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Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments. File photo.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teri Stabler, now an international champion kettlebell athlete, works out at Punch Kettlebell Gym in Sarasota. She will begin preparations to compete in professional divisions.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 17, 2015
Hometown kettlebell athlete becomes international champ

Teri Stabler, who works for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, won a gold medal at an international kettlebell fitness competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terry Schubel, Paula Stein and Jean LeGrand pose in the TripAdvisor billboard. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Siesta Key TripAdvisor billboard to be displayed at Siesta Fiesta

TripAdvisor gave the sign to Siesta Key after it won the Traveler's Award for best U.S. beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 8, 2016
Friends and family come together to shed some puppy love

They didn’t want much for their birthdays — just to give Sarasota Sheriff’s Department’s canine companions a barking good time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Smoking was banned on the beach until 2013, when a judge determined the county didn't have the authority to regulate tobacco use.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 8, 2016
Siesta strikes up no-smoking conversation

State law prohibits the county from enforcing a smoking ban on Siesta Key Beach, but residents are still working to curb the impacts of tobacco.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 6, 2015
Rubio vs. Bush

Three debates are telling. But they also are only a snapshot of Florida’s homegrown candidates. Indeed, it’s a long journey. There’s more to them to get to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
More than 90% of residents surveyed said the quality of life in Sarasota County is good or excellent.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Sarasota residents happy with quality of life, survey shows

According to a survey of 800 residents, growth in the county is a big concern, but they're happy with how local officials are handling things.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Our View

Call in the creative pros

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino has 33 years of law-enforcement experience. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2014
Rubino promoted to deputy police chief

The town's new deputy chief hopes to create an unpaid unit of certified reserve police officers who could help the department and combat senior scams.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Preliminary site plans show Jebco's plans for land near the Whitaker Bayou.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 24, 2015
Residents, developers talk North Trail condo project

Last week, representatives for Jebco Ventures fielded questions regarding a multi-phase, mixed-use project that will initially bring 76 condos to the Whitaker Bayou waterfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 11, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge

A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
News Briefs

County closing Jiggs boat ramp for upgrades; Memorial service for Dan Nolan set for Friday; Peace Presbyterian seeksto expand its footprint

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2013
Lore: Early island newspaper looked out for Longboaters

The Longboat Look-out published its first edition May 17, 1955.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Coker started the move to restore the school 25 years ago.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

Selby Foundation helps the historic school rebuild.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Vanderwest grabs some fruit for breakfast at Station 400 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 8, 2016
It's OK to have egg in your face

Dietitians say a healthy diet starts with breakfast.

  • Health
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2014
County Commission to consider shoreline construction

Sarasota County commissioners during a public hearing Wednesday, will review plans to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Let residents decide; Dedicated group helping beach-nesting birds

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Stuart and Lois Scheyer. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 28, 2011
EDIBLES: New Year's Food Memories

This installment of the holiday food memories mini-series features stories from two more Guest Food Editors. They come with thanks to our authors and our readers for your input and attention in 2011 and with good wishes for health and happiness, love and laughter in 2012.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Dex Honea
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2016
Sarasota Ballet continues to honor Sir Frederick Ashton at Joyce Theater Debut

The ballet company continues to earn national recognition.

  • Arts + Culture
Tyler Michael Lennox was born to Aberdeen residents Laura Eslinger-Lennox and Michael Lennox at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.25.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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