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Lakewood Ranch kids Devin Raines, left, finishes up his cookie while Alexa Thornton, right, takes a bite. "It's good!" she said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 11, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street fills with holiday cheer

Community Activities held its annual Holidays around the Ranch Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Timeline: The case for the Colony

1969 - Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and a business partner purchased the Colony for $3.5 million with plans to turn it into a 'tennis-centric' resort...

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County political and business leaders pack the Venetian Golf and River Club to hear Dr. Robert Marbut speak July 18.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 18, 2013
VIDEO: Expert explores Sarasota County homelessness

Dr. Robert G. Marbut told Sarasota County business and political leaders this morning the homelessness problem is complex - but isn't complicated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
derby
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
John Pyle celebrated the completion of his 3,144-mile run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project at Fit2Run.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2012
Ultramarathon runner John Pyle returns to Sarasota

After an 83-day, 3,144-mile run to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, John Pyle returns to Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
Commissioners prepare to make appointments

Two board members are slated to depart the Sarasota City Commission in November. The remaining commissioners are hammering out the details of selecting their replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook after an evening rainfall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 1, 2018
Ziegler's fundraising exceeds Jouniari's in race for County Commission

Christian Ziegler raised $24,000 so far in his campaign for the District 2 seat. Ruta Jouniari raised $1,370.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Izthak Perlman. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Double (left) from All Faiths Food Bank accepts a check from Capt. Jon Goetluck and members of the Property Section. Courtesy photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 16, 2011
Sheriff's Office presents multiple donations

Donations included a check for $6,700 from seized or recovered cash that went unclaimed, to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Sensational sound-off

Braden River High School's Marching Band took home a championship title Nov. 17, after winning the Florida Marching Band Coalition's 3A State Championship, at Tropicana Field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Esteban and Natalya Swanson scout and champion local artists at the Ringling Underground each month in the Ringling Museum courtyard.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Ringling Underground shines light on local artists

Natalya Swanson and Alyssa Esteban combine local, independent artwork with the Ringling's old classics.

  • Arts + Culture
In Manatee County, 59.15% of voters voted in favor of renewing the School District's half-cent sales tax.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Vote secures future of new high school

Manatee voters endorse sales tax renewal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 1, 2010
Literary vagabond

Since the publication of his first novel last summer, Ryan Praefke has showed no signs of slowing down. The dark novelist shares his inspirations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 1, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Pattigeorge's

Pattigeorge's owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margo Schnapf had 24 kills and 24 digs in Riverview volleyball’s 3-2 win over Venice on Oct. 13.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Non-Profit Organization of the Year -- Winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colorful artwork submitted from various organizations in on display at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2012
Children's week observed at City Hall

The city of Sarasota has an artwork display at City Hall in honor of Children's Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gianna Sparks and Zac Smith. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Longboaters race to first place

Three Longboat residents clearly live life in the fast lane, taking home first place awards in the Anna Maria Elementary Dolphin Dash 5K race Saturday, Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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