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"Aerobic Grandma" Isabella Paspa at her home-away-from-home, the Longboat Key Club Fitness Center. Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 6, 2013
Paspa is picture of health

Isabella Paspa is a living advertisement for the benefits of exercise — lots of exercise. She will be 73 years old in May and says she has never felt better, never been in such good shape, never been so mentally relaxed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Harbour Walk home at 557 Fore Drive sold for $1.16 million. It has six bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,691 square feet of living area.  Photo courtesy of listing agent Jonnie Buffaline.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2020
Residential Real Estate Transactions May 4-8

Lake Club home tops sales at $1.55 million

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Family portraits are one of the stops on the Day4Hope schedule.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 23, 2019
Sarasota, Manatee churches hold a 'Day4Hope' for families in need

Throughout Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, 18 churches will fulfill 3,000 children's back to school needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Ryan Finzelber
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 23, 2016
Theater review: 'My Barking Dog'

“My Barking Dog” takes a bite out of civilization at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

In need of clarification; Series is helpful; Endorsements don't support best interests

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
boardwalk
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 16, 2015
Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch junior forward LaDazhia Williams already has received 15 scholarship offers.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 21, 2015
Full-court pressure

Lakewood Ranch junior LaDazhia Williams has received 15 scholarship offers from top programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Mar Vista
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Mar Vista begins dock construction

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is on track to have a new dock by the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota National Art Festival, which benefits the Rotary Club of Sarasota, moved to a new location this year: Hillview Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Street closure rules remain open to question

A March art festival in Southside Village that came as a surprise to many merchants is drawing more attention to the city’s oft-discussed event regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bald eagle — this one lives in Lakewood Ranch — is the national bird. But one of our founding fathers thought it was a bad choice. Do you know who? PHOTO BY JAY HEATER
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Think you know America? Try this Fourth of July quiz

Did you know . . .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub recently tore down its existing dock.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 16, 2014
Mar Vista begins dock construction

Management expects the new dock to be finished in four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Board Chairman David Fink believe the organization's new mission statement and tagline better define the organization and its goals.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership shows uptick

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance also has a new mission statement.

  • East County
  • News
Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angela Heck and Amy Nowalk, owners of 941 Artisan Lofts, plan to add more crafting classes to their calendar of events.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2018
NEW BUSINESS: Women have lofty ambition for Bradenton business

Crafters say there's a need for area venues to display their work.

  • East County
  • News
Debbie Rubin and Autumn Solomon already have a team of about 30 volunteers ready to help.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
Partners launch Ranch Humane Society

The not-for-profit will kick off a capital campaign in January.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Angelique Still rescued Tilla, her pet macaw, three years ago.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 28, 2017
Family forms bird bond

Lakewood Ranch family loves life with their rescue macaw.

  • East County
  • News
Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

  • East County
  • News
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Police believe New College deaths are drug related

A New College of Florida student was found dead Sunday, and a University of Central Florida student visiting the school died Friday in unrelated deaths Sarasota Police believe to be drug related.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Indian Beach Park — located near the convergence of Bay Shore Road and Indian Beach Drive — sees regular use from residents, particularly during the evening hours as the sun sets. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 7, 2015
Do residents want a larger park in Indian Beach?

Residents are divided on whether Indian Beach Park is the correct place to expand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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