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A plant grows from a conch shell in a display by William Tippit of Apopka, Florida.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 7, 2024
Orchids in Paradise show grows knowledge of the flowers

The show brought together vendors from the local area and beyond, as well as other Sarasota County orchid societies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The church chose not to alter its sanctuary building, opting instead to build the events center that currently awaits construction.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 10, 2022
Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch begins expansion

The new construction project will introduce a 2,274-square-foot events hall.

  • East County
  • News
Madison Hildebrand was the guest of honor at "Mingle with Madison," hosted by Richard Perlman. (Kelsey Grau)
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Q&A with 'Million Dollar Listing' star Madison Hildebrand

Read our candid Q&A with Madison Hildebrand as he answers our 'Million Dollar' questions and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joe Bruno Sr.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 22, 2023
Three generations of jazz: The Bruno family loves to perform

A love of music has been passed down in the family for generations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Creedence Clearwater Remixed" runs through Oct. 22 at FST's Goldstein Cabaret.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 24-30

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 25, 2018
Women create a path to freedom at New Beginning Fashion Show

Selah Freedom hosted A New Beginning fashion show on Jan. 25 at Five Points Park.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 1, 2009
Cash Flow Creativity

Several East County businesses are introducing innovative business strategies to bring in customers during an economic downturn.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 31, 2022
Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
School Board budget projects surplus

Superintendent Tim McGonegal hopes to use the extra dollars to give district employees a 1% bonus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tara's Bill Kaser (back) and Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert do all the dispatching from their homes but eventually would like to get an office for the nonprofit. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee seniors can tap into nonprofit ride service

Two Lakewood Ranch men started a senior ride service after nonprofit ride-provider ITN Suncoast closed.

  • East County
  • Business
Assistant City Engineer and avid bicyclist Dan Ohrenstein rides the Ringling Trail on his commute. He was a co-leader on the complete street project team.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Ringling Trail wins statewide honor

American Public Works Association Florida Chapter named the multi-modal conversion of Ringling Boulevard project of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 1, 2020
New grad gets a new hat

Fire department visits soon-to-be first grader.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • November 8, 2012
PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

  • Arts + Culture
Clair
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2011
ELECTION DEBACLE

APRIL FOOLS - Because all town elections from the last four years are invalid due to advertising errors, the Town Commission must hold an emergency special election to re-vote for all commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cypress Cash seeks to build four single-family homes at 551 Broadway Street, 7009 Longboat Drive North and 7017 Longboat Drive North. Among the six apartments there now, only one of them is being rented.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 7, 2021
Broadway proposal would be first of its kind on Longboat

Plan to replace apartments with four homes taps into town's process to remake non-conforming properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This Lake Club home at 15420 Anchorage Place closed this week for $6.3 million.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 13, 2024
Lake Club home sells for $6.3 million

The previous owners of the Lakewood Ranch home loved the area so much that they purchased another home in The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • News
Summerfield's Betsy Young and her husband, Jeff Young, can't wait for the Real Men Wear Pink Fashion Show where Jeff Young will walk the runway. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 10, 2022
Cancer awareness soars during Real Men Wear Pink fashion show in Sarasota

Male models will be strutting their stuff Sept. 24 at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 24, 2023
Longboat learns little from town canal survey

Only 11 responses were received from the 89 surveys that were sent out twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Is the Lo’ Key in the right location?
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • May 9, 2023
Is the Lo’ Key in the right location?

A reader questions the wisdom of placing a new restaurant on Tarawitt Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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