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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • July 28, 2014
Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

Factory Girl: What is a factory girl?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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CDD 1
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Nolan and Trey Naese are graduating from The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch twins set different paths after graduation from ODA

Trey Naese is headed to Notre Dame, while Nolan Naese is going to Towson.

  • East County
  • Schools
The two performances of "Alice in Boogie Wonderland" will take place on July 12 and 13.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 9, 2025
WBTT to conclude summer camp with 'Alice in Boogie Wonderland'

The performance combines "Alice in Wonderland" with music including pop, disco and R&B.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rev. Charleston Wilson holds a print depicting Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 25, 2024
Works by Japanese artist Sadao Watanabe donated to Church of the Redeemer

The collection of 24 paintings and prints by the Watanabe, whose work is also included in the collection of the Vatican, were donated by Hugh Culverhouse Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An example of what a downtown Sarasota point-to-point shuttle might look like.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 10, 2025
Short rides pitched to solve downtown Sarasota's parking woes

A condo group representative advocates for point-to-point transit options to make it easy for nearby residents to frequent businesses downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Roger Pettingell visits one of his listings.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 21, 2024
A day in the life with Sarasota's top Realtor

Roger Pettingell, Sarasota's best-selling Realtor for the 14th year, shares keys to his success in real estate and his efforts to humanize his work life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 27, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out upcomign events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The hit musical "Les Misérables" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on April 8-11.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 3-9

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 1, 2009
Transients rarely serve time, nor pay for crimes

Sarasota's habitual offenders, mainly transients, usually escape time in jail. And, when fined, they don't pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William S. Chaltis
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 2

Four candidates are competing for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat, including William Chaltis, Robert Moates, Dave Miner and Paul Sharff.

  • East County
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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is excited about their upcoming season. (Courtesy Photo: Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
A business logo greeted visitors at the front entrance. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 25, 2022
The Wellness Way invites the public into its new home in Lakewood Ranch

The national health clinic brand's new location adds additional space and offers aesthetic improvements.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Business Observer 11.26.09

The Caragiulo brothers, owners of two Caragiulo's Italian restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton, plan to open a seafood restaurant in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2010
S.R. 64 changes nearly complete

The most intensive portions of the project are finished.

  • East County
  • News
Randall Reid
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
New county administrator receives warm welcome

New Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid received a standing ovation Tuesday morning after board Chairwoman Christine Robinson introduced him to the audience, which filled more than two-thirds of the Commission Chambers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Station 400 Chef/Owner Eric Bein hopes to open his new Lakewood Ranch location on or before Nov. 1.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2011
Train-inspired eatery chugs into Serving Spoon space

Station 400 owner Eric Bein will put his spin on the space formerly occupied by The Serving Spoon on Ranch Main.

  • East County
  • News
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