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  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • June 24, 2021
A/C Purchase Plans: Lease vs. Own

Know the difference and keep your cool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sasha Pastujov, born in the Lakewood Ranch area, will attempt to become one of the rare Florida-born players to reach the NHL. Photo courtesy Rena Laverty / USA Hockey’s NTDP.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2021
Prose and Kohn: From the Lakewood Ranch area to the NHL?

Sasha Pastujov is attempting to become the 15th player from Florida to reach hockey's pinnacle.

  • East County
  • Sports
Philip Troyer plays Ichabod Crane in The Players Centre for Performing Arts "Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 14, 2021
The headless horseman rides again at The Players

The Players expands its production of the classic tale of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,' just in time for Halloween.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An on again, off again problem

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dwell, a multicolored sculpture in the shape of coral by artist Sujin Lim. (File rendering)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 20, 2022
Sarasota Commission rejects Dwell for Tamiami-Fruitville roundabout

Leaders vote to send the art advisory committee back to the drawing board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2018
Cops Corner: What a tangled web

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh has been selected to serve on the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning tide by joining Water Policy Committee

Manatee County commissioner gets shot at turning the tide by joining the Florida Association of Counties' Water Policy Committee

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
News Briefs

Community news and notes

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"My day of beauty started out with a Swedish massage," Cindy Riggs said. "I had such a busy agenda that I ordered in lunch while having my hair done. The pampering is out-of-this-world."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 19, 2011
Cancer survivor treated to day of beauty

After reviewing the submissions for its Cancer Survivor Essay Contest, the Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota, announced Cindy Riggs as its winner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jose Martinez in the main dining room at Maison Blanche.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Maison Blanche on Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

The restaurant, which shares its name with its Parisian predecessor, has built a following over two decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

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

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  • Neighbors
The Woman’s Exchange is going through a period of growth — which has caused concern among some Laurel Park residents who worry increased activity will impact the nearby residential area.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Woman's Exchange moves ahead with plans for growth

As residents continue to contest a proposed addition to the Woman's Exchange building, the nonprofit consignment shop is pursuing multiple tracks of expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: You've been warned

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The county has posted signage at all but two area beaches informing the public about the presence of red tide. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2021
Red tide present in the Gulf, tests show

County health officials discovered elevated levels of red tide this week at Lido Key, Longboat and other area beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Merino, a fifth-grader, and Natalie Merino, a second-grader at Willis Elementary, practice on their homework.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Do math changes add up in Manatee County?

Some parents in The School District of Manatee County irked by new direction teaching math.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Dyott and Suzette Bingham are a mother-daughter duo who volunteer. Dyott lives out of state but makes time to volunteer for the two months she's in town.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
St. Armands group quilts for good cause

Every Monday, a group of volunteers sews quilts for Lutheran World Relief. In 2018, they made 220.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2018
Santa stops for jolly breakfast at Old Salty Dog

Families enjoyed breakfast and carriage rides while visiting with Santa Claus on Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
LWR hosts film's world premiere

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and the Sarasota Film Society hosted the world premiere of "Parker," a crime thriller that depicts a thief with a unique code of professional ethics.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.21.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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