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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2021
Jean Boyce Carleton

Jean Boyce Carleton, a beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend, passed away quickly and peacefully under Hospice care, of pneumonia on October 27th, 2021, at the age of 96 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller said he got his leadership skills from his family.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2020
Mustangs basketball led by family man

Jeremy Schiller's values have been a winning formula for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Glasses are filled to toast Alice and Murray Bluegrass.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2019
Temple Beth Israel facilitates fond friendships

For Shabbat, friends and family were clearly the most important part of the dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Our View

Fair and balanced

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"Nucci" follows the life of a young circus performer who works to master the quadruple somersault.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 25, 2019
Life under the big top

Adrian Catarzi, the 13th trapezist to do the triple somersault, wrote a book following his journey to mastering the feat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Jinkees!

Jim Laughlin surprised guests at Sunday's Fur and Feathers fundraiser at the Local Bean, when he pulled up in a decked-out 1966 Chevy Van that he transformed into the Mystery Machine from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
Animal Rescue Coalition helps pets with 2022 gala

The annual fundraiser was held Feb. 26.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 21, 2019
Tickets for Kids gives away tickets to "The Lion King"

The group will give away 25 tickets to Booker High School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2009
Business Observer

Home-Tech was one of four businesses honored with the Lee County Horizon Council's Industry Appreciation Award in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beachplace is one of many nonconforming properties on Longboat Key.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Longboat P&Z makes long-awaited recommendations

Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board tackles nonconforming properties at meeting Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 17, 2020
School board OKs equity job

The new administrative role will focus on equity across the district and innovate teacher development techniques.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cynthia Heil will serve as the director of the institute starting Jan. 1, 2019.  Photo courtesy of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 13, 2018
Mote announces Red Tide Institute director

Cynthia Heil comes to Mote Marine Laboratory from Bigelow Laboratory in Maine, where she created a research program that focused on water quality, harmful algal blooms and ecosystem management.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Downtown advocate Ernie Ritz has met with city commissioners to try to gain momentum for a density overlay proposal. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
If you build it, will they come?

Density-overlay advocates say it will bring more 'obtainable' apartments and condos and a younger demographic to downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hall of Fame basketball coach and announcer Dick Vitale has signed with ESPN through the 2022 season.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2019
Eighty a perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale

Eighty is perfect age for respect for Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale, who just signed a contract extension with ESPN.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Guests will have fun trying to find their way through the maze. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
Pumpkin Festival will be held in East County

Hunsader Farms will host its 29th annual Pumpkin Festival with COVID-19 precautions in place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Director Greg Leaming
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 21, 2019
War. What is it good for?

Sophocles’ “Antigone” considers the cost of war at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Director Greg Leaming offers his insights on the bloody price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Florensa
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 20, 2020
Haven: Sweet Sanctuary

A traditional home in The Lake Club shines during nontraditional times.

  • LWR Life
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 11, 2020
Rick Steves talks fear, embracing other cultures

Travel writer, TV host is the second speaker in the RCLA Town Hall Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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