"Local SEO expert Terry C Power"

I experienced my first competition when I stepped out onto the field for my first T-ball game when I was 5 years old, and my competitive spirit has only intensified since then.

East County
Sports

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 19, 2012

City Commission approves crime strategy in Newtown

The program carries no additional costs and involves working with a small number of officers, at first, to facilitate buy-in from the Newtown community.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
August 15, 2012

Bed taxes show perkier Key in summer

Local tourism officials report an increase in summer stays and tourist revenue for the second consecutive year.

Longboat Key
News

By Jen Blanco |
June 27, 2012

Tidewell opens inpatient hospice

The Tidewell Care Center at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is the area's first inpatient hospice unit located within a hospital.

East County
News

By Julie Aranibar |
June 27, 2012

My view: Preparing for a new school year

The students left for summer and classrooms were cleaned and prepared for the incoming class of 2012-2013. Â

East County
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
May 22, 2012

News Briefs

State releases FCAT results; Local governments close for Memorial Day; Albertsons readies for June 9 closure

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
February 23, 2012

Two developers: Angus Rogers

The chief executive officers of Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. and Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. have different visions for a downtown Sarasota hotel.

Sarasota
News

By Paula Atwell |
July 20, 2011

Theater Review: 'Stop the World' I Want to Get Off'

"Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" features some of the most memorable songs in musical theater, including "What Kind of Fool, Am I?", "Once In a Lifetime" and "Mumbo Jumbo."

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
November 30, 2011

The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
December 14, 2011

Lt. Parker offers service to Israel Emergency Volunteer Project

When Lt. Rocky Parker learned about the Firefighters for Israel Emergency Volunteer Project, his first response was to offer his services as a firefighter.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 8, 2011

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

McNeal article a smear campaign

East County
Opinion

By Rod Thomson |
August 24, 2011

My View: Privatization future is here

The future for local government operations is to privatize or outsource a whole lot more functions than is currently thought reasonable.

East County
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
April 1, 2011

The other Jackson Lab eyes Sarasota

APRIL FOOLS - With the world-renowned Jackson Lab possibly looking elsewhere to build its new genetics-research facility, Sarasota County has found another Jackson Lab to take its place, but its impact will be much different.