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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
SunCoast Blood Centers give Lakewood Ranch students glimpse at medical field

The students started as volunteers and were hired to work in the blood lab.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 15, 2024
Zoning: Killer of creativity

Truth is, zoning has created a disaster in the U.S. — unaffordable housing and high-rise columbariums.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 28, 2023
Proposed restaurant, bar zoning changes divide Planning Board

How outdoor rooftop bars are defined and the unknown impact of the new rules are points of concern.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 11, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center celebrates 35 years of learning

Longboat Key Education Center, at 35, grows with the passion of its executive director.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat leaders continue to hone concept of Town Center's next move

With more improvements coming in 2021, talk returns to building a privately funded community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Police panel quiets chief

The Sarasota police chief thought he might get to defend himself against the Police Advisory Panel's heavy criticism but was told he'd have to wait for a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Sarasota has plenty of under-the-radar murals; LeBell's 'Solving Elgar' critique was off base; Differences clear between occupiers and Tea Party; Tea partyers work to restore core values; Occupier and Tea Party comparison accurate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 3, 2018
Dave Milberg shares his lifelong love affair with radio, rock, and storytelling

Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Milberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 10, 2013
Young professional

In April, just four months after getting his driver's license, Francisco Serrano received a scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London. He learned to dance just three years ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 28, 2024
Jason Bearden says he is taking a stand against unsupported development

The Manatee County at-large commissioner says he wants roads built first.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 30, 2023
AG Lafley talks handing off leadership of the Bay Park Conservancy

When Stephanie Crockatt takes over as president and CEO of the BPC, the volunteer founding CEO will step back but not away from The Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 29, 2024
Sarasota football alums primed to make an impact on Saturdays

These athletes and others will be on your television screens starting this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 25, 2026
Does ice arena project melt your heart?

Lakewood Ranch residents might be surprised about Manatee's proposed plan for Premier Sports Campus North.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner in our welcome back issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 19, 2017
'Siesta Key' cast responds to critics of new MTV show

The seven cast members aren't worried about an influx of negative feedback since the show was announced.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Homeless Boundaries: David Dubendorf

Whether it's as 'Carrot Top' or 'Officer Dave,' most of Sarasota's homeless population know David Dubendorf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota brothers paddleboard from Bimini to Florida for cystic fibrosis

Two brothers and two friends take on and wi, an 80-mile Atlantic paddleboard challenge in an effort to provide support for individuals and families battling cystic fibrosis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Pension purgatory

The town of Longboat Key has serious employee pension problems - and they're not just the $25 million in unfunded liabilities hanging over the town's taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
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