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Alex Miller is CEO of Mercedes Medical, a medical supply company with headquarters near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 24, 2017
Freshman Rep. Miller announces Sept. 1 resignation; special election planned

Buchanan says he'll run in special election to fill seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Hilton Leech Studio and Residence/Amagansett Art School
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 3, 2011
Historic Preservation

The Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation 21st annual Historic Homes Tour will feature four homes in McClellan Park, which opened to the public March 7, 1916.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube has been asking Manatee County commissioners for more patrol officers for at least four years. He'll learn July 30 if the commission will factor the additional positions into their fiscal year 2016 budget.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 15, 2015
East County zone on sheriff's radar

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube has a short-term goal of adding 12 deputies and a long-term goal of a new East County zone.

  • East County
  • News
A parking garage may not be the fix-all some Siesta Key residents are looking for to solve the issue.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 24, 2017
Complexity, cost stand in way of one Siesta parking solution

Although the commission isn’t actually considering it, some residents think a parking garage on Siesta Key would solve a lot of problems.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 16, 2017
Now let us praise ... fiction

In these times of instant messaging, texting, screen time overload, isn’t it worth the attempt to carve out some fiction time?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 24, 2017
'In the Next Room' gives good vibrations

Moaning becomes electric at the Players Backstage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Richard Corcoran
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
A different kind of speaker?

Excerpted from Florida Speaker Richard Corcoran’s speech before the House on the opening day of the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Team Captains Jeremy Lipford  and Tatum Cox with the Men’s Point Trophy, Women’s Point Trophy, and Overall Team Point Trophy. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2017
Sarasota Crew helps its rowers win on and off the water

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Teri Mirikitani, Melissa Rixon and Christi McGuire,say each of them had moments they wanted to give up on their book project, but those moments never happened at the same time. That allowed them to encourage each other and succeed
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2017
The write idea

Women publish book on struggles of motherhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 18, 2018
Is it curtain time?

Preserving the Van Wezel is looking remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This year, guests will be able tour models in The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, Country Club East, The Lake Club, Central Park, Greenbrook, Esplanade, and the newest community, Bridgewater.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 22, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes begins this week

The 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes, which will run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 27, showcases 41 models this year.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Tullidge plays craps at We Care Manatee's Rollin’ on the River casino night.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 31, 2018
We Care Manatee hosts Rollin’ on the River Casino Night on Jan. 27.

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
The board members of the newly branded Sarasota Sculpture Center meet in their new home in the Rosemary District.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 20, 2015
Season of Change

After struggling to survive, Sarasota's Season of Sculpture reshapes itself with a new name, a new home and a new mission.

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Bissell lives on Siesta Key and has been a resident of Sarasota since 1952. She moved from Gainesville, where she lived for four years.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 9, 2017
Recording History: Siesta Key resident reflects on witnessing the "Iron Curtain" speech

Suzanne Bissell didn’t know that a quick trip to Fulton, Mo., would give her the reporting opportunity of a lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 25, 2016
Oyster Bay properties sell for $2.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 8 and February 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Henry Eagan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2016
OBITUARY | Richard Henry Eagan

Richard “Dick” Henry Eagan, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp ODA

Local third-and-fourth-graders share their thoughts on Camp ODA.

  • East County
  • Schools
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk

Braden River Elementary hosts National Walk to School Day this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Kurpiela I feel like I just stood up on a surfboard and caught a wave,” Gid Pool says of his recent ascent to comedy stardom. “I’m enjoying the ride, that’s for sure.”
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 18, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Comedic timing

Retiree Gid Pool never expected to find his true calling at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, nor did he expect The Wall Street Journal or the 'Today' show to laugh at his jokes.

  • Arts + Culture
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