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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 28, 2010
Best Buy burglary thwarted

Three men caught on surveillance tape inside the electronics store early Tuesday were captured that night after prying its doors open. A fourth suspect is still on the loose.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An exam room at The Paradise Center's medical suite, which opened in 2020.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 26, 2023
Medical pros meet potential patients at The Paradise Center

The Paradise Center on Longboat Key is hosting a four-day open house from 1-2 p.m. Jan. 31 through Feb. 3 for residents to meet doctors in a variety of specialties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Samler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

RE/MAX's Samler expands business; Jon Talamas joins MGA Insurance Group; Caldwell Trust Co. welcomes trust officer

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Missing the parking point

The Sarasota County Commission is not getting the point on the Siesta Key Public Beach renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Athletic Edge Sports will work with athletes of all skill levels.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
SMR announces new Main Street tenant

Athletic Edge Sports is joining the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch with a new performance training facility on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds

Longboat resident David F. Bolger donates $400,000 for The Ringling to install an innovative playspace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
$18.1 million in facelifts are planned for Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Three planned new schools will house 5,100 student in flourishing south Sarasota County

Two new schools in Wellen Park and a third nearby will serve the Venice-North Port area as Sarasota County Public Schools plans for growth. A historic school will also get a makeover.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 24, 2017
Film review: 'Split'

M. Night Shayamalan's latest effort will haunt your dreams.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Broken Harbor" by Tana French
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • July 2, 2013
Beach Book Review: 'Broken Harbor' by Tana French

There's nothing like sitting at the beach or beside the pool and being transported. That's where Tana French comes in with 'Broken Harbor.'

  • Arts + Culture
John Schneier and his friend, Pat Shaffer, assist with the cygnet round up. Both were in town with friends for Shaffer's bachelor celebration. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Cygnets grow swimmingly in Bay Isles community

Longboat Key's swan family shows no signs of shrinking after the latest generation of swans gets medical treatment and a clean bill of health from a Lakeland veterinarian in late May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden Woods resident Braden Chandler was named Braden River's new varsity boys soccer coach Sept. 26. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2014
Familiar Face

Braden Chandler coached the Braden River boys soccer team from 2005 to 2009. He returns to the post this season after a stint with a major league soccer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Lift Station 87 project site, which sits adjacent to the Central Park condominiums, will soon be torn apart once again as the city looks to build an above-ground building in Luke Wood Park.Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2014
Lift station work keeps residents on edge

As the Lift Station 87 project has been repeatedly delayed and reworked, residents of the Central Park condominiums have had to deal with the fallout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Ranch couple dedicates new home to guide dogs

Chris and Lynn McNamee are opening their home in The Lake Club as a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2019
We Care Manatee hosts feathery evening

Black Tie Bash is back, Embracing Our Differences honors late co-founder, Forks & Corks has been rescheduled and more news on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four-year-old Claire Schmalzer asked for a princess for Christmas.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 19, 2010
Santa visits Polo Grill

Dozens of children and their families gathered at the Polo Grill to share their wish lists with Santa Claus one final time during the restaurant's Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 18. Guests enjoyed a hearty breakfast before enjoying some quality time with the Big Guy himself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer McCafferty has managed a farmers market on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for 13 months. Sept. 26 is her last market on Main Street.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 23, 2015
Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Jen's MarketPlace farmers market uproots from Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 5, 2020
Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
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