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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Scott explains what happened

Florida's daily newspapers and Rick Scott's gubernatorial opponents have rushed to paint him as an unethical profiteer. And everything they present you is through their filter. We're reprinting Scott's own explanation of the Medicare fines that his former company paid in 2000 and 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota grapples with red tide's effects

Sarasota beaches were inundated with the unpleasant sights and smells associated with red tide this weekend. How does the community deal with the fallout?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
Tom Knight hired as CEO of First Step Sarasota

The outgoing sheriff will begin work Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 31, 2022
Royal Rummage planning begins for March sale

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church volunteers have been organizing since early January.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 23, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Danielle Valley

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch swimmer Danielle Valley.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 29, 2009
Traffic circle angers residents

The newly installed traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street led to negative feedback at an Alta Vista Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 1, 2010
Man on the Street: EGGcellent Easter and Passover traditions

We asked Longboaters if they have any special Easter or Passover traditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
GOP invokes Internet infantry

Republican Party leaders asked members to spread the word about its candidates through e-mail and social-media sites to help stem gains Democrats made in 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
MTI students brighten smiles

Students in Manatee Technical Institute's Dental Assisting program provided free dental care to school children during a special clinic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2012
Minnesota Twins drafts Mustangs center fielder

The Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High graduate Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft Wednesday, June 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 27, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Dalton Kindt

Out-of-Door Academy sixth-grader Dalton Kindt, 12, has already achieved black belt status in Korean taekwondo and has been studying Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the past six months.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Nosh-A-Rye to close in April

The owner of Nosh-A-Rye describes the decision to close the 15-year-old Longboat Key restaurant as 'bittersweet.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club installs new officers

Lakewood Ranch area clubs get creative during pandemic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.25.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Riah Walker

The Riverview junior talks playing libero and her favorite volleyball memory

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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