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Dick Morgan, 93, started as the store manager at Goodwill more than 38 years ago. He is now the vice president of Goodwill Manasota.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 20, 2013
Goodwill praises seniors for work ethic

Goodwill Manasota is putting 177 seniors back to work due to their work ethic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: It was lost, then it was found

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti" runs through June 15, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 22, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti'

'When all else fails, make pasta.' That's the simple philosophy of Giulia Melucci's memoir, 'I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • February 25, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Eat Here

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A controversial debate by the County Commission was just one of the things you missed in Sarasota this summer.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 9, 2017
Quiz: Do you know what made the news this summer?

Test your knowledge on what happened after you fled to higher ground and cooler weather for the long days of summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • December 24, 2020
Understanding Vein Disease

Understanding Vein Disease

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

MTV's "Siesta Key" reality show is back for season 2, everyone. Here's our recap.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Miriam Hosack completes her ballot by casting her presidential vote for Hillary Clinton. She never thought she'd live to see a woman run for president.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2016
Ballot marks a change in history

Senior, 95, never thought she would see a female presidential candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mayor Jim Brown |
  • September 19, 2012
My View: Key Club's filings will benefit the Key

Why it is good news for Longboat Key that the Longboat Key Club has decided to re-file its plans for redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photos by  Robin Hartill Traffic backs up on the John Ringling Causeway, allowing Town Planner Maika Arnold to soar past Managing Editor Robin Hartill on her bicycle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 25, 2015
The amazing race

Town Planner Maika Arnold bikes, and Longboat Observer Managing Editor Robin Hartill drives in a race through afternoon traffic gridlock. Guess who won by 11 minutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff: Kurt Hoffman

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emilio Delgado joined the ‘Sesame Street’ cast in 1971.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 25, 2012
'Sesame Street' actor gives us the dirt on Big Bird

Emilio Delgado has spent four decades playing Luis on 'Sesame Street.' The 71-year-old actor is in town this month to perform in 'Hamlet, Prince of Cuba' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Stacy Spann discusses effective tools for providing affordable housing during a March 15 meeting at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Housing Authority talks affordability

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes an outside expert can spark a more serious community conversation about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 citizens packed the commission chambers, with some wearing shirts that say "Rigged" on them.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County Commission moves ahead with two redistricting maps

The maps drew controversy, with many Newtown residents saying they would be disenfranchised.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
News briefs

Assistance available for residents; Libraries celebrate namesake week

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 20, 2018
Newcomer joins two veterans on Longboat commission

Zunz holds seat in closest race; Schneier ready to assume new office; Pastor re-elected

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Building permits both residential and commercial are one criteria SmartAsset used to determine the business growth of counties in Florida. Sarasota County ranked 10th in the three-year study. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 17, 2022
Sarasota 10th among Florida counties in three-year business growth

Financial tech company SmartAsset ranks Sarasota County among the 10 fastest business growth counties in the state over the past three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Town sends signal with wireless draft

A draft of the town's telecommunications ordinance doesn't ban cell towers, but forces applicants to prove why alternative technologies won't improve cellular reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Wetherington Homes broke ground on the new Solivita model in the Haddington neighborhood in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lee Wetherington Homes sales double in 2012; Willis A. Smith Construction named construction manager; South Manatee Business Coalition adds board member; Lee Wetherington Homes breaks ground on new model

  • East County
  • News
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