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AJC honorees Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone loves Michael and Phil; Tidbits, Over the river and through the woods ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
babylcover
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County Pavement Manager Brian Martineau and Ajax Paving Area Manager Steve Ayers say rebasing sections of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard between state roads 70 and 64 is a "fix, not a bandaid."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard rebasing begins

Motorists will experience delays beginning March 26.

  • East County
  • News
The new store and showroom contains about 30 of the metal sculptures. Photo by Roger Drouin
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 19, 2013
Dudes move to St. Armands

Scott Gerber's Tube Dude showroom moved off Main Street June 1 to the Circle. The aluminum figures are already catching some major attention of passersby.

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

Village Association to buy holiday lights; SCAT audit exposes fiscal weaknesses; County lifeguards to watch New Pass

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tightening the rock groin protects sand placed on the barrier island's beaches for a longer period of time.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 13, 2023
Longboat still waiting on New Pass groin permits

The project to keep sand from slipping through the rocky structure is the final portion of town's latest beach renourishment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The next SRQ Women's Expo will be held at The Grove July 26-27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2025
SRQ Women's Expo headed to The Grove

The last expo attracted more than 500 attendees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kirk Boylston and Tom Johnson of Lakewood Ranch Commercial have announced three new tenants for the Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch hub.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 6, 2021
Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch adds Italian restaurant

Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch also adds a primary care facility and a medical spa.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2023
Sarasota PD grants 4-year-old's wish, swears in youngest officer

At age 4, cancer patient Andrew Pickart's beach trip wish was enhanced as he became an honorary officer of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2012
Lady Pirates, Lady Mustangs race to second-place finishes

The Braden River High and Lakewood Ranch High cross country teams both finished second at their respective cross country meets Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Office Manager Maria Patino and Dr. Duane Johnson enjoy being with the first business to open at Waterside Place: The Lakewood Ranch Medical Group.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Medical Group pops the lid as first business to open at Waterside Place

Lakewood Ranch Medical Group first to open doors at Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the 2015 parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2025
Fourth of July 2025 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From parades to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Griffin's novel now on Kindle

Award-wining author H. Terrell Griffin's novel, "Wyatt's Revenge," is available as a free download on Kindle at Amazon.com until Feb. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Main Street Lakewood Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

The 11:30 a.m. March 30 egg hunt will feature more than 10,000 eggs and four golden eggs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The event will be held outside the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 24, 2020
Coronavirus testing site to open in Manatee County

Patients will need a prescription to participate.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Jennings, Ann Friesch, Georgene Lytle, Jean-Marie Seidl, Kerry Ottenwess, Liz Burdeau and Lori Moran
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 29, 2024
Beachplace condominium celebrates 45th anniversary

Condo owners marked the milestone at their annual owners party and recall brushes with celebrity over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
University Place leaders say Pond 14 seems to be losing water faster than other ponds.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
University Place residents worried for water

Drought, pump failure create challenge for irrigation pond.

  • East County
  • News
These events are worth getting uncorked.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 3, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Wine Tasting

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to sample wine.

  • Arts + Culture
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