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By Robin Hartill |
April 30, 2014

Healing Touch

Dr. Pamela Letts will retire May 5, but she believes maintaining long-term medical services on the Key is vital.

Longboat Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
April 30, 2014

Saputo awarded DAR Medal of Honor

Gold Coast Eagle's Col. John Saputo becomes one of about 1,500 people honored with the award since 1972.

Longboat Key
News

By Heather Merriman Saba |
September 17, 2014

Designing Debut

Alexandra Lin designs personality - in clothing. Think Audrey Hepburn meets Vivian Westwood, combined with a little bit of Lilly Pulitzer, and you've got 'the new face of the South.'

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
March 12, 2014

'The Grapes of Wrath' revives traditional folk

Tim Grimm selected two area musicians to play in his band on stage for "The Grapes of Wrath." They bring a new authenticity and soulfulness to the production.

Arts + Culture

By Mallory Gnaegy |
September 18, 2013

Readers Sound Off: Young People and the Arts

In keeping with this week's A&E feature on the Culture Collective, we wanted to hear why some of Observer Media Group's readers' and followers' opinions are on why a lot of young people aren't attending the arts. We asked, they answered, and here are the results:

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2014

Our view: The truth hurts

The truth especially hurts - or in this instance, 'annoys' - when you disagree with it. So the expected human response is to discredit. Vigorously discredit the messenger; make the messenger the focal point; and deflect, deny and ignore the truth.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2013

Our View

Good ideas for town center

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
January 11, 2022

Royal Lipizzans still showing off in Myakka City

After death of family matriarch, Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions survives in Myakka City.

East County
News

By Mark Bergin |
January 13, 2022

Environmental concerns continue for Sarasota Bay, expert says

Tomasko discussed the health of Sarasota Bay, what local leaders should consider in 2022 and the effects of losing about 2,000 acres of seagrass.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 25, 2024

Chalk Fest organizers bring a new art to Sarasota — and the US

This year's Chalk Festival will bring international floral artists to Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
April 21, 2025

Sarasota's downtown Mira Mar faces an important compromise

The historic Mira Mar was built in 60 days but has withstood time. Now crumbling, it needs to be saved.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
September 24, 2024

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 26-Oct. 2

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

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Madison Bierl |
May 3, 2025

Past Braden River Elementary students gather before graduating high school

Seven years after graduating elementary school, Manatee County seniors reunited with old friends and teachers to reminisce before graduating high school and heading separate ways once more.

East County
Schools

By Lesley Dwyer |
August 5, 2024

Manatee County to preserve key Myakka property

The 105 acres will open to the public in about a year as the Triple Oak Preserve.

East County
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
June 18, 2025

St. Regis looks for parking at neighboring Seaplace complex

The Longboat Key resort approached the Seaplace condominium board to ask for use of 50 parking spaces in exchange for monetary compensation and perks for condominium owners.