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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Deirdre Bradshaw

Four years and more than 100 pounds ago, Deirdre Bradshaw read an article about a woman's drastic weight loss and decided it was time to make a change in her life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three of the four recent fatal accidents in the area occurred in the East County near University Parkway.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
Car, pedestrian collisions spike

The Florida Highway Patrol reported four fatalities and three serious injuries resulting from collisions with both bicyclists and pedestrians in the region in the last two weeks.

  • East County
  • News
Residents on Remington Drive say their quiet street has turned into a constant merry-go-round of johns looking for prostitutes 24 hours a day. They say drivers will creep up and down the roadway, searching for women.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 24, 2010
Crime Fighters

Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents are fighting back against a wave of criminals that have invaded their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.27.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The new plaque stands near the fountain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 7, 2011
Ranch Community Fund unveils Founders' 50 plaque

The plaque on Lakewood Ranch Main Street recognizes donors who have established permanent charitable funds dedicated to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Playwright Lindsay Price addresses students in her play.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Lakewood thespians welcome playwright

Playwright Lindsay Price watched Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform her show, 'Somewhere, Nowhere.'

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 28, 2015
Sea turtle nesting season starts on Siesta Key

Sea turtle nesting season got an early start this week, with Mote Marine Laboratory and Longboat key Turtle Watch documenting nests on Siesta Key, Longboat Key, casey Key and in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

  • Sarasota
  • News
USA Today article cites Sarasota as "possibly the cultural capital of Florida."
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota gets nod from USA Today

Columnist says Sarasota is "possibly the cultural capital of Florida," in a Sept. 10 article.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building is the former home of Neal Communities' headquarters.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Keller Williams secures new home

Keller Williams agents will move into their new office this week.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron sailors Nick Hernandez and Nico Schultz, both 14, will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27, in Berlin.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 25, 2012
NATIONAL CHAMPS: Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez

Sarasota Youth Sailors Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez won the 2012 USODA Team Race National Championship July 22 though July 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, with Team Florida Oceanic Racing, a travel squad based in Clearwater. The boys will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27 in Berlin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • June 27, 2012
Bridge Bites: We've got you surrounded

Perhaps East should have tried 5 (diamonds) over 4 (spades), that would be a cheap sacrifice if 4 (spades) is making.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
Our View

2050 plan: economic death

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Caragiulo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
News Briefs

Minder enters County Commission race; City commissioner announces resignation; Selby Gardens CEO announces retirement; Bayfront Children's Fountain reopens after renovations

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 17, 2017
Film review: 'Past Life'

A family uncovers the disturbing truth about their father's dark past in this provocative film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Key resident disputes Key Club survey

John Summers, a retired marketing professor, disputes The Longboat Key Club and Resort's phone survey that was conducted this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keegan Martin (left), Landon Martin (below), Darren Martin, Simeon Brubacher (below), Steven Brubacher and Taylor Rahn.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 10, 2018
Anna Maria native rescues five from Sarasota Bay near Longboat's north end

Two men and three boys were transported to local hospitals with symptoms of hypothermia, Longboat Fire and Rescue say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

SKA expands online offerings for members; Santa gets a new ride; Board to consider expanding commission

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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