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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 17, 2016
Bird Key resident pens children’s books

Al “Mifflin” Lowe’s upcoming children’s book features two dogs chasing different dreams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 18, 2024
FPL commits to finish utilities undergrounding project by end of 2024

Existing electrical poles on Longboat Key are scheduled to be removed by Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Dr. Joseph Barak, DPM |
  • October 23, 2025
More Than Medicine: Dr. Barak’s Whole-Body Approach to Foot and Ankle Pain

Rooted in devotion, stepping forward with Sarasota.

  • Health
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
Firefighter contract receives support

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union have agreed to consider a contract for ratification.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview volleyball uses challenges to its advantage

The Rams have had younger players step into big roles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Pirates football enters uncharted territory

Braden River is 0-2 for the first time since 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2013
Street project dampens business

Some merchants are upset by the impact Main Street improvements have had on their businesses, but the Downtown Improvement District says the work will reap benefits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 10, 2013
Competitive Edge: Sarah Glaser

Thirteen-year-old Palm-Aire resident Sarah Glaser will compete in the Liberty Summer Competition July 16 through July 20, in Philadelphia.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2013
Hazardous material leaks present unique challenge

East Manatee Fire Rescue trains its firefighters to become technicians to better respond to leaks of hazardous materials.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Cardinal Mooney, Booker girls basketball teams advance to states

Both teams potentially have state title games this weekend in Lakeland — if they survive the semifinals.

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  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 20, 2024
Sarasota baseball teams fight through early season challenges

Here's what has gone wrong for each team and how they can turn around their seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 5, 2024
10-story apartment complex proposed for Tube Dude downtown site

The developer of 1 Main Plaza intends to transform the 1700 block of Main Street in Sarasota into a 226-unit building that will include 25 affordable housing units.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 20, 2024
Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 10-16

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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