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Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2024
Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Parking meters are already installed on St. Armands Circle. Up next: downtown.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Parking

Paid parking is coming to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota this year. Could Siesta Key be next?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • November 23, 2012
No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

No bigger place to "shop small" this Saturday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Craig and Miriam Boots of the Country Club have been dealing with the effects of Craig's parkinsonism disorder since April 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents say support key when facing parkinsonism disorder

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch couple turns to Neuro Challenge and neighbors for help during parkinsonism struggles.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Chambers. (Courtesy photo.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rachel Chambers

The Sarasota triathlete was the top female finisher at the 2022 Top Gun Triathlon held Aug. 6 in St. Petersburg.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rendering of the future St. Regis Hotel and Residences
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 6, 2020
Celebrate with fireworks!

The Chuck Whittall-Andy Adams standoff is over.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Frontier's service out of Sarasota is set to begin Dec. 10. The airline will also offer flights to Cleveland.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds Philadelphia flight

Frontier Airlines will offer twice-weekly flights to the Pennsylvania metropolis beginning in December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2015
TWIS Asks: Mike Evanoff of Evie's Tavern on Main Street

TWIS Asks: Mike Evanoff of Evie's Tavern on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
With their parents by their side, Lakewood Ranch High seniors Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker make their college choices official during a signing ceremony Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2013
Mustang golf standouts ink college scholarships

Seniors Ramsey Touchberry and Danny Walker both signed national letters of intent Nov. 13.

  • East County
  • Schools
There are still quite a few historical structures you can learn about on the walk.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 11, 2022
Getting Away: Historic Spanish Point

The history-filled nature area reopened on Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 26, 2022
Young entrepreneurs take over bazaar

The third annual Young Entrepreneurs Market was held Feb. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 2, 2016
Church of Redeemer blesses furry friends

The annual Blessing of the Animals took place Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local race team Slipstream was the only United States team in the top 10 at the F1 in Schools World Finals in Abu Dhabi.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 19, 2014
Slipstream rides into fourth place at World Finals

Local F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, landed fourth place at the World Competition earlier this week in Abu Dhabi.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2013
TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Our View

Focus on the business climate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read our Siesta Key Crystal Classic special edition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Crystal Classic 2011

Siesta Beach is officially the No. 1 beach in the United States and is, once again, the host location of the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 4, 2017
FST dedicates new Arnold Simonsen and Ronda Montminy Theatre Wing

Supporters and employees of Florida Studio Theatre gathered Oct. 4 at the new FST property to thank the donors who made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
More than 100 Palm Coast residents opposed to HB 425 filled the Hammock Community Center on a Saturday night for a Town Hall meeting.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2017
THE STATE VS. HOME RULE

The question of who has authority to regulate short-term vacation rentals is intensifying all over Florida. Our own senator is championing property rights. But one size does not fit all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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