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Mark Sharff hopes the new look rejuvenates the strip of stores.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 19, 2012
Troubled strip mall gets facelift

The spot across the street from Southgate Mall has been a black hole for businesses. But, nine retail spaces on Siesta Drive will have a new look by the end of this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kathy Black wants people to embrace the aging process, not dread it.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2017
Regardless of age, gerontologist says people can always live their 'golden years'

Dr. Kathy Black gives advice on how to live your best life.

  • Health
Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Killijian and Harvard Jolly Architect Amy Weber pose for a portrait outside of the new Gulf Gate Library, which is 80% complete.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 29, 2014
Interior designing underway at Gulf Gate Library

The rest of the construction two-story building is supposed to be completed by late November and the library is slated to open in January 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Simone Roitman performs during the Mega Challah Bake at the Grove.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 16, 2022
Mega Challah Bake unites women in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 women come together in Lakewood Ranch for a night of making challah at the Grove.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball Coach Jeremy Schiller has been offered and accepted a varsity boys basketball head coaching position with IMG Academy pending a background check.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach leaving for IMG Academy

Jeremy Schiller had been the Mustangs head Coach for 10 seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Summer Day Horse Camp

East County children share their thoughts on Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Horse Camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe and secure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacob Amontree spruced up the landscaping near the entrance to Siesta Key Chapel for his Eagle Scout community service project.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2013
Riverview junior soars toward Eagle Scout rank

Seventeen-year-old Jacob Amontree recently completed his community service project at Siesta Key Chapel. The project puts him one step closer to obtaining Eagle Scout status.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Incoming CEO for Pines of Sarasota David Sylvester.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 22, 2015
Pines of Sarasota announces new CEO

Pines of Sarasota announced David Sylvester as the new CEO. In June former CEO John Overton stepped down from his position and retired after 14 years with Pines of Sarasota and 42 years in the industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ringling Shopping Center is located on the east end of downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center plans could include 222 apartments

The city of Sarasota has conducted a traffic study for up to 222 mid-rise apartment units and 175,000 square feet of retail space on the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about local students, a controversial new slogan for SRQ Airport and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Yoga instructor Meg Metcalf leads the Craft Beer and Yoga class at JDub’s Brewing Co. in Sarasota.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Stout workout

Fitness fad encourages group exercise — with a twist.

  • Health
Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 9

Jeannie Sparks captured this shot of a bee getting ready to land on a flower in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tobin was one of 24 artists selected in the state of Florida to participate in the Creative Capital workshop, designed to promote art as a business.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2017
Painter Kevin Tobin promotes the business of art

Painter Kevin Tobin wants artists to translate their passion into success.

  • Arts + Culture
Shaina Swan shows off her speciality cocktail, AT-1501, served in IV bags.  The real AT-1501 is an antibody produced by the ALS Therapy Development Institute and it protects nerves against the progression of ALS.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 13, 2019
A mix of cocktails and concern in Lakewood Ranch

ALS fundraiser draws crowd to the Grove in Lakewood Ranch to support A Life Story Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 21, 2018
Fashionista Donna Koffman shares her style tips, tricks and secrets

Take a peek inside Donna's "unique, whimsical, and a little edgy" closet.

  • Black Tie
The Van Wezel believes it needs a new, larger performance arts center to grow its mission.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2018
Van Wezel reveals $270 million venue vision

A new performing arts hall would expand the mission and capacity of the Van Wezel — but it needs significant public and private funding to become a reality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 24, 2018
It's our birthday, but you get the presents

Longboat Observer launches its 40th anniversary year with a year of looking back, and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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