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The Sarasota Visitor Center will leave its current office at 710 Main Street on Aug. 18.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 16, 2017
Visit Sarasota County to relocate to Chamber of Commerce building

The visitor center will close its current downtown office on Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High is trying to become the next Sarasota County school to start boys and girls lacrosse programs, and its fundraising effort begins with the 2018 Giving Challenge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2018
Sarasota High starts Giving Challenge to raise funds for lacrosse programs

The challenge runs from noon today to noon tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, explains to East County students what happens to electronics that are thrown away.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 1, 2015
Braden River and McNeal elementary students load up on knowledge

East County students visited Manatee County's Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
Charles Krauthammer discussed U.S.-Cuba relations and his proposal to raise the federal gas tax during a visit to Sarasota Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 12, 2015
VIDEO: Krauthammer discusses Charlie Hebdo before lecture

Washington Post columnist and conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer blasted Pres. Barack Obama's response to the terrorist attacks in France during a Ringling College Library Association roundtable Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David F. Bolger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2013
UPDATE: Ringling adds playspace to grounds

Thanks to a $400,000 donation from David F. Bolger, an innovative Ringling Museum playspace will be installed beginning this summer.

  • Arts + Culture
The membership is just $80 until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and that includes a ticket to the kick-off party. After that, it's $99.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 18, 2013
Weekend Best Best: Culture Collective Kick-off Party

Join Asolo Repertory Theatre, FSU/Asolo Conservatory, the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling and the Arts and Cultural Alliance; along with community group sponsors, Visit Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and The Observer and ThisweekinSarasota.com in celebrating Sarasota Culture Collective this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 26, 2014
The Ringling announces RIAF 2014 lineup

Ringling International Arts Festival 2014 offers 30 performances of seven international productions in three-and-a-half days.

  • Arts + Culture
Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching

Registration and party affiliation changes must be done by July 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Zota Beach Resort

Come have a look around the perfect local escape or a stunning spot to host your visiting friends and family.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
Sponsored Content
Evelyn Lucas, 5, and her friends Kevin McGuckin, 3, and his sister Kinsley McGuckin, 5 (front row) pose with Flight Nurse Pamela Young.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 10, 2025
Fire department open house showcases Bayflite medical helicopter

The open house events allow community members to visit fire stations and meet local firefighters and community partners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Visit Sarasota County names three board members
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2024
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

Stacey Corley, Jason Samson and Heather Van Wie join the VSC board for two-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota's Dino Bever blows into a medieval animal horn.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Medieval Fair continues its run in Myakka City

The popular event attracts thousands to the Woods of Mallaranny along State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2009
Local course announces Concession Cup

The Concession Golf Club will host its 3rd annual Concession Cup Tournament Dec. 4-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2010
Buchanan, Panama ambassador visit port

Congressman Vern Buchanan will meet this morning with an ambassador to Panama to discuss opportunities at Port Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Shark visits LB Harbour Towers

Connecticut resident Melissa DiGalbo, who is currently staying on Longboat Key, snapped this photo of a shark Thursday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2009
Youth Ranch honors LECOM

Students and staff at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton mentoring club were honored for their volunteer efforts this year at the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2009
Manatee Cal Ripken League to hold Fall registration

The Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour will hold Fall 2009 registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2009
Suds Sports celebrates reopening

Ellenton Suds Sports Grill will have live music, activities for kids and more from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, at the grill, 5309 29th St. E.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2010
Manatee County to hold workshop

Manatee County commissioners will hold a workshop Aug. 31 to discuss various county standards and regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Business Alliance seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, in partnership with the East County Observer, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandies Awards, which recognize Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members for their achievements.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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