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This rendering showed what is now taking place at Waterside Place.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2022
Agave Bandido to open at Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch

Waterside Place of Lakewood Ranch announces Agave Bandido will join its lineup.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 18, 2014
Fitness industry sharpens focus on seniors

It is time again to share news items and research from fitness trade publications.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 9, 2020
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sets sales record . . . by $1

The home fronting the Gulf of Mexico sold for $13,000,001.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 25, 2015
Voters have options for making voices heard

Longboat Key town commissioners decide whether your taxes go up or down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
In conversation with Brad Marner, Rotary Club of Longboat Key president

Marner has not yet held a face-to-face meeting with his club as he navigates presidency in a pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.2.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2010
Market Watch

Government continually frustrates market

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jahna Leinhauser with the Chamber encourages business owners to buy locally.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 1, 2015
Manatee County Chamber hosts July luncheon

Local businesses spent the meal hour networking over barbecue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Grinch, played by Chris Cude of Legendary Knights Entertainment of Winter Haven, checks out the holiday lights with Sarasota's Melissa Galmin.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 25, 2020
Bright lights, dark chocolate during holidays at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center

Holiday lights twinkle at the Mall at UTC in Sarasota while Norman Love Confections makes its debut.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 8, 2017
Give all veterans their due

We owe more than ‘Thank you for your service.’ Veterans committed their lives to keep us free — a priceless virtue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Olivia Thurber
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
MoZaic's Dylan Elhajoui. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 22, 2014
Tidbites

Savor your time at MoZaic; Romancing the scone; and Libby's does brunch.

  • Arts + Culture
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Fun date options

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.

  • Arts + Culture
Volunteer coaches and athletes.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
Aptly named Tennis for Fun program starts at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

Tennis for Fun program is part of the Special Olympics, and the Longboat site already has three athletes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fitbits promote a 10,000 step goal, but some residents use them for much more than that.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 21, 2019
Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

  • Health
Photo by John Joseph Revisky
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A man aboard a trimaran sailboat that was driven against the seawall at Hart's Landing works with a crew on shore to secure the craft with lines. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 10, 2022
Tropical Storm Nicole updates in Sarasota and Manatee counties: SRQ wind gusts to 51 mph

Forecasters envision 35-40 mph winds and the potential for some storm surge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marilyn Blazakis, the president of the St. Barbara Philoptochos Society, shows off the various pastries and foods available at Autumn Fest. (Photos by Liz Ramos)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2022
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church to host Autumn Fest in Sarasota

The annual festival offers a taste of Greece while benefiting charities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Celia Moore filled goody bags for attendees.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 23, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Meet, Greet, Eat

The community and business world mingled at the 17th edition of the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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