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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2023
Fort Hamer Bridge corridor improvements on the way

After widening Upper Manatee River Road, county officials will move quickly to build a new span next to the existing Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2011
TOP STORY, DEC.: The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch is full of places focused on catering to canines

From gourmet treats to holistic care, explore the best local resources for your canine companions.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 23, 2021
The Bedrock of America

Thanksgiving is much more than remembering the Pilgrims’ and Native Americans’ first feast and being thankful for what we have. It reminds us why the Pilgrims came to America: for the freedom to worship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Jan. 5-11

The year kicks off with movie magic on stage, comedy and plenty of art.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 16, 2024
Will performing as a commissioner be Robert McCann's next talent?

The doctor, lawyer, Navy veteran, pilot and scuba diver is ready for a new adventure in politics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 27, 2023
Home health care agency continues 28 years of growth, success

Sarasota-based Take Care Home Health started with one office and four employees. It has grown into a multimillion-dollar business with multiple locations and nearly 400 employees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 11, 2023
Self-help author, age 94, encourages seniors to embrace their stage of life

Author and former University of Maryland professor Nancy Schlossberg's most recent book was published in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • September 3, 2023
The best bagels in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch

Foodies know the difference between boiled and baked lumps of dough.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 27, 2021
FST's return of the 'Red-Hot Mama'

Kathy Halenda reprises her role as 'Sophie Tucker, The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas' at Florida Studio Theatre. Her connection to the character goes deep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Is this it?

"Shithouse," "The Old Guard" and "What If" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 20, 2021
CreArte Latino Cultural Center looks forward to its new home

The center has some milestones coming up in its growth. Artistic director Franco shares insights on its ongoing evolution.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • April 13, 2022
Playwright returns to scene of giant honor

One year after accepting the Hermitage Greenfield Prize, Aleshea Harris returned to Sarasota. In that year, she's seen her work staged in New York and London.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 26, 2010
Commencement Celebration

Every spring marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another for area graduates. This year, we asked high school graduates from Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys to reflect upon their favorite high school moments, as well as share with us their plans for the future. Future plans for some include travel, volunteering and attending law school and medical school. Congratulations to all!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2014
Our View

Sign the mayor petition

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Our view

3 good ideas; 'it's time'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 25, 2024
A guide to the birds to spot each month in Sarasota

When and where to find the bird of the month (and how to identify them), according to local experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2023
New St. Regis manager hopes resort will be ‘Longboat’s living room’

Winfred Van Workum sheds light on the service and amenities needed to make it a Forbes Five-Star property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 14, 2024
Sarasota Opera presents a 'Carmen' for the ages

Despite recent trends, the Sarasota Opera takes a traditional approach to the popular Bizet opera.

  • Arts + Culture
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