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Regina Morris and John Annis celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary while in Hawaii. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestones

Lakewood Ranch residents celebrate milestone anniversaries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 7, 2012
Aug. 7: 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
Photos by Audrey Snow Photography
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 11, 2014
Just Married: Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen

Kayla Lewis and Josh Olsen were married May 3, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnnie Williams IV.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnnie Williams IV

The Booker High junior talks dunking and dancing on video.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2013
TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

TWIS Asks: Mike and Justin Pachota of Fin's at Sharky's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 13, 2013
Manatee County accepting applications for Planning Commission

Manatee County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Planning Commission, a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

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The home at 1775 Cherokee Lane was built in 2018 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,793 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Cherokee Park properties sell for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The workshop will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2014
Commission to discuss budget at special workshop

Town staff is expected to present ways to address a $307,000 budget deficit at next year's workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Villages 12-10

Hillcroft defeated The Villages 12-10 in the 12-goal Suncoast Porsche Cup Feb. 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River Utilities Manager Bob Simons said pipeline construction should start this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2013
Construction starts on pipeline

Braden River Utilities is working to bring reclaimed water to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.6.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.16.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Beach Road drainage improvements have been delayed until July.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
Beach Road stormwater project delayed again

A stormwater drainage project that's been in the planning stages since 2005 and was supposed to start after Easter has been delayed again.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 24, 2019
A walk in the park: Quick Point Nature Preserve

If nature you seek, and can do without playgrounds, pavilions and bathrooms, Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key is your place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key hired Bruce St. Denis as assistant town manager in October 1996.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2011
St. Denis submits resignation offer

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet Monday to discuss St. Denis' offer, the selection of a town manager and appointment of an acting town manager.

  • Longboat Key
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