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Dalila Ferreira and Margarita Fazioli, nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, were rooting for opposing teams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 6, 2019
Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch

Right time for Lightning Watch Party in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robert Haft and Noelle Haft, the majority stockholders of Mercedes Medical, and CEO Alex Miller, break ground for the start of their business at the CORE in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 11, 2018
Mercedes Medical breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

The laboratory supplies company is the first medical-related business to break ground at CORE.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Veronica Brady, Noah Feldman and Wendy Deming. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 26, 2018
Leaders gathered for "Better Together" Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Harvard Law Professor and author Noah Feldman spoke to eventgoers about civility, integrity and citizenship.

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The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 12, 2012
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

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

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Enjoy this week'   s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.4.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Consider the effects of extension denial; Another Colony extension means further inaction; Our compliments to Waste Management

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Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2014
County addresses erosion issues

The kayak launch on Vamo Drive is growing in popularity, which has intensified erosion problems.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 26, 2010
Gulf is just feet from North Shore Road (VIDEO)

At high tide, the Gulf of Mexico is extremely close to North Shore Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Gloria Musicae will team up with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for a gospel remake of the holiday classic, Handel's "Messiah." Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 7, 2016
Modern ‘Messiah:’ Too Hot to Handel re-imagines a holiday classic

In a gospel re-imagining, Gloria Musicae and WBTT team up to turn Handel’s ‘Messiah’ into a jazz-infused surprise for the holidays.

  • Arts + Culture
Booker High freshman Cleve Benson made his first start for the Tornadoes last week, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns in a 19-6 win against DeSoto County High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2018
Freshman QB steps up for Booker High

Cleve Benson, a freshman at Booker High, got the start at QB for the Tornadoes.

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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 22, 2019
Dogs take over the Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

The event was one of three to be held by Pet Wants this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2019
Anglers reel in fun

Children learn to fish in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Jon Thaxton will be step up to fill the role of senior vice president for community investment for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2015
Thaxton promoted within Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Jon Thaxton will take over as the new senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

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Bayside Community Church's new 2,500-seat auditorium is the focal point of the 73,347-square-foot expansion the church opened in December. Courtesy photos
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
Church opens expansion

The east campus of Bayside Community Church now hosts stadium seating and new ammenities for church members.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle merchants are concerned about parking shortages, particularly during peak season.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2015
Circle leaders stress urgency on garage

St. Armands Business Improvement District members want the city to hit the gas pedal toward a new parking structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Former Chevron owner shifts gears

Robby Self now operates Grooms Motors & Automotive, at 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where he provides auto repair and maintenance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The club's Islandside project components are located within the yellow circle on the rendering. Developments in the foreground are condominiums currently in existence.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2010
Key Club unveils new model

Updated renderings and plans, which include a fountain and lap pool, will be available for public viewing starting Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Islandside Redevelopment Center.

  • Longboat Key
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