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Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan (left), past President Virginia Haley (center), and Board Chair John LaCivita (second from left) recognize representatives of Watershed Hospitality Concepts with the 2026 Business Excellence Haley Award.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2026
Visitors bureau opens nominations for annual Haley honors

Visit Sarasota County will accept tourism industry nominations for the annual Haley Hall of Fame Awards through Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 25

Karen Cesarski captured these palms at dusk in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Nolan writer wins contest

Nolan Middle seventh-grader Rachel Elek took first place in a Farm City Week essay contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2009
Galvano to address Republican Club

Florida Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker at the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2009
ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • 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 Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Get pumped for event

The Go Red for Women movement is asking communities nationwide to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease - the leading cause of death among women - by dressing in red.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2010
County offices closed for President's Day

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Feb. 15, and trash pickup and other services will be postponed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Business Observer

Oceanview Publishing will move to Mediterranean Plaza

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: River cleanup slated for Saturday

The Old Braden River Historical Society will host this event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 11, 2010
Get ready to get your Irish on at Shamrock Festival

The Shamrock Festival will take place from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, at Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2010
Main music to benefit Wobbly Feet

Lakewood Ranch's next Music on Main concert will benefit Wobbly Feet Foundation Inc.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Mooney writers study in NYC

Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge recently returned from a three-week creative writing course at Columbia University in New York.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 13, 2010
County details plans for Benderson Park

Commissioners are expected to discuss the proposal at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 25, 2010
Ranch Primrose celebrates five years

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fun-filled birthday party May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 28, 2012
Extra Innings to host Spring Break camp

Extra Innings will host an indoor comprehensive spring clinic from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 12-16 at the facility, 717 Cattleman Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jewel (Syreeta Banks) and the ladies of the house
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
It's game time at Glebe Park

Suncoast Sports Club will soon be back in action on Siesta Key at Glebe Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Ballet school plans summer show

Under the artistic direction of Sergiy Mykhaylov and Darya Fedotova, the School of Russian Ballet will present the Summer Intensive Performance at noon, July 30, at the School of Russian Ballet, 8029 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Car show to rumble onto Ranch Main St.

It's a car lover's dream Valentine's Day gift.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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