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Members of the patient care team at 5 Waldemere Tower celebrated when NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell invited them to the Super Bowl  at Raymond James Stadium. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital workers headed to the Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell surprised a group of Sarasota healthcare professionals with an invitation to attend the big game in Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vice Chair and Planning and Zoning board member Ken Marsh submitted his letter of resignation on Oct. 14.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 22, 2020
Ken Marsh resigns from Planning and Zoning Board

Ken Marsh submitted his resignation letter on Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nikki Roenicke, the owner of barre3, Lindsay Wood, the owner of Blossom & Burn Co., and Kati Ramage, the owner of Abide Designs Interiors, are organizing the first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 18, 2020
Small business market debuts on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Business owners coordinate first Small Biz Holiday Market on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lauren Ostander, Ricardo Rhodes, Kate Honea and Janae Korte perform in "Who Cares?"
  • By Sara Rachon |
  • November 23, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's digital performance was spot-on Balanchine

Second performance of the season focuses on the work of the "Father of American Ballet.”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Greenbrook's Sheila White takes notes while learning about how to grow a garden in Florida.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' Intro to Gardening sprouts interest

Lakewood Ranch residents learn tips on how to grow a vegetable garden in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SunCoast Blood Center's Diana Vitale prepares John Butzko, with Grapevine Communications, so he can donate blood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch blood drive helps close the gap on critical shortage

Grapevine Communications and SunCoast Blood Centers work to increase local blood donations.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Everhart.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2021
East County Athlete of the Week: Kevin Everhart

The Lakewood Ranch junior running back scored six touchdowns against West Boca Raton High on Sept. 24

  • East County
  • Sports
The city has selected a 27-hole design for renovating Bobby Jones, but officials have not yet decided whether to partner with a private management company on operating the facility. File image
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
City sets special meeting on Bobby Jones

Ahead of planned renovations, the city has narrowed its search for a contractor or private partner to two vendors, though negotiations are still ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Services |
  • October 28, 2021
Scary Sounds Coming From Your A/C?

Know what they mean and what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 29, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church plans for Christmas Bazaar

The bazaar was scaled down last year but is starting to return to normal heights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 9, 2021
Beverly Peterman

Beverly Peterman of Redding, CT passed away on Sunday, August 1 at the age of 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
City commissioners Erik Arroyo and Hagen Brody led the push to include a list of pros and cons in the packet the city provides to property owners seeking historic designation. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2021
City revises historic preservation application

The City Commission is moving to adjust the information it provides to property owners seeking a historic designation, a proposal that divided elected officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 15, 2021
Turtle-safe toy box lands at Cabana Beach Club on Longboat Key

Caleb Jameson has built his sixth turtle toy box since 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
3496 Mistletoe Lane
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
ODA junior girls lacrosse player Emma Arrigo had 53 goals in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emma Arrigo

The ODA junior had 46 goals for the girls lacrosse team in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Two residents of a Project 180 home share breakfast cooking duties. The program received a donation of  $360,000 through a combination of grant funding and a low-interest loan from Community Foundation of Sarasota County to purchase its second home.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 3, 2023
Parolee housing program receives donation for second group home

Community Foundation of Sarasota County has funded the purchase of a second home for Project 180, which offers housing for former inmates as they transition into society.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The living room overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 8, 2022
Beachplace condo Longboat's top sale of week

A Longboat Beachplace condo is the top sale of week at $1.48 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Orchestra announced the death of Bramwell Tovey, its incoming music director, on Wednesday. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 13, 2022
Sarasota Orchestra music director dies

Bramwell Tovey, a Grammy Award-winning conductor with an international reputation, died after a reoccurrence of cancer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 23, 2022
Rotary Club passes the gavel to new president

Bo Fuller passed the gavel to Jeff Driver at the club's annual ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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