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Drs. Richard Brown, Miguel Pelayo and Anjan Patel were honored as Honorary Chairs of the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 28, 2018
Party Under the Stars shines in Lakewood Ranch

Fundraiser benefits Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michele Morley was unbothered by the possibility of a hurricane Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Relief reigns on Longboat Key as island evades Dorian

Massive hurricane's threat put town on edge for a bit, but officials stress the season is just now reaching its peak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Does a black box fit?

It was not a surprise to hear that fundraising for the town cultural center is not what supporters hoped. That raises a fundamental question.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 19, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Dogs and cats in all the wrong places

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
JoAnna Ford performed in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Motown Christmas." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' is bringing prior Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer JoAnna Ford back to the city that kickstarted her career, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Joanne Assaly, right, looks at the current Bayfront Park concept with Sarasota County worker Rob LaDue. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2014
Bayfront Park open house sparks debate

Discussions about what amenities the property should feature weren't exactly a walk in the park during the Oct. 30 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sarasota Orthopedic Associates |
  • October 29, 2018
Eat Smart to Manage Arthritis

Eat Smart to Manage Arthritis

  • Health
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Stairs on John Saputo's dock are disappearing as sand collecting near his property washes over them.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Lighthouse Point sees sand surplus

Some residents argue the town should cancel a $4 million south end erosion project and take the extra sand sitting behind their homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Season 2, Episodes 1 and 2 Recap

MTV's "Siesta Key" reality show is back for season 2, everyone. Here's our recap.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Braden River Elementary and Middle schools may receive road repairs. The schools' and their roads date back to 1988 and 1991.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 14, 2015
East County schools might receive makeovers

The Manatee County School District will decide whether to renovate areas of Braden River, Bashaw and Tara elementary schools

  • East County
  • News
Best of Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 26, 2018
Best of Cops Corner for Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas in 2018

Some of the most interesting Sheriff's Office reports in 2018.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2020
Critic's Picks

Who's expected to win the Oscar, and who should

  • Arts + Culture
The city is considering a policy that would regulate the streets commercial trucks could use as through routes.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 16, 2017
City weighs changes to truck policy

The city wants to address resident concerns about large trucks traveling through neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2013
Summer adult kickball league registration upcoming

Manatee County Parks and Recreation recently announced the formation of its 2013 Summer Adult Co-Ed Kickball League.

  • East County
  • Sports
County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo announced today he will not be seeking re-election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2018
Caragiulo won’t seek re-election to County Commission

Paul Caragiulo announced today he will depart from the board after his term concludes. Republican State Committeeman Christian Ziegler has filed to run for the open seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Progress report

Downtown and the Rosemary District are drawing renewed interest from developers. Here's what they have planned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duncan
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Commission races

The Longboat Key Town Commission will have at least one new face this spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy seniors Amelia Cotter and Tim Dobosz are pictured with Lynda Carver and Jenna and Avery Carver.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2011
Families attend Private School Fair

The Out-of-Door Academy and St. Stephen's Episcopal School welcomed families to the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Jan. 11 for the seventh annual Private School Fair event. More than 20 area schools were on hand to answer questions about their programs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Town prepares to consolidate boards

General employees are voting on whether they would rather join the Florida Retirement System pension plan or have an alternative retirement account.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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