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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: 'Dirt-cheap' deal on sand

BOGO purchase for beaches will lead to long-term supply, five-story dunes.

  • April Fools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Mill Creek residents seek grant for pond improvement

Rita Cohen and Jim Hodgkinson are spearheading efforts to improve ponds in Phase 7 of the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Reveal Vitality |
  • December 25, 2025
Advanced Testing, Functional Medicine, Real Results

At a time when many patients feel rushed, unheard, or stuck with one-size-fits-all treatments, Reveal Vitality & Longevity Institute in downtown Sarasota is charting a different path.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2010
P&Z selects subcommittee members

The Planning and Zoning Board selected George Symanski Jr. and Pat Zunz to the town's Vision Plan review subcommittee Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 24, 2015
Zumba zooms onto Longboat…Everybody Dance!

Suzy Brenner's new Zumba class offers fitness and fun for all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Bird Key residents volley complaints at pickleball proposal

The Bird Key Yacht Club has been unable to quiet resident concerns about plans to build pickleball courts, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Manatee students prepare to be career-ready with hands-on experience

Changes in career and technical education keep the school district adjusting to meet industry needs.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • July 20, 2016
Patterson Foundation makes donation to bayfront planning effort

The Patterson Foundation is giving $300,000 to Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, which is embarking on a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new planning organization tasked with steering the future of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota girls win district title

The Sarasota girls basketball team won its second-straight district title Friday after defeating Lakewood Ranch 31-20 in a tough defensive game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2013
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season: for tax rates

It's that time of year. It's that time of year. All of our taxing authorities are in the midst of budgeting for next year. And for taxpayers, it's easy to get a bad case of 'MEGO' - 'My Eyes Glaze Over' - when all of the news reports come out about proposed millage rates (aka property-tax rates).

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good, but they aren’t.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2018
Stage set for the arts in Lakewood Ranch

With The Players Centre for Performing Arts headed for Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch continues to enhance its fine arts presence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 25, 2020
Performing arts in the dark for the unforeseeable future

Organizations concerned about prolonged intermission from normalcy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
Observed: Back from Grandma's

Last week, I flew to Detroit, to visit my 88-year-old grandmother, whom I hadn't seen since my wedding. It had been even longer since I'd seen many of my other relatives, as well.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
BIG TOP BALLET (VIDEO): Iain Webb and Matthew Hart

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and choreographer Matthew Hart bring to life a circus-themed 'The Nutcracker' that tells the story of John Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 24, 2024
Despite concerns, Longboat's nonemergency dispatch remains off-Key

After a discussion at the Town Commission workshop, emergency center personnel and town officials said education would be key in navigating resident concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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