course yet again on a proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday, reopening a public hearing out of concern about noise from gunfire.

  • East County
  • News
A modified ordinance the Town Commission is set to approve tonight allows the of the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort renovation-and-expansion application to move forward.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 4, 2013
Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight

Longboat Key commissioners will review a tourism ordinance and consider wage increases for non-union represented employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Real Estate Reports

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; SAR reports September sales up 14% from last year; Sarasota investors buy two Twin Shores villa buildings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fire commissioners for East Manatee Fire Rescue and Myakka City Fire Control District will meet jointly Aug. 20 to vote on the merger. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue

Myakka City residents approve merger with East Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Work remaining in the Rye Road project is related to a new master lift station and a satellite lift station at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 2, 2020
Rye Road project will take longer in Manatee County

Contractor seeks 90 more days to finish improvements.

  • East County
  • News
The 60th anniversary PAWC board — Janice Scanlon, Kim Lege, Judy Bouchard, Susan Romine and President Patti Hernandez — is installed during a candlelit ceremony.  Photo courtesy of Meg Garofalo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2018
Charity grows at garden club

Palm Aire group celebrates 60th year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Justin Cody Willis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota County School Board, District 5: Justin Cody Willis

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Jewish community gather on Jan. 5.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota Jewish community rallies to show pride

Multiple demonstrations of solidarity, community and pride are cropping up around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By All Faiths Food Bank Staff |
  • May 29, 2020
All Faiths Food Bank 2020 Season of Need

All Faiths Food Bank 2020 Season of Need

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The beaches already were closed and now Manatee County has closed pickleball courts.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 30, 2020
Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

Coronavirus brings down pickleball nets in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA® |
  • April 2, 2020
Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, the nonprofit that runs Nathan Benderson Park, has made modifications to access but is keeping the park open.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2020
Sarasota park remains open during pandemic

Nathan Benderson Park officials will keep the park open but ask public to practice social distancing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota Military Academy employee named STEM Teacher of the Year

Todd Brown received recognition for his "Inspire Project" curriculum.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The DUNDU production brought a light giant to UnGala.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 19, 2019
The Ringling's UnGala makes a roaring return

"UnGala 2019: the evolution" was held Oct. 19 at the Circus Arts Conservatory.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
Top Story — September: Gecko’s owners buy Longboat landmark

Gecko's Hospitality Group has purchased the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Property Appraiser sought clarification on which of the town's two beach-taxing districts encompassed island properties.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 19, 2019
Two Longboat meetings set for Wednesday

Commissioners will clarify which beach-tax zone island properties will occupy and settle issues with police contract negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Bolger Family Reflection Pool unveiled at The Ringling

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, doubling as a retirement party for Keeper of the Ca' d'Zan Ron McCarty, was hosted Aug. 23 at the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 13, 2018
EDC Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon celebrates economic innovation

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County honored business success at its annual meeting and awards luncheon on Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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