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Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, senior assistant general counsel Patrick Duggan was announced as the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Chairman for 2017.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 17, 2016
Conversation with Patrick Duggan

Patrick Duggan is the second male ever selected to be the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Chairman.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Clark drives her golf cart south on Tara Boulevard. She and many others attended the Oct. 6 county commission meeting. "Im hopeful they’ll leave our roads untouched," Clark said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 14, 2015
Residents hopeful for commissioner support

Palm Aire and Tara residents are confident to keep their carts after the Manatee County Commissioners decided to take no action on the golf cart ordinance proposal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 22, 2023
Controversial high-rise condos to be reconsidered for downtown Sarasota

A marathon meeting is expected as the 342-foot Obsidian condominium tower makes its first foray into the public process on Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Nathan Russell is working to develop a partnership to have his coffee cart, Traveling Bard Coffee, weekly at Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies are stationed at the exit of Cars and Coffee Nov. 8.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2025
Cars & Coffee cuts the gas on revving engines

Organizers of the Sarasota event warned motorists to quiet down or be banned from all future events.

  • East County
  • News
The southern end of Longboat Key feature many mid-rise condo buildings including the Beaches of Longboat Key (right, built in 1984), Regent Place of Longboat Key (middle two buildings, built in 1995) and Longboat Key Towers (left two buildings, built in 1970).
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 1, 2026
Inspections show LBK condo buildings in sound shape but come at a cost

Milestone inspections are required by the state for three-story or higher condo buildings that are 30 years or older.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Fillmore Drive lot is 1.98 acres and can hold 268 cars in the lot and in the adjacent curbside paid spaces.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dimmitt Automotive Group President Peter Dimmitt says Bentley Tampa Bay and Bentley Sarasota will have a "symbiotic" relationship. They can "have a greater inventory to work out of," he says.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 30, 2025
Downtown Sarasota to get Bentley franchise in 2026

A Bentley franchise has been awarded to Dimmitt Automotive Group, which has experience selling what the company's CEO calls "reward automobiles."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 12, 2010
OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Rhea Goldman, 100, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debra Clark-Maradiaga, Larry Face and Fran Levinson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted is quarterly Prime Time and New Member Celebration event Wednesday, June 20, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. Approximately 300 people attended the event, during which they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with other professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Berzowski of Longboat Key Fire and Rescue prepares to drop the tape measure from the top of the cotton plant down to the ground Friday, July 15 at Casa del Mar.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar's cotton plant ceremony

The famous cotton plant at Casa del Mar had its annual height measuring event Friday, July 15 by the tennis courts at Casa del Mar where the plant is located. The cotton plant's new height is 32 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Norman Schimmel |
  • January 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: A booming good time

Although downtown Sarasota did not have its traditional New Year's Eve celebration, the 16-minute fireworks show on the bayfront, by Marina Jack, did mark a celebratory start for 2012. And although the crowd wasn't close to the size seen on July 4, people nonetheless were appreciative of the light show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Eugene Schwartz

Eugene Schwartz, 92, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brenda Maraman, Jane Imperiale, Joey and Kathy Cinque and David Maraman thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborsten compete in Troop 736’s boat races.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborster competed against each other in Troop 736’s boat races
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lewis Hall, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and Jim Turner
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation annual meeting

Members of the Argus Foundation met for the foundation's 31st annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 16 at The Francis Ball Room. The meeting included the election of new board members and guest speaker Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam. Putnam discussed 'The Opportunities and Challenges Facing Florida' while attendees enjoyed lunch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Abbott with Maggie
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Dog Ranch Rescue's day out

Local dog vendors and adoption centers spent the day at Evie's Family Center, Saturday Oct. 12. Big Dog Ranch Rescue organized the event, which invited families to enjoy the warm weather and find a new friend to bring home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Ballet's world premiere

Watch this video filmed in the studio with Sarasota Ballet as they rehearse with choreographer Ricardo Graziano in new piece "After Night Falls."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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