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Buchanan
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 27, 2010
Election coverage: Candidates differ on taxes, Social Security

Opposition to offshore oil drilling may be the only common ground between incumbent District 13 Congressman Vern Buchanan and his opponent, James Golden. They hold opposing views on continuing tax cuts, the state of Medicare and Social Security and the federal government's health-care reform.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Bobcat surprises Lakewood golfer

Bill Morris had a rather unusual golfing partner during a recent outing at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
OBITUARY | Nancy Cadot

Nancy Jane Cadot, 81, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 20, 2020
Edward Mues

Edward Mues, 103, formerly of The Promenade on Longboat Key, passed away peacefully on October, 5, 2020, in Greenville, SC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The Innovation Station operates out of the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering facility located at 1468 Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Innovation Station receives another $1.2 million

The program helps support the growth of high-tech, high-wage jobs in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 12467 Highfield Circle recently sold for $1,478,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2017
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.48 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 30-Nov. 3

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day One

Hidden Creek sales manager advertises to event attendees.

  • East County
  • Sports
Art Venti's "Human Briar" hand-drawn piece won first place.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 12, 2020
Art Center Sarasota unveils Big Show exhibit

The national exhibition debuts July 16.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 23, 2021
Dorothy Jane Illingworth (Hutcheon)

Dorothy Jane Illingworth (Hutcheon) passed away on 8/30/2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital in VA with family at her side after a brief illness, just shy of her 94th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Goldfarb handpicks each class, performance or lecture that is scheduled at the center. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Key Education Center gears up for winter season

The winter season at the Longboat Key education center begins on Jan. 4 and continues until Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Katz wants to bring a whimsical experience to downtown Sarasota, and hopes the city is willing to get experimental.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 3, 2015
Could Five Points Park become a wildlife showcase?

As the city works on creating more activity in Five Points Park, Jonathan Katz has a wild idea about displaying unconventional animals downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lillian Hafner and Ella Hanna
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 11, 2015
Laurel Park parties with Tunes in the Park

Music echoed from Laurel Park where residents gathered for the semi-annual Tunes in the Park on Saturday, April 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Oasis Group International operates offices at 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat trading company charged with misappropriating millions

Federal regulators say more than $47 million of a $75 million scheme was improperly spent; the rest was lost in the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Patrick is one of several officers responsible for patrolling the area west of the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Circle leaders call for increased police presence

Businesses on St. Armands Circle are worried about the police attention the area is receiving, a problem the Sarasota Police Department is working to address — within reason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman's Exchange representatives presented this rendering of Rawls Avenue featuring the proposed expansion at a workshop Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2015
Tensions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

After two workshops, Laurel Park residents still fear the business’s plans for growth are flawed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community Haven CEO Marla Doss has worked at the agency since 1985.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2014
Creating a Haven

As Community Haven celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its leaders launch plans for the next 60 years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple finish renovation on historic Whitney Beach cottage

The Prices' home started life as a beach condo in the 1930s, and they tried to keep it true to its Old Florida roots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

  • Arts + Culture
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