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Meals on Wheels PLUS  Vice President of Development  Diana Dill helps carry an emergency food box to be delivered to a family in need.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2017
Nonprofit fills 'critical' position with Lakewood Ranch resident

Fundraiser hopes to steer Meals on Wheels PLUS in right direction.

  • East County
  • News
Last year’s fireworks on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Fourth of July Calendar 2019

Everything you need to know to have the best Fourth of July this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sites such as the walk-up testing center at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex could remain closed until the middle of next week. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
UPDATE: Sarasota COVID-19 testing sites to remain open

Although the state announced plans to close COVID-19 testing sites ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, locations in the region will continue to operate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 29, 2021
Binge Blog: Watch for the elephant

"In & Of Itself" and "Lupin" are this week's recommendations.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Sons of American Revolution honor county veterans

More than 200 people attended the annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, hosted Feb. 25 by the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents argue in favor of single-member districts.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 24, 2021
Charter Review Board postpones single-member district debate

Residents argued for 90 minutes the merits of single-member districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shaquille O'Neal with VMA students. Photo by Robert Pope.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 23, 2019
Ringling College Library Association delivers tall order to Visible Men Academy

Shaquille O'Neal visits the VMA students, young men help out at Selah Freedom's annual show and local hotel helps nonprofits.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2020
Support local businesses

Great advice: ‘Calm breeds calm.’ But one of the best ways we can help beat COVID-19 is to do what Americans always do — fight back. Do what you can to keep our local economy healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
Happy haunts add Halloween flair to Longboat Key

The island doesn't go overboard for October, but there are sprightly spooks here and there.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2019 event attracted more than 100 to honor veterans.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
Rotary Club plans 'pandemic-sensitive' Veterans Day

The club is having its seventh annual celebration of veterans, and adding fundraising this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 15

Bill Trombetta captured an image of sun glinting through clouds aloft over Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fiscal year 2022 runs from Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 27, 2021
Longboat Key’s budget keeps tax rate flat, property values rebound

The town of Longboat Key's 2022 fiscal year budget starts on Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

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  • Eat + Drink
Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dailey won the People’s Choice Award last year with his sculpture "Pirecan." File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Collin Morikawa won the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession in February. Tournament officials announced Thursday that more than $400,000 charitable funds had been raised by the event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2021
PGA Tour announces charitable impact of Workday Championship

The event was held at The Concession Golf Club in the Lakewood Ranch area in February.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.5.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 27

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset on south Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 27

Matthew Press captured this scarlet tanager perched in a tree in Gulf Gate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Xavier (Joel P.E. King) and his son, Omari (Donovan Whitney) talk after Omari's altercation with a teacher. Photo by Sorcha Augustine
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 3, 2021
'Pipeline' lands emotional gut-punch

Dominique Morisseau’s searing play isn’t lost in translation to streaming video in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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