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Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Sarasota County commissioners on Tuesday asked staff to analyze the feasibility of converting the Salvation Army into a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 25, 2015
Rosemary seeks voice in homeless plans

While Sarasota County revives talk of a 24-hour come-as-you-are shelter, stakeholders in the most affected neighborhood feel left out of the conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 3, 2010
U14 girls kick it into high gear

The Braden River Soccer Club's U14 girls maroon team was recently selected to represent Florida in the Region 3 Premier League.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: LECOM School of Dental Medicine

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will open its School of Dental Medicine in July.

  • East County
  • News
Alexis Upham is the senior director of development at the University of South Florida.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 16, 2010
Donor spotlight: Alexis Upham

Each week, The Sarasota Observer will feature a different donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Toni Muirhead and Peace Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Elizabeth Deibert worked together to organize Peace Presbyterian Church's first Health and Wellness Fair.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 1, 2019
Peace of mind and body

Peace Presbyterian Church will hold its first Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 4.

  • East County
  • News
"I think a lot of artists ask themselves if what they're doing is substantial," Cheryl Losey says. "Sometimes, you just have to put on your blinders and trust that your work is valuable." Heidi Kurpiela.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
Cheryl Losey: Harp's delight

Last year Cheryl Losey appeared in a PBS documentary. This year she cut an album. Meet the Sarasota Orchestra harpist landing major grants and making a beautiful racket.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Residents discuss property values

Finance Director Tom Kelley told Key residents that declining property values for a second consecutive year led to revenue losses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By 360 Orthopedics Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

Don't Worry Baby...We've Got You Covered

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2015
2015: The Best of Cops Corner

2015: The Best of Cops Corner

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission will vote on a three-year teamsters contract agreement Tuesday at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2011
City's teamsters ratify contract agreement

The city's Public Works Department employees have ratified an agreement for a new three-year contract that would expire in September 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the Colony association doesn’t address a rodent problem by April 4, the town will consider using a cash bond set aside to correct urgent Colony issues.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 27, 2014
Colony urged to correct rodent problem

A March 21 letter to Colony officials and attorneys reveals the town has received a complaint regarding rodent activity at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Birkenstocks are the new "it" sandal
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2014
Hot Flash: The new "it" sandal

It is true. Ugly shoes are in.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2009
New Beginnings

After one year, pastor moves on to new post

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 3, 2010
Siesta trolley service receives support

By using some creative scheduling with the current Siesta Key route, SCAT bus system hopes to secure state funding to pay for the $2 million trolley service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue team took third place for best chili recipe at Morton's 17th Annual Chili Cook-off. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Fire and Rescue heats up chili cook-off

The team took third place in the best recipe category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2019
Share your thoughts with the Observer

The Observer is looking for reader feedback, and in exchange for filling out the survey, you will be entered to win a $250 Visa gift card.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Students play on Water Day at Braden River Elementary

"All's fair in love and war."

  • East County
  • Schools
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