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Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh has spent nearly two decades with the company, working in roles including publisher, chief digital officer, editor and advertising sales executive. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2021
Emily Walsh named president of Observer Media Group

As CEO Matt Walsh takes a step back from the company, Emily Walsh is eager to continue her family’s lineage as leaders in the community and in the local media industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library |
  • April 5, 2023
Libraries are for Everyone!

A new library is coming to Lakewood Ranch!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
The 2-Person Back & Arms Combo is included in the purchase.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2023
Greenbrook Adventure Park buys new exercise equipment

The current exercise bars will be replaced with safely designed moving workout equipment.

  • East County
  • News
Traffic on and off Longboat Key remains a top concern for residents who filled out the survey.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 31, 2023
FDOT resets schedule for roundabout work, lane closures

Work on U.S. 41 and on Gulfstream Avenue exiting the barrier islands will require overnight and daytime lane closures Sunday through Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy. Main Plaza originally dates back to 1985.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 21, 2022
First peek of new Main Plaza revealed

Developers release renderings of the highly anticipated One Main Plaza in marketing materials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Warby Parker's Tyler Carbol says the Warby Parker stores are very similar in presentation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
New Warby Parker store in Sarasota has vision

Warby Parker opens at the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Business
The new Bayfront Park splash pad is designed with uplighting for nighttime use. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 22, 2022
City approves $3.2 million Bayfront Park splash pad

With a $300,000 shade structure included, the Sarasota City Commission gives the go-ahead for the Bayfront Park splash pad and playground replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Macarena Giménez and Maximiliano Iglesias in Ricardo Graziano's "The Pilgrimage."  (Photo courtesy of Frank Atura)
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • October 24, 2022
Sarasota Ballet moves boldly into the future with 'Premieres'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off its new season with a program that consisted of three world premieres.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2022
Volunteers excavate turtle nest on Longboat as dozens watch

About 200 people, hoping to see hatchlings head to sea, instead learn that more than 100 of them successfully waddled into the surf.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
With the Lakewood Ranch Prep Academy in the background, a new set of signal lights is set to go operational at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 10, 2022
New signals set for intersection at Lakewood Ranch Prep

A traffic light at White Eagle Boulevard and Crossland Trail is expected to be fully operational by the first day of school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 18, 2021
Style: Gray & Yellow

The Pantone colors of 2021 are a surprising change-up, like most things this past year. See what Lakewood Ranch-area shops carry items to help you coordinate with the new year.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2010
Bollettieri opens Lakewood home

Bollettieri Sports Therapy Center's new 2,500-square-foot center includes a large gym area, four individual therapy rooms and a waiting area.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
Around the world in 114 days

Recently retired in 2007, Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Connie Cameron took a 114-day cruise

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 22, 2009
Lutheran church breaks ground on expansion

The new 3,500-square-foot expansion will provide more space for worship and fellowship.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2010
Education Center prepares for a sumptuous season

The Longboat Key Education Center began its winter semester Jan. 4. But new classes will also be offered later this month and in February and March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
New Osprey library under consideration

The new library model calls for a smaller location than normal stand-alone libraries. Sarasota County is considering a classroom at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Principal: Steve Dragon

Some kids at Southside Elementary might actually want to be sent to the new principal's office.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Group solicits new ideas for city's power source

Looking for a way out of a 30-year utility agreement with FPL, a group of Sarasotans is sponsoring a contest seeking designs for a new electric utility for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
Business Observer 07.08.10

The luxury bath and beauty boutique Simply Spoiled Boutique announced it would be relocating its retail store operations July 1 to 1471 Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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