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  • By Dr. Lee Mitchel, MD |
  • November 18, 2021
Gastroenterology Trends and Treatments

Dr. Lee Mitchel is a gastroenterology specialist in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Mitchel has more experience with pancreatic disease, liver disease and esophageal disorders than other specialists in his area.

  • Health
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Misty Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the General Election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Misty Servia

Servia is challenging incumbent Dave “Watchdog” Miner in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
Allie Castro, 7, enjoyed the day's festivities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with sledding, snow cones and other festivities during the school's Winter Wonderland event today.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city will review the final report to see if any red flags are present, but so far, the Army Corps is still confident in the plan to dredge Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2015
City unfazed by critical review of Big Pass dredge

A draft of an independent peer review raised issues with plans to renourish Lido Key and dredge Big Pass — but the city and Army Corps say their confidence in the project isn't sunk yet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2018
‘We Are Sarasota’ unites audiences of all backgrounds

The unique performance shared a message of tolerance and respect for all people, regardless of their differences.

  • Arts + Culture
A white tarp was placed over the Hilton sign in June, dubbing the hotel property at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive as the Gulfside Beach Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2014
Hilton closes its doors

The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of a town-wide 250 tourism unit pool that's been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 12, 2009
Softball standout fulfills lifelong dream

Lakewood Ranch High senior Corey Hanewich signed a national letter of intent today to play softball for Stanford University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Despite some long lines, voting today has gone smoothly, according to the Sarasota County Supervisor of Election.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 6, 2012
Early voting down, yet absentee ballots have increased

Overall, thus far the total number of voters who either voted early or cast an absentee ballot before Election Day is slightly higher than the early turnout in 2008.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ariel String Quartet

The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2012
Broker updates IDA on maintenance facility loan

Broker-dealer MBS Capital Markets will negotiate a 12-year-loan on behalf of Lakewood Ranch for its future maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A leading official at Sarasota Memorial Hospital said vaccination remains the most effective tool for preventing serious issues related to COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital sees rise in COVID-19 patients

The hospital has 36 patients with COVID-19, including seven in intensive care. Health professionals say serious issues remain limited almost exclusively to unvaccinated individuals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol and Barrie Farrar fish in Overlook Park daily. Barrie hasn't caught any keepers  so far today.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gone Fishin'

Carol and Barrie Farrar fish in Overlook Park daily. Barrie hasn't caught any keepers so far today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Officials and community members tossed sand on Turtle Beach to commemorate the completion of the county's Siesta Key beach renourishment efforts.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 13, 2016
Sarasota County commemorates completion of south Siesta renourishment

Community members and County officials gathered at Turtle Beach today to celebrate the completion of the second phase of the county’s beach renourishment efforts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2009
Harry's Cornerstore open for business

The store opened today in the former Longboat Key Foodmart building.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2012
April 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monsignor Gerard Finegan, the Rev. Edward Pick and Donna Pettinato with the new dedication.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary 40th Anniversary Picnic

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated their 40th anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 7, with a picnic and special dedication to the man that made it the strong community it is today, the Rev. Edward Pick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Justina Condensa and Chris Carter own and operate Sips in Whitney Plaza.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 20, 2023
Longboat welcomes new businesses to north end

Sips coffee shop and a mental health private practice have opened their doors on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Greeno and his company have all sorts of audio and visual equipment to break out for different events.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 7, 2022
Local AV expert feels optimistic about black tie future

Brent Greeno has been working audio and visual systems in Sarasota's social scene for 20 years.

  • Black Tie
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