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Dan Sidler of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Community Champion-individual award to Peggy Kronus, the community business development manager for Willis Smith Construction.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance honors extraordinary efforts with its Sandies Awards

Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the award winners at the annual event.

  • East County
  • News
IDA Supervisor Alan Silverglat reviews his top candidates with fellow board members Sept. 30.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 7, 2015
Town Hall's next 'change agent'?

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross and Assistant Highlands County Administrator Randy Vosburg are the two finalists for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall executive director.

  • East County
  • News
Devyn Dugger, president of Dickerson Distributing, and John Saputo, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing CEO. Courtesy photo
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2014
Gulf Coast beer biz swigs Ohio expansion

John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zack Larson

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch slugger Zack Larson.

  • East County
  • Sports
This derelict seawall near North Shore Road will be removed as part of a north-end beach project that begins this month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 10, 2011
Beach equipment arrives today

Bulldozers and other equipment will be placed on the beach near North Shore Road today in preparation for a beach restoration project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elizabeth Woodall visits the Sarasota War Memorial to pay tribute to her son. (Photo by Nolan Peterson)
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 24, 2014
Unforgettable

Seven years after his death in Iraq, the pain and pride of Marine Peter Woodall's family and friends have not faded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts

An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrates 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 11, 2015
Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Longboat Key

Sarasota Happy Hour Guide: Longboat Key

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2014
City, businesses await action on retail study

The city is beginning the process of implementing changes retail consultant Robert Gibbs recommended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
When Gracie McMinn gets tired of walking during the Heart Walk, her dad carries her the rest of the way. Gracie loves cheerleading and is learning to play tennis.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 22, 2011
Young survivors share their heartfelt stories

Ten-year-old McLain Miller has a scar down the center of her chest. She calls it "her zipper."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2009
Town drops cellular discussion

At its regular workshop, the commission once again debated the telecommunications ordinance to improve cell-phone reception on Longboat but decided not to amend it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Parents anxious to see security changes in effect

The district aims to have its own police force in place by August, but parents are eager to see real security changes as soon as possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Get Yourself Tested Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Get Yourself Tested Party

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2013
Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2009
Flood of donations mean smooth sailing for Sarasota student

Her sailboat may have been stolen last week, but Molly McKinney will soon be back on the water again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Blase is not passe

What do Lou Gehrig, Al Capone and Franklin Delano Roosevelt have in common?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A record number of manatees have been spotted off the shores of Longboat Key this summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2015
Mayers works to protect manatees

A record number of manatees observed around the shores of Longboat Key have island residents urging for safety of the sea creatures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
noiseordinance
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 4, 2013
Noise Ordinance announces new lineup

Noise Ordinance announces new lineup

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paul Mento, MD |
  • April 26, 2018
Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow: It’s Not What You Might Think

Many people will come to our Sarasota Orthopedic Associates sports clinic with complaints of pain on either side of their elbow which has been present for months and is aggravated by gripping things or shaking hands.

  • Health
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