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By Andrew Warfield |
July 1, 2022

No butts about it: local governments set to take up beach smoking ban

With enabling legislation going into effect last week, city and county governments are poised to implement smoking bans on public beaches

Sarasota
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By Ryan Kohn |
August 12, 2024

Lakewood Ranch High football wants to see growth in 2024

Head Coach Scott Paravicini said the Mustangs can succeed despite their inexperience.

East County
Sports

By Vinnie Portell |
August 6, 2025

Rivalries among top East County fall sports events

A pair of key volleyball matches is on the schedule in August.

East County
Sports

By Nick Friedman |
February 2, 2012

Symposium on Parkinson's disease to feature worldwide distinguished doctors

The Neuro Challenge Foundation and the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System will host the annual Suncoast Parkinson's Symposium, the largest gathering of its type in the nation, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Sarasota Memorial's Institute for Advanced Medicine.

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By Josh Siegel |
December 18, 2013

Reports elicit strong response

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District superintendent, says his goals remain the same, even after two state Auditor General's Office reports revealed more financial challenges for the district.

East County
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By Observer Staff |
February 20, 2024

Top Sarasota, Manatee Realtors closed sales of $2.63B in 2023

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee released a list of the top individual agents by sales volume.

Longboat Key
News

By Anna Brugmann |
June 27, 2017

Alfred R. Goldstein: A legacy etched in stone

The prolific philanthropist died June 26 at age 92.

Longboat Key
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By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
September 22, 2010

Three cities/One capital

The European Capital of Culture featured three city sites: Pecs, Hungary; Essen and the Ruhr Valley, Germany; and Istanbul, Turkey. Essen was elegant; Istanbul was a turkey.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Abby Weingarten |
October 29, 2019

Sarasota Opera's new costume collection opens a wealth of possibilities

The new wardrobe has pieces that have been worn by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and more.

Arts + Culture

By Pam Eubanks |
August 26, 2015

IDA maps plan for finding new leader

Town Hall Executive Eva Rey will participate in the search for her replacement.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
May 26, 2010

Resident searching for site for Fallen Heroes Memorial

CDD 2 supervisors voted unanimously May 20 against placing the proposed memorial outside Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

East County
News

By Kristen Herhold |
August 19, 2015

Teams Renick opens its doors on Longboat

Team Renick real estate agency expanded to Longboat Key in June.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
April 9, 2014

Recipe for Success: Don Depaoli

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at Euphemia Haye.

Arts + Culture

By Nat Kaemmerer |
March 31, 2021

Longboat Key resident Sher Forrest reflects on her shell art

Forrest collects shells and turns them into mirrors and frames.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jen Blanco |
July 23, 2014

State Champs

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars will close out their season in the Southeast Regional Tournament, which began July 23 and runs through July 27, in Palm Beach Gardens.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
January 27, 2014

Proposed downtown circulator vehicle gets test drive

Groups are beginning to investigate the viability of a downtown transportation system in which golf-cart style electric vehicles circulate passengers throughout the area.

Sarasota
News

By Carter Weinhofer |
May 12, 2025

What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.