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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 22, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop raises funds for Children First

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch partnered with the organization for the fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lea Sevola plays Vivienne Kensington in the touring production of "Legally Blonde."
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 26, 2022
A special ovation for 'Legally Blonde' actor at Van Wezel

Lea Sevola will get a chance to spend holidays home with her family, and then she'll get right back on the stage for the touring production of "Legally Blonde."

  • Arts + Culture
Emeril Lagasse and Michael's On East co-owner Michael Klauber.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 5, 2015
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse showcases Michael's On East

Chef Emeril gives his "BAM!" stamp of approval to Michael's On East in newest episode of television show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2021
The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mark Gough
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Tara CDD, Seat 5: Mark Gough

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has fallen into disrepair, with parts of roofs falling down in structures throughout the property. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 13, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words

Colony Association President Jay Yablon calls Unicorp's offer 'an attempted hostile takeover' of the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Fresh Fridays returns with holiday cheer

The returning monthly event brought holiday cheer on Dec. 3

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sales Manager Jim Greenley holds a bottle of La Gerla Brunello in front of ABC Fine Wine & Spirits' Wines of Distinction case.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits opens Lakewood Ranch store

ABC liquors opens

  • East County
  • Business
About 30 members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce attend a hurricane preparedness presentation offered by Manatee County's Emergency Management Division and led by Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 13, 2023
Hurricane preparedness seminars come to Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Emergency Management is encouraging residents and business owners to prepare for the worst.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Shirley, Dr. Mark Kauffman and Sam Alfstad cut the ribbon during the statue's dedication ceremony.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 10, 2018
Public art partnership brings Boaz Vaadia sculpture to Ringling Boulevard

The  statue, entitled Ba'al and Yizhaq, was dedicated on April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bucky demonstrates how Newton's Laws work in Circus Arts Conservatory's Circus Machine.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 20, 2023
Sailor Circus mixes science and whimsy

Sarasota and Manatee students learned while laughing at the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Education Outreach show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 9, 2022
Bearadise Ranch hosts first Kamp Kodiak in Myakka City

Children learn about bears and participate in activities including sack races, karaoke and arts and crafts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Irene and Lewis Colson; John Schroeder; Bertha Palmer
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 29, 2023
Three pioneers who changed the face of Sarasota and Manatee counties

Lewis Colson, John Schroeder and Bertha Palmer were trailblazers in frontier Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This year's co-chairs of the annual Christmas Bazaar: JoAnn Sifuentes, Diane Monaghan and Chris Gooderham. (Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 20, 2022
St. Mary's annual Christmas Bazaar is Nov. 5

Church members start making sale items in May for their annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lorna Bieber's "Natural World" opens at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on May 20 and runs through Oct. 15.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Universal Window Solutions owners Bob Smith, right, and Rocky Smith expect a new headquarters with a larger showroom to pay for itself through more revenue. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Sean Roth |
  • July 25, 2012
Universal Window plans for a growth spurt

The owners of a Longboat Key window showroom hope a new headquarters and larger showroom will yield oversized results. The shift is the culmination of smaller growth moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A home in Cocoanut Bayou tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $6 million. Built in 2001, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,865 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 10-14 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Cocoanut Bayou home on Higel Avenue tops the week’s sales at $6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jake’s Ice Cream on Siesta Key
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2023
Key spots to satisfy your urge for ice cream on Siesta, Longboat

No need for screaming. There are plenty of places on the keys to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
County extends wiki deadline

The extension comes after requests from the public for more time to participate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gary Blake is the owner of Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria in the San Marco Plaza.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch market pays homage to Italian roots

Adolfo's Italian Market and Pizzeria is making its mark at San Marco Plaza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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