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Construction of Hyundai of Lakewood started earlier this month. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
Dealership relocates to East County

Gettel Automotive Group sees Lakewood Ranch as a prime location for its new dealership.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Dave Bullock provided the Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials with a city of Sarasota transportation update Wednesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 16, 2015
Bullock provides transportation update

A comprehensive traffic analysis being performed by the Florida Department of Transportation will be ready sometime this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The top three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will introduce themselves to the community tonight, by way of a public forum.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School to host a forum for principal candidates

The three finalists competing for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, in the school's auditorium, to field questions from faculty members and students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: The way nature intended

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bryan and Julie Veith hope to raise money for cancer research so others don't experience the painful experience Julie has endured.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 17, 2018
Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Bradenton couple raises funds for Breast Cancer Research Foundation

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Wallace, owner of Urban Accents, Lakewood Ranch, hopes to use the event to get customers interested in his website.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madison Schmidt
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Crew defends title; Thunder, Cougars fall

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Darryl McCullough, owner of SweetSong Groves, searches for fruit on his farm. Photo by NIki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 17, 2018
Transition Sarasota's Eat Local Week changes the conversation about food

Eat Local Week teaches residents about the benefits of home growing and sustainable food choices.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jerry Feinstein. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A feast of fun; As many guests as years; Posh party plans

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Kim and Tim Weeks
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 3, 2015
A purrfect union

Recently married couple met while working at Cat Depot and Sarasota Police Department swears in holiday help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 31, 2017
Critic's Spring Film Picks

Awards season might be over, but there are plenty of films to get excited about this spring.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fall Festival will feature fresh produce and more this Sunday. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Catch the feel of fall this Sunday at the Centre Shops Fall Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joey James leads rehearsals of one of the group's new songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 20, 2016
Millenial Fresh: Sarasota's new sketch-comedy troupe

A new sketch-comedy group cracks wise at the oft-criticized lives of millennials.

  • Arts + Culture
Harber Hall, with friend Ronald Emmerman, holds a picture from his time in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2013
A Hero's Welcome

World War II veteran Harber Hall and his friend, Ronald Emmerman, took the trip of a lifetime last week when they visited Washington, D.C., memorials on an Honor Flight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle Beach, located at the southern end of Siesta Key, is hit with heavy surf following a cold front in January 2014.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 23, 2014
Momentum builds for Turtle Beach renourishment

A county commissioner is pushing to apply for state funding before permits are in hand to avoid delaying the project by a year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Amore operators thank Longboat Key patrons

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
John Neal played lacrosse in high school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Neal

John Neal announced recently plans to complete University Park Country Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
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