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By Pam Eubanks |
July 8, 2015

Conversation with Marla Doss

Marla Doss, CEO and president of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, hit her 30th anniversary June 25.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
July 15, 2015

Great information for every LBK taxpayer

Kudos to Town Manager David Bullock and town staffers who produced the online information about the underground-utility referenda. It’s a ‘must-read’ for an informed electorate.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Amanda Morales |
July 30, 2015

Swiss Miss: Swiss Day Preschool closes after 30 years

Oyster Bay community bids farewell to Swiss Day Preschool.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Alex Mahadevan |
December 26, 2016

Top Story — May: Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

Longboat Key
News

By Niki Kottmann |
January 4, 2017

New year, New Trends: 2017 brings fresh must-have fashion pieces

Here’s what you need to add to your wardrobe this year.

Black Tie

By Pam Eubanks |
February 22, 2017

Rotary unites for improved parks

Clubs will raise $1.8 million to build three new playgrounds throughout Manatee County.

East County
News

By Anna Brugmann |
February 23, 2017

Former Sarasota resident sifts through remnants of circus history

As Ringling Circus prepares its final act, a former Sarasota resident prepares to part with his pieces of Sarasota's circus past.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 21, 2016

Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

Sarasota
News

By Pam Eubanks |
March 22, 2017

Longtime training officer heads leaves fire service

The man who created East Manatee Fire Rescue's Training program is heading across the state.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
April 12, 2017

Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Robert Plunket |
November 17, 2016

A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Pam Eubanks |
September 4, 2015

Former Ranch CDD supervisor to run for commission seat

Lakewood Ranch's Kathleen Grant will vie for the Manatee County Commission District 5 seat in November 2016.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
December 3, 2015

Top of her Game

Booker senior guard finds balance between her role as captain on the court and Battalion Commander for JROTC.

Sarasota
Sports

By Robin Hartill |
February 26, 2015

Cumming books 400 hours in training program

Police Chief Pete Cumming is ready to put the lessons he learned in a four-month Southern Police Institute course to work on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

By Black Tie Staff |
March 4, 2015

Black Tie & Tales

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

Black Tie

By Jack Littman-Quinn |
February 7, 2015

The Corner Grill: More than just a sports bar

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Heather Merriman Saba |
December 2, 2014

Social Studies: Gerri Aaron

Black Tie chatted with local philanthropist Gerri Aaron to find out more about her origins of philanthropy, her passions and her continued commitment to philanthropy in her hometown of Philadelphia.