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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
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2009
County offices to close for holidays

Manatee County government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 and on Jan. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 2, 2009
Market watch: Common sense says 'no' to a new bull market

On Nov. 16, the Dow Jones industrial average set a new 'post recovery' high, and the Dow transportation average confirmed that high with a new high of its own on the same day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashish Pawar, Glenda Leonard and Chris Sachs
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 4, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key prepares for Salvation Army bell ringing

The club is one of the top two area fundraisers every year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Edward Whiting directs St. Mary’s School Calne’s chamber choir, Monday, March 26, inside the cafeteria at Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 27, 2012
ODA enjoys special concert by British girl's chamber choir

St. Mary's School Calne from Wiltshire, England performed, Monday, March 26, for the lower school at Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Teagan Allen, 11, in the Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Observer offers unique content on its website

While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival

Chefs from Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will put their best barbecue forward at the annual Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival at 4 p.m., June 26 on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Golf, poker event raises $160,000 for ODA scholarships

More than 300 people turned out Jan. 26 for the second annual Charity Golf Classic and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament benefiting the Taylor Emmons Scholarship fund, which provides opportunities for socio-economically diverse students to attend The Out-of-Door Academy's upper school in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
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The Claw was one of the most popular rides at the Manatee County Fair Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 19, 2025
Manatee County Fair begins with nonstop entertainment

The fair continues its run in Palmetto through Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jason Champion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 22, 2012
Decor: Mid-century chic

Ask Jason Champion about the latest trends in interior design, and he'll tell you that gray is the new neutral.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat Thompson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Studio Space: Pat Thompson

The junior at Ringling College of Art and Design thrives in her natural state of sculpting new works. Her latest project features found pieces of wood.

  • Arts + Culture
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation orders for those living in Zone A beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County issues evacuation orders

Manatee County issues mandatory and voluntary evacuations, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, and proceeds with county closures.

  • East County
  • News
The Mall at UTC is located off Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 25, 2014
Mall announces holiday hours

The Mall at UTC will open early for Black Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Javaughn Wallace and executive chef Michael from Drift at Lido Beach Resort dish up a poached pear and prosciutto bite at the 15th annual Taste of the Keys on Feb. 26 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 2, 2026
Taste of the Keys bigger than ever in 15th year

The Longboat Key Garden Club fundraiser featured more restaurants and maxed out attendance at this year's event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Local Sons of the American Revolution chapter induct new member

Members must have ancestry tied to the Revolutionary War.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 26

Barbara Raber captured this shot of a snowy egret walking in the Longboat Key water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 16, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 18-24

There's entertainment for all audiences in Sarasota this week, starting with art galleries and exhibits and winding through theater, concerts and classic movies at the cinema.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Institute for the Ages names Esselman CEO; City staff investigates St. Armands benches; North Trail coffee shop opens

  • Sarasota
  • News
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