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Dottie Baer Garner
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 2, 2018
Familiar Faces: Dottie Baer Garner

Through the tough times, Dottie Baer Garner uses philanthropy as a force for good and a pillar of strength.

  • Black Tie
Keira Knightly and Mark Ruffalo in "Begin Again." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2020
Hinge Blog: She's English, she's a little uptight

"Begin Again" and "Parks and Recreation" are this week's picks.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ben Kostas, a Carlos E. Haile Middle School eighth-grader, congratulates Cameron Cody on his first run scored in Little League.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 27, 2017
East County 8-year-old doesn't let Down syndrome slow him down

On and off the baseball diamond, Cameron Cody shows he's just one of the guys.

  • East County
  • News
Florida Boat Tours owner Denise Kleiner and employee Brandon Palazzo are eager to share their love of nature with the community at the new Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Fishing for new business at Manatee County preserve

Florida Boat Tours takes over the concession at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 4, 2019
From cheers to chimes: Livingston's owner transitions into antique clock business

Larry Adami failed at retirement. Now, he's taken his lifelong passion and made it a storefront on Pineapple Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
Horseshoe Cove parades holiday cheer

Residents of Horseshoe Cove took their holiday cheer to the streets Dec. 18, as they participated in the community's 14th annual Golf Cart Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Guest conductor JoAnn Falletta  leads the Sarasota Orchestra  through a vigorous "Roman Festivals" program. (Courtesy)
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 9, 2019
'Roman Festivals' takes audience on whirlwind Italian getaway

Guest conductor JoAnn Falletta deftly leads Sarasota Orchestra in Masterworks program

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Jeff Smith, the president and CEO of R.E. Crawford Construction, loves his new building at 6650 Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch construction company has new digs

R.E. Crawford hosts ceremony for its new building.

  • East County
  • News
Developer David Meunier on Monday pulled out of his deal to buy the Sarasota Polo Club from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2017
Developer pulls out of Sarasota Polo Club sale

David Meunier says the process to improve the venue is too involved.

  • East County
  • News
Lolita Tartine will close in September to rework its entire menu and will reopen in season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Bite into these Savor Sarasota deals through the end of summer

Get the best of Visit Sarasota's Savor Sarasota restaurants that have extended menus this low season throughout Sarasota County.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 20, 2016
Gloria Musicae entertains Amore diners

The choral group performed songs throughout the restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Blons coordinates suggestions on how to address affordable housing issues during the Helpful Hopeful Housing Summit.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2020
Residents push for action on affordable housing

Frustrated by what they see as a lack of progress on affordable housing, citizen groups hope banding together can lead to meaningful change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
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JP Legutko gets his first dish of the evening
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street BBQ Cook Off

Lakewood Ranch restaurants competed for the title of best BBQ Saturday night on Main Street. Hundreds of BBQ lovers came out to test and judge the food for themselves. From BBQ tacos to kebabs, the competition was hot.

  • East County
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Jennifer Tullio has run 11 marathons for her son, Grayson, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The first race was the New York City Marathon. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 8, 2015
Mom goes the extra 26.2 miles for son

Two marathons divided by six days over two coasts add up to Jennifer Tullio’s most rigorous physical challenge yet. But she’s running for a reason.

  • East County
  • News
Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Herke stands in front of his car collection, which includes several racing BMWs, a Porsche, a Pantera and his daily driver: a customized 1972 BMW 2002, dubbed "Shorty," whose back end he cut off.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Life in the Fast Lane: Peter Herke

Retired racecar driver and Sarasota resident Peter Herke built a career on his mechanical expertise and desire to continue pushing the limits.

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