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By Dora Walters |
February 1, 2012

Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kristen Herhold |
July 20, 2016

Renaissance man Bradford Saivetz put family first

Saivetz, 93, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died July 12.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By June LeBell |
July 3, 2012

Kitchen Classics: Fernando and Betsy Traba

"You won't starve if you're stuck with me making dinner," says Betsy Traba, "but I don't really enjoy cooking."

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
August 2, 2023

Sarasota football players find new homes for their talents

A breakdown of the notable football players who changed high schools for the 2023 season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
May 8, 2024

East Bradenton emergency teams urge hurricane preparation

Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team members and Manatee officials gear up for a hurricane season that's predicted to see dozens of storms.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
May 18, 2011

Lakewood Ranch athletes Alec Bacon and Kaitlyn Wolfe hold the highest GPAs of all Mustang athletes. They, along with more than 300 student athletes at Lakewood, were recognized during the annual Scholar Athlete Banquet May 10.

East County
Sports

By Molly Schechter |
September 3, 2014

Pilates offers proven health benefits

Although interest in Pilates has burgeoned, it is clearly more than a fad.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin |
November 12, 2020

Village residents deal with effects of a night of flooding

Residents clean homes, plan for places to live as repairs begin.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Morales |
October 8, 2015

Sarasota Garden Club awards curb appeal

The Civic Beautification Awards celebrate 50th anniversary and properties that have maintained their green spaces.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
December 30, 2019

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hopes to expand in the 2020s

CEO Andy Guz predicts hospital will continue to expand in the 2020s to serve rapidly growing Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Jay Heater |
May 22, 2024

Community response volunteers train for hurricane season

Annual refresher courses prepare Lakewood Ranch CERT members to potentially save lives.

East County
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
March 20, 2019

New Manatee County EMS facility nears completion

Former Red Cross building is being retrofitted and will help EMS provide better coverage in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

By Spencer Fordin |
March 14, 2022

'Cabaret,' 'Man of La Mancha' headline Asolo Rep's new season

Two of the most celebrated musicals of the last century — "Cabaret" and "Man of La Mancha" — will be on the Asolo Rep bill next season.

Arts + Culture

By Nick Friedman |
March 2, 2015

This week's best bets: March 2 - 8

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By Observer Staff |
September 28, 2022

Sarasota County urges Zone A, B residents to evacuate

Zones A and B were ordered to evacuate at 8 a.m. Tuesday by 8 p.m., though few residents are in the shelters.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
July 17, 2020

Sarasota Memorial Hospital concerned about COVID-19 numbers

Because of a spike in cases, the hospital is planning to scale back its non-emergency surgical operations. Ten COVID-19 patients have died at SMH this month.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
June 6, 2016

Sarasota deals with impacts of Tropical Storm Colin

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in advance of the storm's landfall, and local authorities and residents have encountered flooding, power outages and other issues.