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Fitness leader Sherry Fidellr will be leaving the Recreation Center at the end of the season after 20 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Sarasota Memorial Hospital breaks ground on Cancer Pavilion

The 200,000-square-foot facility will begin serving patients in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Panera Bread café and bakery at 215 N. Cattlemen Road is 4,100 square feet.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2014
New eateries cater to mall's booming area

Panera Bread opens near the Mall at UTC this week, while Culver's works on a State Road 70 location.

  • East County
  • News
The Panera Bread café and bakery at 215 N. Cattlemen Road is 4,100 square feet. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2014
New eateries cater to mall's booming area

Panera Bread opens near the Mall at UTC this week, while Culver's works on a State Road 70 location.

  • East County
  • News
A portion of skirt steak served at last year's Celebrity Chef Tour
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 7, 2014
Celebrity Chef Tour Returning to Darwin's on 4th

The James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour will be returning for the third consecutive year to Peruvian gastropub Darwin's on 4th on Dec. 3.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
Staff prepares mobility plan for Sarasota County commission

After a few more months of community input, county staff will finalize the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Red-tide concentrations remain low

The town hasn't received reports of fish kills since a cleanup effort a week-and-a-half ago on Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bob Delaney |
  • September 2, 2009
NBA referee recounts Iraq excursion

The Lakewood Ranch resident spent 10 days talking about post-traumatic stress disorder to soldiers in Iraq.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday; City changes garbage schedule for holiday; Collins named SMH Physician of Year

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rep. Tommy Gregory, District 73, says he is moving to the Lakewood Ranch area to run for the new District 72 seat.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 8, 2022
Rep. Tommy Gregory moving to Lakewood Ranch to run for new state House seat

The Florida representative avoids District 74 showdown with James Buchanan by announcing he will move to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Gwyneth Ingham and Karen Washington from Gilbert McNeal Elementary say that the grant enhances the education of students.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Manatee County schools receive grants

The Manatee Education Foundation awards $110,000 to help teachers buy important resources.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 21, 2017
JFCS supporters wined and dined at annual food and wine tasting

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast held its Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting on March 21 at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Incoming CEO for Pines of Sarasota David Sylvester.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 22, 2015
Pines of Sarasota announces new CEO

Pines of Sarasota announced David Sylvester as the new CEO. In June former CEO John Overton stepped down from his position and retired after 14 years with Pines of Sarasota and 42 years in the industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bashaw Assistant Principal Beth Marshall and Principal Joshua Bennett are getting excited to have a fresh school for students and staff.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
Bashaw Elementary's new addition equals fewer portables

The Manatee County School Board approves $14.7 million upgrade for Bashaw Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

... Well, we already knew that, right? Now apparently all of New York knows how wonderful our slice of paradise is, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Wendy Katz
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 18, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom Schools appoints new interim director

Dr. Wendy Katz is taking the place of Kavita Vasil, who has held the position for the past 20 years and is moving to Birmingham, Ala., for a new position closer to her family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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