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Downtown Sarasota has become the focal point in local arguments about the merits of growth.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 3, 2017
Report: Sarasota best place in Florida to call home

U.S. News & World Report has named Sarasota No. 21 on its ranking of best places to live in the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DJ Steve Aoki feels the love during the CAC's Wonderball.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2023
Circus Arts debuts Wonderball fundraiser

DJ Steve Aoki headlined the inaugural event for the Circus Arts Conservatory on May 12.

  • Black Tie
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2010
Cops Corner

May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.May 9 Bible thumper 11:18 a.m. - 3000 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A woman was standing in the street, holding a red Bible, while yelling and cursing at no one in particular.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Heather Zahory of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute and RND Automation's Aaron Laine talk about an RND Automation machine that is being donated to SCF.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 2, 2023
Robot donation a coup for State College of Florida's Coding Academy

Two Lakewood Ranch businesses, RND Automation and Certified Collectibles, combine to make an important donation to the school.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Adult Soccer Club's Over 50 team poses together with a trophy after winning its league championship 3-2 over Saint Petersburg FC Aztecs on March 9.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Adult Soccer Club embraces its differences

The club features 38 nationalities among its 145 members.

  • East County
  • Sports
Georgie Hristov, Christian Womeldorph, Antonio Saviano and Gregory Kotlarczyk are eager to explore the partnership between Wellness Concepts and Florida Premier.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 27, 2025
Wellness Concepts offers Premier service in Lakewood Ranch

Wellness Concepts partners with Florida Premier FC SWFL to provide free injury prevention training and services to soccer players.

  • East County
  • News
Brenda McGowan, Keith Pandeloglou, Tracy Gorman, Kathleen Scotti, Chairwoman Sandra Shahinian, Kate O'Driscoll and Caitlyn Coyle
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 1, 2020
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation hosts seventh annual Party Under The Stars

The 2020 event was held Feb. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 2, 2010
Fourth Best Buy burglary suspect arrested

The Miami man was sought since his three alleged co-conspirators were arrested last week at the electronics store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Spook-tacular events return

Get your costumes ready for the Lakewood Ranch BOO Fest Friday, Oct. 26, and the Boo Run 5k Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 27, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Beatrice Einstein laughs with vendors Skip Ennis and Ann Richards at last week's art festival by Paragon Art Events.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Fine Art Festival

Browse works from 80 of America's top artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. St. Armands Fine Art Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chandrika Berry, 25, was charged with attempting to buy $1,100 worth of electronics with fraudulent checks at Costco Monday, Aug. 26.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 27, 2013
Deputies arrest Texas woman for Costco fraud

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Chandrika Berry Aug. 26, after she tried to buy electronics with fraudulent checks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2010
Nolan students rally for Relay

Nolan Middle School students raised more than $1,300 for Myakka's Relay for Life event March 20-21.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 29, 2021
Chabad of Sarasota brings A Taste of Chanukah festival to Sarasota

The winter festival was held Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks Bob Delaney says his presentations on post-traumatic stress disorder have proven to be more valuable than any of his NBA memorabilia.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 6, 2014
Retired ref earns 'spirit' distinction

After the basketball court healed his emotional wounds, Bob Delaney receives recognition for his work on PTSD awareness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 12, 2011
New College of Florida ranked 16th 'Best Buy College' by Forbes

A recent article titled 'Top 100 Best Buy Colleges for 2011' by Forbes magazine lists New College of Florida as No. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota ranked No. 2 on Florida list of best places to buy

Fort Myers-Cape Coral on top of rankings.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Matthew Baar, right, collected coins from friends and family to raise money for All Children’s Hospital, where his brother, Joey, left, received chemotherapy and other treatments for nearly four years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

  • East County
  • News
At 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Moonlight Movie will feature a free showing of "Frozen" at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 25, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Moonlight Movie

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. will feature "Frozen" for its Moonlight Movie, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota. Courtesy of Visit Sarasota.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota named one of the best places to live in America

Sarasota was also ranked as the No. 3 city in America to retire in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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