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  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Memorial maps out more growth

The expansion of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s main campus has led to a parking shortage, which the hospital will address with a $12 million garage project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 20, 2014
Goodwill Offering Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

The first session starts today, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The classes are part of the non-profit's national program, Warriors at Ease, which has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Work is expected to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Owners of 205 units voted either in person or by proxy to approve a settlement. Only three units voted against the settlement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2013
Colony owners approve settlement

Unit owners approved a proposed Colony settlement but unit owner Andy Adams' block of 58 votes are subject to a list of conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Culverts sit on Benderson's 42-acre parcel just off Coburn and Fruitville roads.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2015
Commissioners' roadblock slows Fruitville Initiative project

Benderson expected to submit a revised plan for its 42-acre parcel inside the Fruitville Initiative area

  • East County
  • News
Bob's Boathouse is currently closed to the public. Even though the future of the business is a question mark, residents fear the re-emergence of sound issues from live music at the restaurant.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 26, 2015
What about Bob's?

Nearly a year after the county tightened its sound regulations, residents near Bob’s Boathouse say noise problems persist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet Crouse.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 18, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Janet Crouse

The Survivors in Sync member talks going to Italy and her favorite book.

  • East County
  • Sports
The planned Amberly neighborhood to be built by M/I homes
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2018
New villa community planned for Bradenton

Amberly will be built by M/I Homes in East County.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith shows off a Project Lifesaver bracelet outfitted with a transmitter.
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 9, 2016
Police to introduce Project Lifesaver

Information about the program to help track loved ones with cognitive disorders who wander away will be available at the public safety complex open house on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Furlong watches her shot sail over the net.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Carol Furlong

Carol Furlong is the team captain for the Longwood Run Senior 4.0 Women's Doubles team and was recently named the USTA's December 2010 Tennis Captain of the Month.

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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 5, 2019
Siesta Breeze Trolley live app in the works

The app does not have an official launch date but is expected to function similarly to SCAT’s live-tracking feature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2010
Challenge hearings postponed

Three challenges filed by the Islandside Property Owners Coalition will not begin until spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre supporters enjoy swell ‘50s-themed fundraiser

Guests gathered for an evening of food, drink and performances on Feb. 27 that were the cat’s pajamas.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2016
Lifestyle RX: A new prescription for health

Good habits take mindfulness, but can make all the difference in your wellness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Mote founder gets the BLUE award

Mote Marine Laboratory founder Eugenie Clark, aka the 'Shark Lady,' was honored Nov. 6, at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit awards in St. Petersburg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the future Binghamton University baseball complex designed by Fawley Bryant.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2020
Sports designs extend the reach of Lakewood Ranch's Fawley Bryant Architecture

The reach of Lakewood Ranch architecture firm Fawley Bryant expands nationally with designs such as the Binghamton University baseball complex.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Palm-Aire ladies present donation

As men teed off during Palm-Aire's annual golf classic tournament, their spouses and their guests were busy with a ladies' fashion show and participating in contest festivities that raised $1,250 for the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota (SPARCC).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
'I like to tell stories,' Sherry Derrenberger says of why she wants to be sit-down comedian. 'I like people to laugh.' Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Derrenberger doesn't let MS get her down

Sherry Derrenberger wanted to be a standup comic but had to alter her dream slightly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2018
Riverview football runs all over Alonso for win

The Rams scored six rushing TD's in a 48-8 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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