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Black Tie's Weekend Best Bet is Planned Parenthood's annual Safe Sex Halloween Bash.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Planned Parenthood's Safe Sex Halloween Bash

Planned Parenthood's Safe Sex Halloween Bash will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's holiday spectacular "Joyful! Joyful!" opens Nov. 29 at WBTT's Donelly Theatre.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Newtown was established in 1914.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2024
Newtown earns listing in National Register of Historic Places

The district is now the largest Black historic district in Florida, according to the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 30,000-gallon water tower sits towards the back of the station. It supplies water for the station's emergency sprinkler system.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 30, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue prepares to unveil new Myakka City station

A grand opening celebration will be held on Oct. 19 at 10215 Wauchula Road.

  • East County
  • News
A Manatee County Sheriff's report states a home in the 10500 block of Cheval Place, in River Club South, was burglarized sometime between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
$39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home

A home in the East County's River Club community was burglarized Tuesday night. Authorities are searching for leads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 4, 2015
Artists and craftsmen shine at 7th Annual Sarasota Craft Show

Over 100 of the nation's best artisans and artists set up shop in Robarts Arena for the seventh annual arts and craft show (Dec. 4-6).

  • Arts + Culture
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell took the unusual step of opening a City Commission meeting with a statement criticizing downtown resident and radio host Phil Grande.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Homeless battle continues

After a downtown resident bused in homeless people to dine in front of the vice mayor's house, Mayor Suzanne Atwell attacked that stunt.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Stoneybrook Golf Club's new owners expect to do some interior renovations over the summer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 15, 2018
Stoneybrook Golf Club sells

Terry Bradshaw to help promote Bradenton golf club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2012
Sianna bests The Villages in SRQ Magazine Cup

Sianna defeated The Villages 8-7 in overtime to win the SRQ Magazine Cup Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chris Collins
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

Ringling College of Art and Design calls lights, camera and action on new film facility.

  • Arts + Culture
Erin Duggan is the new president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County effective Sept. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2023
Visit Sarasota County names new CEO

Erin Duggan will take over for retiring president Virginia Haley on Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benjamin Jameson. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 07.05.18

East County High 5 Moments: 07.05.18

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 11, 2011
Demographic makeup

According to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 67.3% of Longboat residents were 65 or older as of April 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Concession to offer golf lessons with Jonathan Yarwood

Jonathan Yarwood of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy at The Concession Golf Club and Residences will begin teaching a wide range of lessons this spring and summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 4, 2014
Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

Nik Wallenda to return to Sarasota for December tightrope walk

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
On his latest visit to Sarasota, new urbanist planner Andres Duany had good things to say about the new Palm Avenue parking garage. The garage was one of his suggestions in 2000. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2013
Duany pushes environmentalists to guide city building regulations

Checking in 13 years after first helping create the eventual downtown master plan, Andres Duany emphasizes compromise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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