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  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 19, 2017
FPL drilling creates opportunity for Longboat utilities project

Town staff aims to begin construction of the town-wide project by the end of 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 15, 2025
New Mote SEA facility will open in early October

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at its aquarium located near University and I-75 in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 22, 2023
St. Regis project executive digs into details of its construction

Project executive Josh Mutchler leads over 500 people every day on the Residences at the St. Regis Longboat Key project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2021
NCAA rowers make a splash at Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Rowing Championships will finish Sunday morning, and two former Sarasota Crew rowers will be in the action.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2015
Laurel Park homesites sell for $1 million

The sale of roughly a half-acre on Osprey Avenue paves the way for four new homes in the historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2014
Arts group showcases members' work at show

Raul Casas' handcrafted Asian lanterns will be one of several art forms on display this weekend.

  • East County
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 9, 2024
'Smash therapy' company plans Sarasota location

Franchisees plan to bring four new iSmash locations to Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2026
Selby Gardens sets dates for Enchanted Garden Festival

The event is planned March 28-29 at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 21, 2020
Manatee libraries receive grant from Bradenton COVID-19 Response Fund

Manatee County libraries receive a $30,400 grant to enhance virtual services and programming.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Turtle-ly awesome donation

On Dec. 7, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch donated $9,670 to Mote Marine Laboratory’s sea turtle and education programs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 12, 2015
Tara Elementary parents, students socialize over scoops

The Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Ice Cream Social Friday.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 24, 2017
UPDATE: Town to buy Amore property

The $2.2 million deal will add another two acres to the future site of the Longboat Center for Arts, Culture and Education.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 17, 2011
Siesta Key's No. 1 beach signs nearly ready

County staff appears to be in the final stages of creating new signs proclaiming Siesta Key's beach as No. 1 in the nation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 7, 2017
Residents press for action on construction issues

City officials say their options are limited for addressing safety problems associated with downtown construction sites.

  • Sarasota
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