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Bavaro's is renovating a building at 27 Fletcher Ave. that dates to 1925.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 11, 2018
Renovations begin on downtown pizzeria

Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria plans to open a two-story restaurant near U.S. 301 and Main Street by July.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrons of Dinner and a Movie in 2018 enjoyed dinner before sitting down to watch Kurt Russell's "Captain Ron.''
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 21, 2019
Longboat Garden Club prepares for Friday's Dinner and a Movie

Fundraiser planned at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 32nd annual boat parade will not be rescheduled.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 8, 2017
Boat parade canceled thanks to inclement weather; Officials urging caution

A cold front is expected to move in Saturday, bringing a drop in temperatures and cold winds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue offering two more CPR classes

The final two training sessions this season will be held March 23 and April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 19, 2017
Scott takes appropriate precaution; UF president not altogether PC

White supremacist Richard Spencer sets sights on Gainesville.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 16, 2016
National PTSD Service Association hosts benefit

Guests can experience what it's like to fly in a L39 fighter jet on Saturday, Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some colorful peppers are for sale at the Health and Wellness Expo's farmers market.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Health Expo produces fresh ideas

Sixth annual event adds farmers market to other offerings.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview running back Areon Green and the Rams will travel to North Fort Myers for their spring game May 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Marine Patrol is working to call a service department to have the boat removed from the beach Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
Old boat washes ashore Tuesday morning

A boat registered in Portugal that’s covered in barnacles and full of water and sand washed ashore Tuesday morning behind the Water Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Dr. Rudolph Charles Garber Jr. died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Radcliffe and her son, Wyatt, collected beads at last year's parade.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 22, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade

Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade will feature a range of floats May 24 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
A helpful hint for the Labor Day Regatta.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Regatta reminder

A friendly reminder for a regatta sailor and The Real HousePets of Sarasota contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Public Works Department puts 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 11, 2015
Longboat remembers Sept. 11

The Longboat Key Public Works Department lined 2,974 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to commemorate the 2,974 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 28, 2015
Health and Wellness Expo celebrates the fun side of health

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center held its annual Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday with vendors, children education and family fun activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Camire of Lakewood Ranch with his 2010 final edition Viper and David Poelke of Sarasota with his 2005 commemorative edition Viper.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 13, 2016
BIG car show rolls into Lakewood Ranch

Big Brothers Big Sisters held its annual car show on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mark Garza of Now That’s a Wrap and Barb Schust
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 27, 2015
Expo showcases Osprey, Nokomis businesses

Local businesses had the opportunity to showcase what they have to offer at the Bentley's Boutique Hotel in Osprey Saturday, March 28. The expo also offered workshops and featured speakers like Chef John Moeller, who once served as the White House Chef.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 17, 2015
LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

LISTEN: Keeping it simple with Los Demolirs

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2015
Sarasota YPG presents second annual State of Jobs conference

Sarasota YPG presents second annual State of Jobs conference

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The East County meeting will be held Dec. 11 at Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Observer seeks community input at town hall meetings

The East County Observer will host a community meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 11 to engage with readers and hear suggestions.

  • East County
  • News
First Brass founded in June 2012, and will play a concert on April 6, at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Bagpipes and Brass band celebrate National Tartan Day

The Jacobites and First Brass will play a dual concert Saturday, April 6, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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