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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
Local colleges combat Florida's nursing shortage

Nurses are a critical part of our health care system. But studies show there will be a significant shortage of nurses in Florida by 2035. Here’s how some regional schools are addressing it.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Sarasota Sailing Squadron continues its path of recovery

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron has come a long way since hurricanes Milton and Helene. More work remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Slim Odds

The area is home to two Division 1-caliber quarterbacks this season. Their talent is just one of the things that sets them apart.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 6, 2023
Tara Elementary dance team returns after being shut down for two years

The school's Parent-Teacher Organization started the team again after the pandemic to provide an opportunity for students to dance while building relationships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
TRIPLE THREATS

Eight-year-olds Anna Stock and Savannah DeCastro, who both swim for the Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners, have taken their love of swimming to the next level.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Fun date options

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to take a date.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 19, 2025
Riverview javelin thrower won't rest until he finds success

Undeterred by setbacks, Anthony Miller has become a top javelin thrower in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Key Club pickleball plans move forward to Town Commission

The Longboat Key Club gains initial approval for four pickleball courts after moving plan across the parking lot from the original proposal. But objections still remain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

New fence installed by Treasure Boat Way; Gulf Gate Library plans win commission approval

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Merrill |
  • July 28, 2011
My View: Schools: a vision renewed?

Something went wrong with the promise to use the extra school tax Sarasota County voters approved to make the school district "world class." The money poured in, but the scores declined.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
Locals give gift of fresh water

Four Sarasota residents took a trip to Cambodia for vacation but came home with a bigger story to tell.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 18, 2015
Unpaid bonds create golf course hazard

Waterlefe CDD considers best ways to deal with inherited debt.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5

A world-class conductor leads Sarasota’s world-class orchestra.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 4, 2014
Doing Business: White Rose Interiors

Learn more about White Rose Interiors and owner Lynda Nixon in this week's Business Spotlight.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2017
Start over on Lido Beach

All Lido Key residents wanted was an updated pavilion, restaurant and pool. But here it is six years later, and the city has faltered again. That seems to be a recurring theme.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2024
Hurricanes don't put a stop to the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival

After the storms, the festival deals with slowing ticket sales but finds art supplies in hurricane debris.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Sarasota and Venice.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Sarasota County pauses commercial boat licensing plan

Hurricane damage to both water access Sarasota County parks and the charter fishing and sightseeing industry prompts a delay in implementing a permit program for use of public docks and launches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 20, 2023
Sarasota-area food bank chooses prominent community leader as new CEO

All Faiths Food Bank CEO's appointment comes after a national search.

  • Sarasota
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