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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Roger Pettingell is top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2019

Once again, Pettingell's sales numbers have slingshotted him to the top of the region's list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2020
Doing the Most Good

As it learns more about local needs, Lakewood Ranch Community Fund works to engage more donors.

  • LWR Life
Robert Turner, Ben Guth, Trevor Garofalo, Ray Sullivan and J.T. Bacigalupi are Myakka City Fire Control District firefighters. Guth, Garofalo and Sullivan are leading the effort to introduce East Manatee firefighters to the area.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 17, 2021
Caution ... merge ahead for East Manatee, Myakka fire districts

Myakka City-East Manatee fire merger preparations underway

  • East County
  • News
The new Daiquiri Deck location at the south bridge is now open, featuring everything locals love about the existing restaurants.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 14, 2017
Opening weekend at new Daiquiri Deck went just like the rest, despite weather

The new location in south Siesta Key got off to a wet start, but the community turned out in force for their first weekend in business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The first phase of The Bay Sarasota's park project is the source of concern for some residents near the site, but bayfront leaders are confident there's substantial public support for the design they've produced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
The Bay Sarasota fields questions on phase one plans

At a community workshop Wednesday, residents living along Boulevard of the Arts continued to raise concerns about the layout of the park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Diesel was selected for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Bella Pasquale, a freshman at Braden River High School, edits the video her class created to inspire the school community. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

  • East County
  • News
A.G. Lafley, Cathy Layton, Ric Gregoria and Debra Jacobs pose around the board announcing The Patterson Foundation's contribution toward the first phase of the bayfront project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2019
Patterson Foundation announces donation to The Bay

The foundation’s initial $2 million contribution could grow to $5 million as The Bay Park Conservancy embarks on the first phase of its park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emile Hirsch in "Speed Racer." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Binge Blog: Go!

The Wachowskis' underrated 'Speed Racer' and Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' are this week's must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2020
Braden River football falls in season opener

The Pirates lost 35-21 to Charlotte High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Carol Erker informed the Town Commission Monday it has a $10,170 contribution for a dog park at Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
LBK Rotary donates $10,170 to dog park

Bayfront Park has now received $12,270 in funding gifts for a new children’s playground and $10,170 for a future dog park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Salvation Army volunteer Bettina Ettedgui and her pal Sydney team up every year.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 4, 2015
Salvation Army rings in fundraising season

Salvation Army Sarasota thanks volunteers with Kettle Kick-Off event Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • April 10, 2012
Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 20, 2020
Rock of Ages

Forget going quietly into retirement. The members of Lakewood Ranch’s Blue Pelicans are ready to rock their golden years.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Don Patterson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
North end residents say excessive alcohol consumption and littering are growing problems on Greer Island. (Photo provided by Maureen Merrigan)
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 2, 2017
Memorial Day brings influx of police activity to Longboat north end

Longboat police issued 51 parking tickets and made 11 alcohol-related arrests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 2, 2018
Unloading Day kicks off Orioles spring training

The team's athletic equipment arrived in Sarasota on Friday morning after a 1,000-mile journey.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers cuts the ribbon on the pickleball courts.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Resort at Longboat Key Club serves up new pickleball courts

The tennis courts near Portofino were converted into four pickleball courts following an increased interest in the game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arielle Bennett
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 20, 2021
Take your vitamins: Most Americans are deficient in one nutrient or another

Magnesium, B-12 and Vitamin D are some of the most likely culprits for deficiency.

  • Health
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