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  • By Dr. Sam of Warm Sands Wellness |
  • October 10, 2024
Afraid of Fillers?

Treatment options for YOUR skin's aging journey.

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  • Neighbors
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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 5, 2024
Next up for Longboat Key public library? Fundraising

An early estimate for the core library is $11.1 million. Longboat needs private donors to make $3.5 million in enhancements possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both police officers and the town's Code Enforcement officer are empowered to enforce town codes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2022
Code enforcement, citation changes initially approved by town

Among the changes proposed to Longboat's codes is the elimination of anonymous reports.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker junior wide receiver Tyren Wortham celebrates catching a 60-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Joel Morris against Carrollwood Day.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2024
Booker High football recovers from blown lead, beats Carrollwood Day

The Tornadoes almost let a 37-7 first-half lead slip away, but recovered in the second half to win 70-43.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • October 24, 2024
One Park Sarasota Condo Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Quay

“One Park Sarasota embodies our longstanding commitment to redefining luxury in Downtown Sarasota’s Waterfront District,” said Kevin Maloney, founder and CEO of PMG.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Supplies are loaded in at one of Sarasota County's four points of distribution.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2024
Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

  • Sarasota
  • News
CFO Renee Shopoff, COO Philip Reber, Universal Health Services Acute Care President Edward Sim, CEO Andy Guz, Group VP Florida Region Ryan Chandler and Chief Nursing Officer Judy Young celebrate the groundbreaking of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's new tower.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 11, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center breaks ground on $120M expansion

The new five-story tower will be the largest and most significant expansion in the hospital's 20-year history.

  • East County
  • News
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2024
Supplies, comfort stations set up on Longboat

Items available include ice, water, sports drinks, tarps and food for residents following Hurricane Helene.

  • Longboat Key
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A plea for community engagement: Sarasota's attainable housing plan
  • By David Lough |
  • August 31, 2023
A plea for community engagement: Sarasota's attainable housing plan

As the city embarks on increasing density to create lower-cost housing, neighbors should still have a venue to give feedback on future developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This rendering illustrates what the housing complex will look like once built. The larger building will serve as a community center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 27, 2024
Harbor58 nonprofit is a safe harbor for youths in foster care

East County nonprofit Harbor58 provides mentoring and resources for high school students and young adults in the foster system.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amp Campbell takes over the Sarasota High football program in 2024. Campbell was a standout at Riverview High in the 1990s before playing under Nick Saban at Michigan State University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2024
Sarasota High football hopes this rebuild is the final one

The Sailors have a new coach in Amp Campbell after a 1-10 season in 2023.

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  • Sports
Crime tape surrounds the home at 722 S. Boulevard of the Presidents on Lido Key Sept. 3. Two men were found dead at the home which was operating as an Air B&B, police said.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2024
Sarasota police investigate deaths on Lido Key

Two adult male victims were found in the 700 block of South Boulevard of the Presidents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ann MacClellan will open her third Island Kids Child Care Center. She has two locations in Grand Island, New York and will tentatively open her third location Nov. 18 in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 12, 2024
Island Kids Child Care Center to open in Lakewood Ranch

Owner Ann MacClellan seeks to put her passion for education into caring for children.

  • East County
  • Business
Mauricio Colucci said his backyard flooded with 6-7 inches of water.
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • October 10, 2024
Sarasota couple hunkers down and toughs out Milton

Mauricio Colucci and Michelle Teeter said it was scary and loud but thought it would be much worse than it was.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Autumn McConnell and Terri Klauber,  Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Lisa Jackson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2023
All Star Children's Foundation lights up the night with Twinkle Ball

The foster care nonprofit held its inaugural gala Nov. 14 at Michael’s On East.

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Mind these businesses
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 6, 2024
Mind these businesses

Sarasotans always get behind a good cause. Now it’s time to support the 941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2024
Don't be a knucklehead. Take an eBay class at the Braden River Library.

Mike Ivankovich, an eBay guru, offers free seminar about how to buy and sell online.

  • East County
  • Opinion
This map shows the USDA's Critical Conservation Areas. All of Manatee County falls within a CCA.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2024
Manatee County pledges $7.5 million for a conservation cost-matching grant

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is applying for a $25 million regional grant that would be matched by the USDA.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Ceci
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2024
Charter Review Board District 5: Nancy Ceci

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get some great deals in town.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 9, 2014
In the Know: Bang for your buck

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to get great deals in town.

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