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Florida gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott had a near-obsession with measuring performance as CEO of Columbia-HCA. It made the company the national leader in quality.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2010
The Real Rick Scott

There's another portrait of candidate Rick Scott the media neglect to report. It shows an honest, exceptional businessman and that the alleged Medicare fraud wasn't the primary reason for his resignation from Columbia-HCA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristi Service, Mary Gamrot and Steve DuToit participated in this month’s Hot Properties event.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities sets record in November; Home-Tech launches apprenticeship program; Tidewater Preserve adds community rep

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Artists interpret landscape

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held its opening reception for “The Interpreted Landscape” Nov. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River will try to get its first win Friday night versus Palmetto.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2011
Pirates come up a point short

For the second week in a row, Braden River found itself on the outside looking in following a 7-6 loss to North Port Sept. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 29, 2013
Long-planned 44th Avenue East extension comes into focus

Tired of waiting and to the dismay of neighboring residents, Manatee County will pay as it goes for the east-west transportation project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 14, 2018
Elvis shakes up Spanish Main Yacht Club

About 100 residents gathered in the clubhouse for a Valentine's Day performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

Music, art bring hundreds out for Ringling Underground

  • Arts + Culture
County commissioner Paul Caragiulo at the December retreat, where plans to explore a mental health taxing district were abandoned.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 10, 2016
City and county again spar over homeless issues

Some members of the county commission felt one of their own was misrepresented in a city press release.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz (left) and Mayor George Spoll are sworn into office.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 26, 2018
Longboat chooses new mayor, vice mayor

District 2 Commissioner George Spoll will serve as the mayor of Longboat Key, garnering four out of seven votes from fellow commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Laurel Park Overlay District allows for more neighborhood input.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 28, 2013
Year in Review: July 2013, Neighbors gain oversight

After a year of discussion, the City Commission approves the Laurel Park Overlay District. The district requires public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 3, 2009
Man on the street: Shopping schedule

We asked Longboat resident what their plans were for holiday shopping this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
A dog day afternoon at the Mutt Derby

Dogs competed in a friendly race on March 18 at the Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 25, 2012
Comment: Suncoast Storm shines

Every once in a while I come across a team that embodies the true spirit of a champion.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior tight end Wyatt McLeod catches a pass in the second half.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2012
Big plays spoil Lakewood Ranch homecoming

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to 3-1 in Class 6A-District 7 with a 38-0 loss to Largo in its homecoming game Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 6, 2017
Film review: 'The Florida Project'

Excellent acting and clean cinematography save this melancholy film from becoming too heavy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key Kiwanis installs new officers, directors

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 2016-2017 Installation and Recognition Dinner for Officers and Directors on Saturday, October 8th at Café Baci.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christine Killeen primarily teaches the Sun-style of tai chi, in which one foot advances to the ground before the other one follows.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2013
Strike a balance: Christine Killeen

Christine Killeen teaches students to incorporate principles of tai chi into their everyday lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brandon, Sheldon and Darrin Campbell
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 5, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Campbell Cabinetry

Campbell Cabinetry will be hosting an open house at its new location at 1531 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 13, 2017

Ira Peterman, Robert Garvin and Ian Rolland died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Mar Vista
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2014
Mar Vista begins dock construction

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is on track to have a new dock by the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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