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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Doreen Dupont

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adept Audiology's Lyndsey Nalu said hearing occurs in the brain, which is why it is important to treat hearing loss early.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Hearing: It's in your brain

Loss of hearing can result in fatigue, memory loss and social isolation.

  • Health
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2019
Close to the edge

Theatre Odyssey’s second annual One-Act Play Festival gets edgy with powerful short-form theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Northern District, Seat 1: Jim Meister

Jim Meister, a Republican, is facing Democrat Delores "Dee" McFarland in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Riverdale Revised home at 595 Mast Drive sold for $1.35 million. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 2,950 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 26, 2021
Riverdale home tops Lakewood Ranch-area and east Bradenton sales at $1.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas for May 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Venice High teacher Mary Dembinski and her students work to plan a supply drive.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 28, 2019
Recruitment, retainment struggles in Sarasota County Schools reflect nationwide teacher shortage

Sarasota County offers warm weather, sunny beaches and the second-highest average salary for Florida teachers. Even so, the district — like many others — struggles with open positions, recruiting and retention efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Francis Tiner lives in city of Sarasota limits. His hens — or his "girls"— are fenced in his yard, and he considers them pets. "Chickens are personable," Tiner said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 3, 2014
County residents peck at chicken-keeping ban

CLUCK hopes the county will adopt similar chicken-keeping allowances as the city. Its online petition has garnered 600 signatures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 1.28.16

Bullock pursues alternative funds for undergrounding; Final tally for red tide fish kills released; Voter registration deadline approaches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow (second from left) and his wife, Adele Bacow (far left), receive a tour of Booker High School on Wednesday afternoon.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 2, 2020
Harvard president visits Booker High, speaks to students

Harvard University president Lawrence Bacow was impressed with Booker High School's students and resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2017, the home at 6111 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,320 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2021
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Angela Massaro-Fain, Roxanne Sima, Graceann Frederico and Terri Stern show off the donated purses that will be offered at Designer Bag Bingo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag

Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good puts charity in the handbag at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
The new truck features a mid-mount, 75-foot ladder. The design allows the new truck to be more maneuverable.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 22, 2020
Longboat's new ladder truck is a step up

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department plans to begin using the new truck in January 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 28, 2016
Thunder by the Bay II

Suncoast Charities for Children has a challenge: How to turn downtown business owners and residents into fans of the annual event. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2018
School boards, sheriffs are doing a disservice to local taxpayers

Why can't the in leadership the counties and school boards work together to do the right thing?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lift Station 87 in Luke Wood Park has undergone a series of delays and revisions as the cost associated with the project has ballooned. Today, the structure is six months away from completion.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
Lift Station 87: What went wrong?

The city is commissioning an internal investigation into how a wastewater facility project took nearly a decade longer and $60 million more than originally anticipated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathryn Metze and her daughter Brinley are celebrating their first Mother's Day together. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 9, 2018
Birth of new perspective for East County moms

Lakewood Ranch, GreyHawk Landing moms talk about their role as they celebrate Mother's Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 7, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Stephanie Jeter, Betsy Prunty, Joy Wetherington (RiverLife site director, Jeannette Kennedy, Beth Durham, Barry Durham and Jason Jeter are excited to bring the program to East County. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2016
Church branches out for charity

East County church helps community through Christmas tree sale.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 16, 2009
Update: Longboat police officer terminated

Longboat Key Police Officer Pati Beardsley was terminated Thursday, Oct. 15 by Police Chief Al Hogle after his department completed an internal investigation of her Sept. 16 arrest, in which she waved her department-issued handgun at a motorist that pulled into the driveway of her Sarasota home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Miguel Pelayo said Dave Norris had "fire in his eyes" during his treatment, and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple receive cancer foundation honor

Lakewood Ranch couple to be honored at annual Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation event

  • East County
  • News
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