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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
AFTER: The newly designed space takes full advantage of the views to the bay, while creating a modern aesthetic that meets the owners’ style. Courtesy photos.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 9, 2012
Home & Garden: Escape artist

When updating the outdoor scenery of a home, many people automatically think about which plants they should buy in order to change the look of the landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

A terrified complainant reported a black Chihuahua was standing in front of the above address and growled every time it was approached.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Tiffany Rock, a seventh grader, works through a few measures with sixth graders Kiera Woefel and Coltin Cramer. "It’s pretty cool to imagine I was them last year," Rock said.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Light shines on job shadowing at Haile Middle

Haile Middle School students learn what it takes to be a teacher by shadowing their teachers

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 26, 2018
Peter Farrelly coins different kind of humor in heartwarming 'Green Book'

Audiences will enjoy the film "Green Book" as a beautiful story of a friendship that transcends the cultural misconceptions of its time — and today's.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

  • East County
  • News
sparklersweb
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 30, 2015
Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

Do This: Fourth of July in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 28, 2013
36-Hour Giving Challenge raises local awareness

The fundraiser returns March 5 with more participating foundations and additional opportunities for nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wagner Realty's Diane Lee says the company is excited about its move to Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 10, 2022
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch still a powerful hub

Wagner Realty is the latest to feel the draw of Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
NEIGHBOR: Larry HarNess

The River Club resident opened a new Edward Jones Investments office in San Marco Plaza in May.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
News Briefs

Imagine School principal resigns; Home burglarized in Lakewood Ranch; Study shows physician shortage in East County

  • East County
  • News
Pine View School is ranked among the best schools in Florida by U.S. News & World Report.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 20, 2013
Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

Pine View School was recently named by Newsweek as one of the country's top high schools for turning out college-ready graduates.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mark Ladwig and Amanda Evora
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Skater send-off; Good news, bad news for the ACS; A hard act to follow?; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Smalley submitted this photo of an osprey with its lunch over the marina at Sutton Place at mid-island Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 11

Tim Smalley submitted this photo of an osprey with its lunch over the marina at Sutton Place at mid-island Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four suspects with potential ties to the burglary of six vehicles Sept. 26 were arrested by Longboat Key police officers just after midnight on Lyons Lane Sept. 30.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A car, foot and swim chase on Longboat Key led to the arrest of four suspects on Longboat Key Sept. 30 linked to a string of auto burglary cases that occurred Sept. 26 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
For the serious rancher ... Photos courtesy of Hembree and Associates
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 19, 2012
3 Things: Back at the Ranch

Sarasota started out as a cattle town and there are many small ranches out east that carry on this tradition.

  • Arts + Culture
Virginia Haley
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
Tourism bureau sets ambitious strategy

Despite a budget increase for Visit Sarasota County, county officials signaled an interest in scrutinizing the resources devoted to the group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nearly a half dozen new neighborhoods took root across the East County in 2011, as the area saw its most successful residential real estate year in recent memory.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Real Estate Recovery

With low interest rates, reasonable prices and declining inventory, East County Realtors and builders predict another promising year in East County real estate.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been ranked among the nation's best by Newsweek.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2025
SMH makes Newsweek's list of top hospitals

Newsweek has rated Sarasota Memorial Hospital among the nation's best in five categories of specialty care.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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