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By Jessica Salmond |
October 9, 2015

Sarasota Memorial Hospital eyes new property in East County

The healthcare system is hoping to open a second First Physicians Group location in Manatee County.

East County
News

By Jessica Salmond |
March 26, 2015

County projects total: $107.9 million

County staff presented a list of projects to be paid for with the one-cent sales tax, but commissioners question if the time is right to move forward.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
February 17, 2015

Haile students build playhouses, character

The project isn't just about winning a competition - it's about filling a need for the disabled and raising money for a cause.

East County
News

By Robert Plunket |
August 13, 2014

Three Things: Living the Ritz life

The Ritz-Carlton may well be the most iconic luxury brand in the world. And for more than a decade its mystique has added immeasurably to Sarasota's image as a gathering spot for the rich and famous.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
March 26, 2014

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Jean Gruss |
April 9, 2014

A Wider Lens

Paradise Coast TV is expanding its hotel-room programming to visitors in Sarasota by building on its success in the Naples area.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
January 15, 2014

Protest rumors draw heightened TBI security

Police continue to monitor talk of a nonviolent demonstration regarding Rabbi Jonathan Katz's statements opposing the placement of wreaths on Jewish veterans' graves.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 9, 2013

Cell tower looms over talk about telecommunications

A discussion of Comprehensive Plan amendments again turns into a debate about cellular reception and towers.

Longboat Key
News

By Robin Hartill |
March 5, 2014

The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Elizabeth King |
March 29, 2025

Prominent Sarasota nonprofit leader to retire after 10 years

Teri Hansen, the president and CEO of Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation, was initially hired as the organization's first employee.

Sarasota
Business

By Observer Staff |
December 4, 2024

Man loses job, gets evicted, goes to jail

On a family disturbance call, a man who just lost his job and is losing his home is discovered to have outstanding warrants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby |
July 30, 2025

Legal Aid of Manasota aims to equip the community at hurricane expo

The event in Newtown offered information on how to prepare for a storm and brought together local vendors offering services.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
August 9, 2025

Longboat Key first responders enjoy midsummer cheer

Longboat Island Chapel members delivered lunch to firefighters and police officers on the Key last week as a thank you for their service to the community.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Lesley Dwyer |
January 9, 2024

Manatee encourages feedback on county issues with citizen survey

The citizen survey is available online and takes no more than five minutes to complete.

East County
News

By Petra Rivera |
August 7, 2024

Longboat congregations use summer to renovate

Temple Beth Israel and Longboat Island Chapel discussed current and future renovation plans.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
November 11, 2024

Season is back, but catch up on what you missed over the summer

These and other tidbits from the Black Tie scene — plus a funny lesson in mistaken identities.

Black Tie

By S.T. Cardinal |
December 2, 2025

'Blade'-wielding man has cops called on him

A man with a blade and investigators discovered a powdery substance at a resort. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.