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  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

As Mike Moran talks about economic development on the campaign trail, his focus on attracting new businesses comes from a personal place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Claridge, Mote's new Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research and Coastal Policy Programs. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 9, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium creates new position to lead red tide research

The position has been created after a bill in the Florida House created a new initiative for mitigating red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Work is scheduled to begin in June.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 14, 2020
Bridge project planners host open house

Thursday event designed to answer questions about New Pass span work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Land works with young musicians for The School of Rock program. Lessons include songwriting and stage presence.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Neighbors: Christian Land

The Allman Brothers, Metallica, The Smashing Pumpkins and hundreds of local bands have come through the Cabin Recording Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"My day of beauty started out with a Swedish massage," Cindy Riggs said. "I had such a busy agenda that I ordered in lunch while having my hair done. The pampering is out-of-this-world."
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 19, 2011
Cancer survivor treated to day of beauty

After reviewing the submissions for its Cancer Survivor Essay Contest, the Ritz-Carlton Members Club, Sarasota, announced Cindy Riggs as its winner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The service at Christ Church was live streamed on March 15 and will be for the foreseeable future.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2020
Longboaters make adjustments

Residents, businesses and town leaders gear up to face coronavirus' changes and challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Developer Jim Bridges, second from left, formally announced The Strand at an event in January 2017. Now, he said the city’s intent to review proposed changes could be a setback for the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Questions surround changes to North Trail project

The city said it cannot administratively approve revised plans for The Strand development near the Whitaker Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty McBride,  here with her dog Honey, says volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs keeps her active physically and mentally.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 8, 2019
Longboat resident helps furry friends in spare time

When Patty McBride retired, she wanted to stay busy, so she started volunteering with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At 100 years old, Jessie Dunn is happy with her life and wouldn’t change anything.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Century mark: Jessie Dunn

Jessie Dunn has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the loss of three husbands. The 100-year-old former Siesta Key resident knows that life is a gift.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Support beams will hold the walls of the building in place until support beams and the roof are installed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

  • East County
  • News
Although the board endorsed the civil citation proposal, some commissioners had questions about how the new cannabis regulations might be enforced.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2019
City moves ahead with cannabis decriminalization option

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously endorsed a proposal to allow for the issuance of civil citations in lieu of criminal action for possession of small amounts of cannabis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Sokolis, an Advanced Manufacturing student, adjusts a robot.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2020
Project offers rapid-fire job training in east Bradenton

Manatee Technical College receives grant to help the unemployed train for new opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
Phase two of The Reserve at Crossing Creek will take two years to complete, but the construction of two model homes will begin now.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 24, 2013
Phase two of The Reserve at Crossing Creek begins

Centex Homes started construction of two model homes in a Bradenton community that's finally ready for phase two - the completion of 88 new single-family homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2019
Home sweet homecoming

Lakewood Ranch High School celebrates homecoming

  • East County
  • News
Ruan Jin Zhao, a doctor of Oriental medicine, prefers to use herbal concoctions to treat his patients. Some herbal remedies come pre-mixed, and others he has to make himself.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2015
Some get point of alternatives

Medicine doesn’t have to be one-size-fits-all.

  • Health
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 15, 2019
Language on the brain

Speaking more than one language can help improve cognitive function, delay dementia.

  • Health
Head coach Jeremy Schmidt hopes to make Riverview High a powerhouse like his alma mater, Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2018
Riverview High baseball can take area scene to even greater heights

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota Memorial Health Foundation tees up for golf tournament

SMHF held a pre-reception cocktail party on April 26 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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