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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2015
Call Waiting

The delay wasn’t quite as long as it felt — but it still highlights inefficiencies in the town’s current emergency dispatch system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2018
Realty company slates Lakewood Ranch project

KW Realty acquires Shoppes at Commerce Park.

  • East County
  • News
Valerie Stafford-Mills, who is hearing impaired, focuses on helping those who have the condition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Can you hear me?

New resources help those with hearing impairment to live their lives out loud.

  • Health
Soprano Eleni Calenos as Gilda and baritone Marco Nistico as the cursed jester in "Rigoletto." Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By June LeBell |
  • October 24, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera's Fall Season

Sarasota Opera is about to open its fall season and it's doing it with a pair of operas - one old and one new.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 17, 2015
Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 9, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art

The Sarasota art gallery recently moved out of its home on Fifth Street in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District to a 3,000-square-foot space on North Palm Avenue.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2017
Football offseason passes in a snap

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2011
OUR VIEW: Budget woes an opportunity

Like every other county and municipality in Florida, Manatee County is facing yet another round of budget cuts. But times of pain and crisis are always times of opportunity - with just a little vision.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Kayla Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ripley and John Wild
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Dogged duo promote lawn party

John Wild and his canine companion, Ripley, stopped by the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Chamber office Friday, Sept. 28, to drop off tickets for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota members Kay Koriath and Janet Lovesky.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 7, 2016
Sho Fu Society: We can 'Bonsai' that

The Sho Fu Bonsai Society of Sarasota masters the ancient art form, and so can you.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Bendell's artwork included many portraits in her Arts Center years but expanded into more abstract styles after moving to Santa Fe, N.M.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Historic art-ifacts

Village residents Winnie Nelon and Carol Weiss have gathered an exhibit that focuses on four key figures in the Arts Center's 60-year history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2016
Girls Inc. announces 2016 Celebration Luncheon Honorees

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Our View

Summer is sure to be hot, steamy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Jean Ruff

Cancer survivor Jean Ruff used flower arranging as a way to cope with the effects of her chemotherapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter spoke on behalf of his organization.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 11, 2012
Rotary giving tops $1 million

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch presented 33 grants totaling more than $100,000 during a special luncheon April 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar. That number brings the club's total charitable giving to more than $1 million in its 11-year history.

  • East County
  • News
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