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  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 22, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nick Kovalakides

On Wednesday afternoons he's the friendly face behind the front desk at the Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 25, 2014
Counties commit to interchange improvements

The Manatee and Sarasota County commissions passed resolutions today supporting accelerated construction of a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 13, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Captain Phillips'

The new film, 'Captain Phillips,' is a white-knuckle, nail-biter.

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  • By Coral Pleas |
  • February 18, 2014
Short hair: The new long?

Short hair: The new long?

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  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2021
Committee considers priorities for sales tax extension

Before voters decide whether to extend the county’s penny tax for another 15 years, city officials will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for funding.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Open house aims to open minds to biophoton energy healing

Medge Jaspan promotes biophoton energy healing practices at Longboat Key open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Harris |
  • March 9, 2025
Pure delight at Sarasota's Temple Emanu-El Purim Carnival

The ancient holiday of celebration event boasts costumes, revelry and, of course, cookies and cupcakes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties |
  • October 10, 2023
Great Futures KAPOW Here!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been shaping superheroes for over 50 years.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch soccer community says sport's popularity on the rise

As the 2022 FIFA World Cup rolls along, members of the community talk about how the sport's popularity has grown and where it could go from here.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
What to know for the 2024 hurricane season, according to the experts

With NOAA predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, a disaster preparedness seminar shares facts on storm hazards and how to survive them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 27, 2026
Will pro soccer find paradise in Lakewood Ranch?

Owner Marcus Walfridson says a pro soccer team is just what the region needs to bring everyone together.

  • East County
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 11, 2020
What's next to reopen on Longboat Key?

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to reevaluate his latest executive order on or before Friday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 14, 2019
Let's Start the Show

The Observer has a new Black Tie reporter. Learn all about Harry Sayer.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Florida House — District 72: Alex Miller

Miller will face Edward James III in the general election.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 11, 2019
Time to discover Jiggs Landing along

The preserve is located at the terminus of 63rd Street East and Linger Lodge Road and provides access to the waters of the Evers Reservoir and Braden River itself.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2016
Laurel Park project highlights affordable housing deficiencies

Because of a lack of clear regulations, a developer will pay money into an affordable housing fund rather than build attainable units within a planned residential project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 5, 2015

Ringling seeks library donations to complete library funding; Sarasota's nerds get their revenge; SOSS2 prepares for legal action

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 15, 2012
Aug. 19, 1942: 'Tell it to the Marines'

The late Gen. James Edmundson flew one of his most heroic missions 70 years ago. Fifty-five years later, he met, via letters, the men he saved.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Together Holiday Party

It was individual parties wrapped up in one big party at Longboat Key Club and Resort's first 'All Together' Holiday party on Dec. 16. Individual businesses and groups hosted their holiday party leaving the planning to the resort. They were treated to a buffet dinner, dancing live music.

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