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Drew Smith (left) and Chase Smith (right) are a sophomore and senior, respectively, at The Out-of-Door Academy. They lost their father, Scott Smith, to esophageal cancer in October of 2023.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 9, 2026
Brothers fundraise in their father's memory

Chase and Drew Smith held their third annual track and field fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2010
Life-changing decisions

Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From his Plymouth Harbor condo, Newman enjoys a sweeping view of Sarasota Bay — and a life rich in stories, family and photography.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • October 30, 2025
Photography has done more than keep Lou Newman busy. It's kept him young.

From polar bears in the Arctic to pelicans on Lido Beach, Lou Newman has spent the last two decades capturing the world through his lens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Remy, who was 2021's highlight dog, made his return at Project Pride SRQ's 2022 pet parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 19-25

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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"A Beautiful Noise," a musical that tells the story of Neil Diamond's life through therapy sessions, comes to the Van Wezel from March 31 to April 4.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 26-April 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
The Athletics and Aquatics Center at Premier Sports Campus North is expected to be complete by summer 2026.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 18, 2024
Swim and pickleball center at Premier North nears groundbreaking

Manatee County expects the facility to break ground by February and to be finished by summer 2026.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Rose, John Scalzi and Barrett Riggins star in "Lucky Stiff," Florida Studio Theatre's first mainstage show of the season.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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Soleta Golf Club membership and sales director Alan Pope said the club will focus on creating the best-possible golf experience for its members, while also having family amenities.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 22, 2023
Soleta Golf Club membership director excited for opportunity

Alan Pope previously worked for The Concession Golf Club among other stops.

  • East County
  • Sports
Patti Garrettson and Milo have been inseperable since his adoption —
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2020
Pandemic pals make isolation not-so lonely

Pet adoptions were as popular as sourdough during the pandemic's early days, but cats and dogs weren't just a passing fad.

  • Sarasota
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The town of Longboat Key needs to paint its 1998Â Stewart & Stevenson M1078 before Fire Rescue Department personnel can use it.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The firetruck is currently located at Station 11 in Myakka City as it awaits the trip to its new home at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 9, 2023
Donated firetruck becomes teaching tool at Manatee Technical College

East Manatee Fire Rescue donated a firetruck to be used by MTC students in the diesel and firefighter/EMT programs.

  • East County
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Crews work on the Bradenton Beach sewer line replacement Tuesday morning.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 15, 2023
Traffic troubles move to north end of Longboat

The town braced for headaches associated with a Bradenton Beach sewer line project, but commissioners have received few complaints.

  • Longboat Key
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Country Club East's Nicole Pies has started Divorce Real Estate using her doctorate in psychology to help those in high-stress situations.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Realtor specializes in high-stress sales

Psychologist/Realtor Nicole Pies founds company Divorce Real Estate dedicated to people going through a divorce who want to buy or sell a home.

  • East County
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At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 23, 2015
Sand saving groins questioned

Two groins installed to hold sand on the north end of Longboat Key will be left alone for now. But commissioners made it known Monday they want frequent updates on their performance before more sand is placed there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2022
Bayou Circle home sells for $3.5 million

A Bay Isles home on Bayou Circle tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 16, 2021
Hospital board extends CEO's contract to 2031

The board voted on several provisions for Verinder's eight-year contract extension, but could not agree on future consulting service stipulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • November 4, 2009
The stock market remains overvalued

Those of us who love bear-market rallies should be careful about looking through rose-colored glasses at this rally. It is far more likely to be a bull rally in a bear market, than it is the beginning of a new bull market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • January 13, 2010
Key Real Estate: December sees 55 Key realty sales

The last-minute rush to record Key real-estate sales before the end of 2009 sent transactions soaring to 55 in December, making it one of the best sales months of the year. Of the 55, no less than 20 exceeded the $1 million plateau.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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