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Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center, making it the third SMH facility to carry  specialized stroke care designation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 27, 2022
SMH-Venice earns Primary Stroke Center designation

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's stroke network now has a third facility that carries a specialized stroke care certification.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rendering of the Karon Family Pavilion. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2022
Town to hold groundbreaking event for stage Nov. 7

The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at 600 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Local leaders, teens plan walk against violence

The Sept. 22 walk is in response to the rash of local violence that has claimed the lives of two adolescent victims in one month, and six teens in 2009.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm

Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home decor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Town, firefighters head back to bargaining table

Pay raises, benefits and pensions will be part of the discussion this week as the town and its firefighters come together for negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 29, 2011
Grandparent scam continues on Key

The Longboat Key Police Department warns that a slowed economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 12, 2011
Theater Review: 'Just Desserts'

What would you do to win a luscious cupcake the size of a baby's head? Break-dance for 30 seconds? Spit on a gerbil? Lick a gravestone?

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Stepleman and Gary Berns will lead the discussion for the Friends of Lakewood Ranch's forum next week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 16, 2011
Sides prep for incorporation debate

The Friends of Lakewood Ranch and Incorporation Study Committee both have agreed to debate. Until then, both groups will continue educating the public.

  • East County
  • News
Allan Luke, of Longboat Key, goes for a shot during a game of pickle ball with his wife, Virginia, Friday, Feb. 4, at the Anna Maria Island Community Center.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Pickleball passion nets Key fans

At the Longbeach Village Association's monthly meeting Feb. 2, resident Allan Luke spoke about approaching the town about putting Pickleball courts at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 16, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Beneva Woods

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 14, 2012
Film Review: 'Skyfall'

What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.

  • Arts + Culture
The voter turnout in the Sarasota City Commission election eclipsed 21% for the first time in at least six years, but young and non-white voters were underrepresented in the city and town of Longboat Key elections.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote 'depressing' in municipal elections — again

The Sarasota City Commission and Longboat Key Town Commission elections failed to bring out more than 6% of registered voters under 55 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city believes the judge's ruling is a vindication for the planned dredging, but Siesta Key residents will continue to fight the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2018
Judge dismisses Big Pass lawsuit

On Friday, a circuit court judge dismissed a challenge from the Siesta Key Association regarding the city’s plans to dredge Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Blown Sideways Through Life" runs through March 24
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 19, 2019
Work is a four-letter word in Claudia Shear’s 'Blown Sideways Through Life'

Claudia Shear’s one-act, one-woman, 90-minute thrill ride, 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' offers plenty of laughs in this Backstage at the Players production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The downtown CRA was used to fund projects like the First Street Whole Foods complex.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2017
City, county set for CRA showdown

Local governments have been unable to settle a dispute over the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. Now, the two sides could be headed for a lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Groban's latest album "Stages" features performances of his favorite modern musical theater classics.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 14, 2015
Josh Groban to perform at the Van Wezel Foundation's Gala

The acclaimed tenor-baritone will perform at the Van Wezel Foundation's annual gala event on February 28 as a part of his "Stages" tour.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 4

Week's best bets: Monday, May 4

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
WCI Communities’ Key Largo model is in The Links at Rosedale. It boasts 2,389 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a halfbath.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2015
Builders group parades area homes

It's that time of year again, when hobbyist interior decorators and prospective homebuyers grab their maps and car keys and head out for a drive around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 27

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Bridge study could span three years

FDOT is in the beginning phases of studying whether to repair or replace the structurally deficient bridge that connects Bradenton Beach and the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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