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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 15, 2015
HGTV real estate workshop comes to Lakewood Ranch

The Polo Grill will host the event Wednesday, Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • News
This year marks the 14th annual Buddy Walk. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2015
Manasota BUDS Buddy Walk raises awareness of Down syndrome

The event will be held Oct. 17, at Hunsader Farms during the Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Cheyenne Miller pitched a complete game to lead Sarasota Christian to an 8-2 victory versus Seffner Christian Feb. 18.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.25.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: May

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant El Adobe May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 11, 2013
Community Youth Development honors hardworking youth and adults

CYD aims to empower youth to be leaders in their community and will recognize youth stand-outs tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nik Wallenda crosses Highway 41 earlier this year. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon

Head to Mattison's Sunday evening for a live viewing of "The King of the High Wire" crossing the Grand Canyon

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 25

  • Arts + Entertainment
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El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
El Adobe site sells for $2 million

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant May 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 5, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 5

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As part of a nationwide initiative to comb through parks, beaches and other recreational staples within neighborhoods, Keep Manatee Beautiful will host The Great American Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon April 5, at 1289 Hagle Park Road, Bradenton.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 4, 2014
Volunteers to converge for river cleanup

As part of Keep America Beautiful, Keep Manatee Beautiful will host The Great American Cleanup of Upper Manatee River, from 9 a.m. to noon April 5.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 12, 2014
Beach Bites introduces used bookstore

Owner Jeff Madden hopes guest can use the books as their beach reads while they enjoy Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills sat perched on a stool at the front of a dark dining room, giving a State of the Union-style address about the school district's recovery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 21

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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 28, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Springfest 2014

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. festival-goers can celebrate spring real with live music by local bands, great food and family activities, such as an egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Spencer Levin watches as his ball rolls toward the pin on the par-3 No. 15 at Lakewood National. Levin shot 75.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 17, 2025
Low scores dominate in first round of the LECOM Suncoast Classic

Jorge Fernandez Valdez leads the Korn Ferry Tour event with a 61.

  • East County
  • Sports
Policy shifts show Republicans favor big government
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 9, 2024
Policy shifts show Republicans favor big government

A reader attempts to set the record straight on President Joe Biden's policies.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota 4-year-old Alona Hymel is in fashion, sporting the beads she collected at the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans with annual parade

Thousands attended the Tribute to Heroes at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Class of 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2025
Applications now accepted for 2025 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute

The annual initiative of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation is designed to develop leadership skills in service to community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Waylon Roberts of Canada rides Fernhill Salt Lake as they change speeds while approaching a jump during the Event at TerraNova Saturday in Myakka.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2023
The Event at TerraNova in Myakka goes into final day Sunday

World-class show jumping and the Empty Bowls fundraiser highlight the final day of competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A photo of the dolphin evaluated on March 29 by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 12, 2024
Stranded dolphin swims free with clean bill of health

The distressed mammal received attention from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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