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Janelle Wagman, owner of Coastal Creations Décor, stood alongside her designs made of wood and resin.
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 17, 2023
Town departments, organizations meet Longboaters at open house

The outdoor community market and open house was held at Longboat Key Bayfront Park with a dozen vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lori Boyd, Director of Marketing |
  • August 3, 2023
The First Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her History of Exceptional Care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is expanding its medical campus with a brand-new patient tower.

  • Health
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Florida Research Institute Director of Business Development Terese Aragona shows a sample of results of a LiverMultiScan test. The Lakewood Ranch-based institute is offering 200 of the exams free for Type 2 Diabetes patients.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 23, 2021
Florida Institute offers free liver scans in Lakewood Ranch

The Florida Institute is offering a free liver test for those with type 2 diabetes.

  • East County
  • News
The RCLA Board of Directors and President Emily Walsh present Ringling College President Larry Thompson with a check for $600,000 to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 10, 2022
Ringling College receives $600,000 from RCLA

The funds are part of RCLA’s most recent gift commitment of $3 million to support the Alfred R. Goldstein Library and student scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 13, 2009
Burns Square plans special events

The Burns Square Merchants Association president hopes holding different events each month will attract more customers to the historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Impact Mediation

Impact Mediation opened in Lakewood Ranch in January.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • July 16, 2012
Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th

Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kim Kern and Steve Sweney, founders of Consider It Done, will check off your to-do list.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Consider It Done

Consider It Done founders Steve Sweney and Kim Kern will do just about anything.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee presents revised flood maps; River Club youth launches sixth annual can drive

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota’s new economic-development coordinator, Randy Welker, said one of his priorities is to find a drugstore willing to build a downtown location.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Development coordinator focuses on downtown

Through a public-private partnership, the city and others created a new position to pursue bringing businesses that could revitalize the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 25 specialty camps are scheduled throughout the summer and allow the opportunity to focus on a favorite activity or try something different.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Don Patterson |
  • August 6, 2020
Dear Sarasota Citizens

Dear Sarasota Citizens

  • Sarasota
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Sponsored Content
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Costumes and Wigs

Go behind the curtain at Asolo Repertory with Staged, a new Observer featuring highlighting local arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 11, 2018
Red tide detected in low, medium concentrations along beaches

As of June 8, red tide was detected in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Updates on the red tide status will be available later this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale is Artspace's only project in Florida to date.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2017
Arts Alliance launches housing survey Wednesday

An event Wednesday marks the beginning of a new phase of an effort to develop an affordable live-work space for Sarasota artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Camille Cline
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Community Briefs 9.8.16

Updates from around your community.

  • Sarasota
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