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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2017
Sarasota residents breathe relief after Irma

With trees and power down, people in the Sarasota area start cleaning up and counting their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Ward.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Charles Ward

The Sarasota High junior talks long jump, high jump and his dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Condo tower to replace Main Street businesses

Sports Page seeks a new downtown home while the Living Walls owner will retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange honors local students and arts organizations

The annual Woman's Exchange Awards Celebration was held on June 1 at Woman’s Exchange.

  • Black Tie
Larry Forgard stands at the door into his art: his tall, paint-splattered easel.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 29, 2014
Spotlight: Artist experiences brush with life

Through decades of teaching and creating art, Larry Forgard learned to allow his pieces to go with the flow.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2012
Frustrated Willowbrook residents turn out for board meeting

More than 50 residents of Willowbrook came out Aug. 16 to hear their Condominium Association's attorney answer questions about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 22, 2017
Christ Church sends off snowbirds

Congregation members gathered at Cedars East Tennis Resort on April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Our View: One step forward

As we were about to go to press, we learned that Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Murf Klauber had filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Madi LoCastro hit a pair of home runs to help power Lakewood Ranch to a 10-6 victory versus rival Braden River March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 15, 2016
Mustangs hand Pirates first loss

The Lakewood Ranch softball team improved to 15-3 with its win over rival Braden River.

  • East County
  • Sports
Libby's bartender Mike Madison poses with his piggyback smash. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota bars and restaurants feature signature sips this summer

Chill out and beat the summer heat with these ultra-cool cocktails.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 8, 2021
Concession home tops sales at $1.9 million

The home at 19428 Ganton Ave. tops Lakewood Ranch home sales at $1.9 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2009
New MRI test saves one of Ranch's own

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center radiologists discovered breast cancer in one of the hospital's employees while setting up and make adjustments to the new MRI machine.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 3, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Mary Ruiz is the president and CEO of Manatee Glens, a nonprofit organization specializing in mental health and addictions.
  • By Mary Ruiz |
  • July 11, 2012
My View: New hope for addictions

In 2005, Angela (we'll use first names to protect privacy) was in a serious automobile accident.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Hundreds of people took advantage of free sand at Lakewood Ranch Community Park as locals wait to receive free sandbags.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma — Lakewood Ranch digs in

Hundreds fill sandbags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
The Palm Avenue parking garage is lowering rates for the boat parade on Saturday afternoon.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2011
Downtown parking garage lowers rate for weekend holiday event

The Palm Avenue parking garage will offer a $2 cash-only rate to Christmas Boat Parade of Light attendees on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 10, 2016
Theater review: 'Young Frankenstein'

The Players brings “Young Frankenstein” to life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Residents like Phyllis Rose believe the pickleball courts will bring trouble.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2017
Bird Key residents pan pickleball plans

The Bird Key Yacht Club wants to install pickleball courts on its property, but residents say the proposal will disrupt the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Crabs can't keep claws off each other

Alfred and Jwannette Dirwanger spotted this pair of crabs who couldn't keep their claws off of each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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