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The owners of the Bellora subdivision hoped to convert a nearby city-owned parcel into parkland — and wanted it named to reflect their contribution.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2015
Parkland proposal reignites public naming rights discussion

A developer offered to maintain a piece of city-owned land it wanted turned into a park. The city said no — and continues to search for a policy regarding the naming of public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson train on the morning of Jan. 29. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2015
Paralympian push

Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson hope to get on track for future Paralympic Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mykayla Krom rehearses the opening scene of “Brunibár.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Youth Opera stands up and sings out against bullying

The Sarasota Youth Opera battles bullying with ‘Brundibár.’

  • Arts + Culture
newcans
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2015
JDub's rolls out new cans

JDub's rolls out new cans

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 3, 2014
Grand Prix celebrates 30 years of fundraising

In 1985, five Sarasota men founded the successful boat race that continues strong today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 28, 2020
Chalk it up to cheer in Sarasota area

Chalk art festival inspires hope, neighborhood cheer in University Place.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Silverstein, MD |
  • December 10, 2018
Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

Knee Replacements: Fact Or Fiction?

  • Health
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Longboat Key Police Officer Wendy McGinnis staked out a south island condo complex to catch alleged package thieves.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2016
More charges pending against alleged package thieves

Longboat Key detectives continue investigating the couple allegedly involved with dozens of package thefts on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Fleece, the president of Empath Health and Tidewell Hospice, Debbie Mason and Renee Eppard, with the Tidewell Foundation, and Alex Sheen, the founder of Bcause I Said I Would, are excited to see what promises people keep.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 7, 2021
Tidewell Foundation donors encouraged to keep promises in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Foundation president inspired by internationally known humanitarian Alex Sheen.

  • East County
  • News
A Siesta Key Association board member this month reported difficulty getting Florida Power & Light to replace numerous burned-out streetlights on the Key.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
FPL replaces bulbs

Following an airing of the problem during a Siesta Key Association meeting, 25 FPL streetlights are working again on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
“It amazes me they were able to get here. But I don’t think they have much of a life here.” — Gabriela Wagner
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 26, 2018
Longboat looks to neighbors for coyote advice

Longboat Key resident Gabriela Wagner walks her dog at night and said the only thing that scares her about coyotes would be if she came across one that is rabid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key dispatch woes a learning process

The Longboat Key Police Department has unveiled a new non-emergency number, as some residents fret about the recent switchover to Sarasota County’s dispatch system.c

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Steve Branham and retired Brig. Gen. Charly Shugg
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 15, 2018
Longboat Kiwanis club talks cyber security

A retired Brigadier General and director of the Global Consortium for Counter Cyber Terrorism gave the club tips on how to stay safe online.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2021
Mooney uses strong second half to beat Cambridge Christian

The Cougars outscored the Lancers 20-0 in the second half to win 27-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kurt Becker. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Judith Berlow, a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club volunteer, stops during her reading period with Ballard Elementary students to discuss a topic she wants them to understand.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 2, 2016
Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Reverend Christian Wood  and Reverend Charleston Wilson from Church of the Redeemer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota churches, temples focus on virtual presence

Local churches and temples are holding online services amid the coronavirus pandemic

  • Sarasota
  • News
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