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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 12, 2022
From Wall Street to watercolors: Barbara Schwan makes a splash

Schwan started painting at 62 years old and is now a top seller.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2009
Town feels pressure of federal demands

In April, the town received $500,0000 worth of economic stimulus package money to be used for a Gulf of Mexico Drive beautification project that must begin immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 12, 2012
Brides Across America outfits military brides with free wedding gowns

For couples with one or both members in the military, tying the knot can be an even more complicated and stressful process than usual.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 13, 2012
A Love Letter to Sarasota - by Pamela Beck

A Love Letter to Sarasota - by Pamela Beck

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Ban the booze on the beach

It's more than a little disconcerting that Sarasota County allows alcohol on Siesta Beach - the lifeblood of the area's tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Lumpkin ready to help community unify to combat issues

Kelvin Lumpkin believes crime needs to be curtailed in areas such as Newtown before revitalization can take flight in that community and on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
A trip through the unknown for Lakewood Ranch-area travel agents

Some people are eager to travel again while others are more hesitant

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 20, 2017
Magic: SMART’s badge of honor

Annual derby celebration raises money for riding therapy program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 2, 2019
Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility demolition slated for 2020

The facility was decommissioned in 2018 and the property is now home to the Siesta Key Master Pump Station

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 17, 2019
Lakewood Ranch triathlete searches for his limits

From cycling to completing triathlons, Bryan Balak uses support of triathlon community to complete races.

  • Health
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 18, 2019
2020 Firefly Gala performer announced at Wine, Women & Shoes

Mr. Worldwide is making his way to Sarasota, doctors rocked out, and more this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 20, 2019
ODA students drive toward alternative fuels

ODA seniors have drive for alternative fuels

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2019
Riverview volleyball has signs of long-term prosperity

Nickie Halbert's third season as Riverview High volleyball head coach is seeing dividends for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2019
Mote Red Tide Institute to roll out tests for various products

Mote is supposed to have a product by October that will knock back red tide and get rid of it in certain places.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2016
Tech entrepreneur brings semi-pro basketball to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2015
Conversation with Benjie Brinkofski

Benjie Brinkofski is a New Jersey native who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 1998 with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pattie.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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