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Sharon Bruckman is the CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp., overseeing a network of franchisees with a total magazine circulation of more than 1.5 million. Photo by Ed Clement
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2014
Organic Growth

With a circulation of 1.5 million copies in 95 markets, Natural Awakenings magazines dominate the holistic health market with news and advertising.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2009
Cops Corner

Police pulled over a man driving a four-door, silver Jeep. The man was driving in and out of his lane, and police issued him a ticket for driving with a suspended driver's license.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch’s LaDazhia Williams drives to the basket.
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 17, 2015
Just the beginning

Lakewood Ranch misses opportunity in final seconds.

  • East County
  • Sports
An event planning firm bought the former site of Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse for $3 million.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Built in 2000, the home at 70 Lighthouse Point Drive three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,979 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 30, 2022
Lighthouse Point home sells for $8 million

Lighthouse Point home tops sales at $8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown merchants point to a failed 2011-12 effort to install parking meters downtown to argue against a new paid parking system, but city staff members say they have learned a lesson from that venture.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2017
City Commission debates downtown parking meters

Despite vocal opposition from merchants and some commissioners, the city isn’t ruling out the possibility of installing parking meters downtown next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 7, 2021
Rotary Club of Longboat Key plants tree at new fire station

The Longboat Key Fire Department will now be looked over by a "shady lady."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Lowndes and Poe will be visiting the pet food stores for the next two weeks.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 3, 2018
Dog lovers unite for drive in Lakewood Ranch

Dog-friendly businesses join forces to help the Little Feet, Big Heart Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
Walt’s Fish Market Owner Brett Wallin with Tommy and Tommy Wallin
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The name willet is an onomatopoeia for this common shorebird's piercing call.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • September 24, 2021
Bird of the week: Willet

Shorebird's bill is longer than its head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2015
People with Purpose: Alex Miller

When it comes to philanthropy, Alex Miller values quality over quantity. The CEO of Mercedes Medical has been involved in Sarasota’s nonprofit organizations for the last 20 years. During that time, she says she’s learned that in philanthropy, it’s best to

  • Black Tie
Cynthia Sayer. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2013
Scene & Heard

Learning the trivia behind the musical; Jazzed about Cynthia Sayer album

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2021
Michael “Mickey” Shlifer

It is with the deepest sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Michael (Mickey) Shlifer on January 26, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 10, 2009
DID to resurrect park-improvement plans

Six designs have been submitted to make significant improvements to Five Points Park, but each one has been rejected. The DID board believes it's time to reintroduce those plans to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Cops Corner

For the fourth time this month, police responded to a boarded-up house because of a 911 hang-up call. Police determined there is a problem with the phone line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Goodwill project is under construction on the corner of North Tamiami Trail and Mecca Drive. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Goodwill awaits appeal decision

A group of residents opposes the new retail project because of concerns about the warehouse component and deliveries made throughout the night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • March 2, 2011
Deal us in

How to avoid the finesse

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chief Assistant State Attorney Ed Brodsky, left, and Sheriff Tom Knight, right, release the findings of their investigation.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2011
No charges in county purchasing scandal

Insufficient evidence was found to prosecute any county employees for misusing their purchasing credit cards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eric Austin of Venice and Kerri and Wes Carter of Myakka City have started the non-profit Reef Medics. They organized a beach clean-up on Jan. 23.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 1, 2016
Local couple create a ripple cleaning up reefs

They hope non-profit raises reef awareness.

  • East County
  • News
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