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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Andy Guz, Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody, LWR Communities' Monaca Onstad and County Health Officer Jennifer Bencie hold survey invitations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2020
University of Florida joins brain health study in Lakewood Ranch

University's Florida Survey Research Center will help collect, analyze data for Brain Health Initiative.

  • East County
  • News
Although some members favor maintaining the current form of government, a majority of the Charter Review Committee voted Tuesday to recommend creating an elected mayor position.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota's Charter Review Committee endorses elected mayor

A volunteer advisory board is recommending the city change its form of government to elevate the position of mayor, a proposal voters have previously rejected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Payton Saturen, an eighth-grader at Booker Middle School, is a finalist in Poetry Life's "Young Voice Poetry Reading" contest this year and will read her original work in front of a live audience. Photo by Nick Reichert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 22, 2015
Poetic Justice

As the Poetry Life weekend enters its fifth year May 1 and 2, its founder aims to create a new generation of poetry fans.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Reception options exist; Smoke detectors should be maintained

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Julia King, Matt Sawalski, Preston Boyd and Murray Chase
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2017
Evolution Now: 'Inherit the Wind' opens at Venice Theatre

“Inherit the Wind” puts independent thought on trial at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.16.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews with Gerdes Construction Inc. recently demolished these two beachfront properties on Ocean Boulevard.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2012
Pardon our dust: Key construction is back

As tourists leave Siesta Key for their permanent homes, island residents are seeing what the recession effectively blurred: new construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Betsy Mitchell  stands at the base of the ramp, where the dock at Blackburn Point Park is partially submerged. At high tide, she said, the water reaches the spot where she stands.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 19, 2015
Tides turn on accessible rowing dock

A Blackburn Point Park boat ramp made the bay accessible to disabled rowers until recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
CDD will assume additional operations

Heritage Harbour Community Development District leaders will assume gatehouse and landscaping management.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2011
CDD will assume additional operations

Heritage Harbour Community Development District leaders will assume gatehouse and landscaping management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2016
MY VIEW: Observations from a decade of memories

Longboat Observer, Sarasota Observer, Longboat Key, Robin Hartill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Flora Oynick brings more than 20 years of experience and connections to her new position.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Flora Oynick seeks sense of community through outreach

In her new role as the Jewish Federation's engagement ambassador, Flora Oynick hopes to create a better sense of community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens displays Paul Gauguin's tropical treasures

The artist's perspective of French Polynesia comes to life through his art and Selby's plant displays in 'Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise.'

  • Arts + Culture
The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team finished fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 Cross Country Meet Nov. 4 to advance to regionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Thunder hosts first district meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys cross country team scored 111 points to finish fifth at the Class 1A-District 6 cross country meet Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, approved the paint and logos on the town's high-water vehicle. Photo provided by Fire EMS Liaison and PIO  Tina Adams.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key's high-water rescue vehicle gets fresh coat of paint

Utility 9 is officially in use in the town of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 Scenic route 5:27 p.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. An elderly woman apologized to police for driving too slowly and weaving on Gulf of Mexico Drive. She said she had not been on the Key in a while and was sightseeing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The resident only parking system would apply only to Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2020
Resident parking on the agenda for Longboat's Monday meeting

At least four commissioners expected to return to Town Hall for the first time since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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