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Dr. Ashvin Patel is studying the use of a two-level disk replacement through a disk implant that could be done instead of spinal fusion. (Courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 18, 2021
Physician Spotlight: Dr. Ashvin Patel

Dr. Ashvin Patel of Sarasota Memorial Hospital is studying new techniques for treating pain through spinal surgery.

  • Health
Riverview's Alexa Tarohocker will be a force in the 4A girls high jump next season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Spring's under-appreciated athletes get a spotlight

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2018
Siesta Beach falls out of Dr. Beach's Top 10

Last year's No. 1 spot in the U.S. still ranked second by TripAdvisor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: Eugene Rado

Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.

  • East County
  • News
Asphalt paving for segment one,  which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is nearing completion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 12, 2021
Portion of Legacy Trail to open in mid-summer

A ribbon cutting for segment one, which runs from Proctor Road to Bahia Vista Street, is anticipated for the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 13, 2021
Riverdale home tops sales at $1.8 million in east Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch areas

Four sales of more than $1 million highlight Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area real estate transactions.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Participating in a Dragon Boat is just one of the recreational opportunities offered at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2015
Whatever makes your boat float

Nathan Benderson Park offers a variety of activities other than rowing.

  • East County
  • News
Turner Moore started the Whiskey Obsession Festival four years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sandy Humenik is the Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2020
Lakewood Ranch resident earns volunteer award

Lakewood Ranch resident to be honored as Florida Center for Early Childhood's 2020 Volunteer Champion for Children.

  • East County
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 30, 2019
County looks at financial projections through rosier lens at budget workshop

Commissioners will resume discussing the budget for the upcoming 2020 fiscal year at their April 24 mid-year budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
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The Orioles are partnering with Sarasota County libraries to offer a free game ticket to young readers.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 29, 2018
Libraries, Orioles team up to promote reading

The Big League Reader program offers game tickets for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 5, 2018
Guests sing Disney tunes for All Faiths Food Bank

The Adult Disney Karaoke Fundraiser was hosted June 5 at Escape Reality Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota City Commission will provide direction to staff regarding a new ordinance governing companies such as Uber.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2015
City to discuss Uber regulations, homelessness

At today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the development of a new ordinance to manage the operations of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft.

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In her March 11 letter, Lori Dorman pointed to findings by an engineer hired by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, the club's developer, who ran sound tests around the proposed property.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 12, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued her second letter of intent to approve a special permit for the Ancient Oak Gun Club March 11.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota County sets sandbag filling stations

Three sites will open Friday morning in anticipation of possibly heavy rains from Hurricane Dorian.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 19

Gordon Silver captured this white pelican swimming with a group of double crested cormorants off Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
Bashaw Elementary Principal Josh Bennett hopes the renovation and implementation of STEAM curriculum will bring the East County school up to speed with other area schools.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 22, 2015
Bashaw Elementary prepares for first-class makeover

An expanded cafeteria and a possible building addition that would house 10 classrooms are part of a $10 million renovation.

  • East County
  • News
Source: cinapse.co
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2018
Film review: 'The Post'

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks captivate audiences in this Spielberg knockout, which reminds moviegoers the importance of free speech.

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  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
At the apex of commercial and residential property, Siesta Village is a frequent battleground for zoning conflicts. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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