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Nancy Janus received her tricycle with help from the Kelly Brush Foundation.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2017
River Club woman gets chance to reclaim cycling passion

She was hit by a car while riding her bike in 2012, leaving her with an incomplete spinal cord injury.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 15, 2017
SPARCC raises the roof with Amazing Raise after-party

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its most lively fundraiser of the year on Oct.14 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
Chucha Barber interviews Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore at MarVista Dockside in Longboat Key. Cinematographer/editor Josh McLawhron works to get the sound and images just right.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 23, 2019
Filmmakers point cameras at oyster preservation

Shell recycling project launched by Chiles becomes part of documentary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Crime reduced in 2012 in 10 categories, including: Forcible Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Kidnapping, Arson, Simple Assault and Fraud.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota crime drops more than 16% in 2012

Sarasota County crime dropped more than 16% in 2012 compared to 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 13, 2014
Spared from the Storm

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2017
A conversation with Bello Nock

The fearlessly inventive star of 'IncrediBello!' is not just clowning around.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 13, 2014
Doing Business: Unleashed for Pets

Growing up on her father's ranch in Salem, Mo., Michelle Wise had no choice but to love animals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 18, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Dirk and Jennifer Meyer

Dirk Meyer and Jennifer Berges Meyer are musical icons in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Swingaroos at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 28, 2015
Theater review: The Swingaroos at Florida Studio Theatre

This six-piece swing band turns back the clock

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Habitat for Humanity earns grant for veteran program; Scott signs school safety bill

  • East County
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the master plan — including the five-story garage with rooftop restaurant — sat in City Hall as the commission heard arguments for and against the Selby Gardens proposal.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2019
City Commission begins review of Selby Gardens plan

A public hearing on the gardens’ master plan proposal packed the chambers past capacity — and will require at least one more meeting to resolve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzy Brenner | Contributor |
  • April 16, 2018
Suzy Brenner: Paradise Center seeks funds for new home

With a mission enhancing the lives of Longboat’s seniors, the center is looking for support during the Giving Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy Variety
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
More candidates seek seats on Sarasota County Commission

Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler are planning to run for two seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pipe in a front yard of Binnacle Point Drive
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 3, 2018
Pipe work flows along in Emerald Harbor

Project shoud be completed by next summer

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission will discuss how to proceed with a potential master planning effort for Bobby Jones.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2015
Bobby Jones committee recommends $14.5 million in upgrades

At a special meeting of the City Commission, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee will lay out its suggestions for improving the municipal golf facility

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • October 8, 2014
BOOK REVIEW: 'The Children Act' by Ian McEwan

"The Children Act" is thoroughly researched, thought-provoking and subtly suspenseful.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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