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J.P. is one of 14 goldador puppies born to "Miss Fay" in Palmetto. The litter is record-breaking for the Palmetto area.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 18, 2011
VIDEO OF THE DAY: PUPPY CAM

J.P. is a 14-week-old Southeastern Guide Dog puppy in training. He spent today playing and socializing at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Discovery Center in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is one of five early voting sites.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 24, 2018
Early voting starts in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is East County voting site.

  • East County
  • News
Lucy Miller is a Longbeach Village resident and seventh-generation Cortez native. Photo courtesy of Salvatore Branciforte.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 14, 2012
Scent of a woman: Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller is the brains and nose behind Lucy Miller Pure, a line of natural and organic perfumes that debuted quietly in August - but could make a bigger splash early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Big Pass sits between Siesta Key and Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2016
Commissioners discuss report on Big Pass dredge

A consultant’s analysis has questioned plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from the inlet.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 24, 2009
Town works to restore beach

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said the loss of a beach near the North Shore Road beach access is now a threat to the road and town utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • June 30, 2014
Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

Green With Envy: We’ll have what she’s having

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 20, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners consider new programs for 2016 budget

Although no official decision has been made, county staff presented some possible new programs and funding options at the budget workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nearly a half dozen new neighborhoods took root across the East County in 2011, as the area saw its most successful residential real estate year in recent memory.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Real Estate Recovery

With low interest rates, reasonable prices and declining inventory, East County Realtors and builders predict another promising year in East County real estate.

  • East County
  • News
Jay Romine, now the director of the MTC Law Enforcement Academy, is headed to the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2020
Law Enforcement Officers' Hall of Fame inducts Bradenton man

Mill Creek's Jay Romine will be honored for his 41-year career in law enforcement in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Summer reading list
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 25, 2022
Summer reading list

As readers head back north and embark on summer travel, stay connected with Observer news and information wherever you are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The police said the perimeter was established out of an abundance of caution as the investigation proceeds.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 13, 2018
Authorities investigate suspicious packages at post office

City and federal authorities secured a perimeter around the downtown Sarasota building. The packages were ultimately determined not to be hazardous.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By S. Jay Matthews, MD, MS, FACC |
  • April 12, 2018
When it Comes to High Blood Pressure Know What You Can Do to Feel Better

Did you know? Hypertension is the world’s most common and modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, according to the American Heart Association. 

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Audrey Coleman, Ruth Lando and Joy Weston
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Leadership Council Speaker Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Council today held its quarterly speakers luncheon, at Flemings. The organization's August keynote speaker was Ruth Lando, who has been with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County since September 2000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Architect Paul Rudolph created the Umbrella House in 1953, though its titular feature — the “umbrella” shade over the house — was missing for 50 years after 1966 Hurricane Alma until being reconstructed in 2015.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates '60s-style local architecture

The sixth annual SarasotaMOD Weekend celebrates the second wave of ‘Sarasota School’ architecture in the 1960s.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2009
Key Club urges project support from members

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly met with club members last week to ask for support at Town Commission public hearings next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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