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Johnson Preserve at Braden River was purchased with general county revenues and converted into a passive park. File Photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2020
New tax would fund conservation effort in Manatee County

Referendum will ask for a raise in millage to provide funds for environmentally significant lands in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The monument would be placed along I-75 near University Parkway and Fruitville Road, near the existing water tower.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 8, 2021
Sarasota considers welcome monument along I-75

County commissioners began conversations to install a welcome monument between University Parkway and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Revels, Cornbread and Axel Traught
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 16, 2023
Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser

The 2023 Paws event brought Hollywood style and flair to the Art Ovation Hotel on April 14.

  • Black Tie
Pat and Larry Thompson
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 18, 2023
Avant-Garde 2023 brings the '70s to Ringling College

The latest Avant-Garde costumed fundraiser brought 70s styles to Ringling College on March 18.

  • Black Tie
The candidates seek to join the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2012
Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm watch Thursday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota remains under tropical storm watch

Hurricane Matthew’s path remains trained on the east coast of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By BayView Dental |
  • March 14, 2022
What is a Smile Makeover?

What is a Smile Makeover?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The Main Street Visitor Information Center will open Dec. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2015
Visit Sarasota County center coming to Main Street

The tourism group’s downtown Visitor Information Center will move from Lemon Avenue into the former Firestone building in the 1700 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2009
Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2012
Manatee CEO Roundtable meets Friday

Community leaders will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander and Sarah McCalden
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
VIP(enguins) will march toward Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium will host some black-tie guests beginning in November: four black-footed penguins as part of a limited-time exhibit that will be called 'Penguin Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Financial boost

G.WIZ recently received a significant financial donation to assist its current renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
GCFOA seeks officials

The Gulf Coast Football Officials Association will hold informational meetings May 2 and May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Morning Headlines

Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 29, 2013
Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

Turn back time with Dean Johanesen at Ocean Blues

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2013
News Briefs

Awards continue to role in for Siesta Key beach; Algae tax causes a 'stink' from community members; Tightrope walker's career hits new heights

  • Sarasota
  • News
MTO's newest mural, painted on the wall of Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club, depicts Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal as a boxer.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Street artist, MTO, reveals new mural

School Avenue's Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club is the home of MTO's newest mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Whitney Beach Plaza gains first new tenants

The shopping center will soon add two new tenants and has leases signed for a restaurant and an attorney's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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