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Local funds are needed to help pay for a seasonal traffic study.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2016
Local funds needed to power traffic study

Metropolitan Planning Organization funds will help drive a seasonal traffic study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Island Chapel
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 11, 2014
Our Town: Anonymous donation scores home run for chapel

Thanks to an anonymous $300,000 donation, Longboat Island Chapel will soon draw up plans for a new parsonage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota Veg Fest celebrates eco-friendly living

Solutionary Events brought first ever Veg Fest to Sarasota on May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chuck Conlon and Jenny Aldrich Walker share a tender, happy moment as Dave Downer looks on in "Thanks for the Memories" by Marvin Albert. Photo by Jay Goldman.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Starlite Players shine in "The Customer Is Always Right."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Donna Euston, 55, traded in her flight-attendant uniform for skates and shiny dresses that color a post-retirement hobby that has become a passion.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Hawkins, Jane Goodwin, Caroline Zucker, Todd Bowden, Sue D’Angelo, Shirley Brown, Sydney Burrows, Eric Robinson, Deb Schultz and Dawn Clayton. Courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota County Schools honors Women’s History Month by awarding three female educators

On March 6, Sarasota County Schools announced the recipients of their “Honoring Our Own” award in honor of Women’s History Month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2017
Chick Austin's former home sells for $860,000

The 3,938 square-foot house has seven rooms and a three-car garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2010
Early voting numbers are in

More than 1,000 people took advantage of early voting at Town Hall for the town-wide District 1 preliminary election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Director Carol Whitfield plays piano and instructs the Key of Sea Chorus during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 15, 2014
Key of Sea Chorus makes a pitch to music-lovers

Warm up those vocal chords and get ready to harmonize because the Key of Sea Chorus is looking for new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Estelle and Stewart Kohn with Audrey Brodhag
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge's ice cream social

The Glenridge held their 5th annual ice cream social, Sunday, Aug. 5, from 1:30 - 3 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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
At around 12:30 a.m. this morning, a man was followed to the Lost Creek Apartments complex by two suspects.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 7, 2013
Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex

A man was followed to his residence in Lost Creek Apartments by two suspects, where he and a neighbor were stabbed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Obituary: Joyce Harsche

Joyce Harsche, 71, of Longboat Key, died May 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
Temple Beth Israel breaks Yom Kippur fast

On Sept. 19, Temple Beth Israel members broke their fast following Yom Kippur services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • 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
Susan Beausang stands outside her 4women.com office on Main Street, which, along with five other businesses, was recently damaged in an act of arson. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 25, 2012
Arson responsible for company setback

An improvised incendiary device caused heavy smoke damage to six Main Street businesses, including 4women.com's offices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Drs. William Soscia, William Lahners and Joshua Kim
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Doctors restore sight through cataract surgeries

The Center for Sight performed 30 free cataract surgeries May 18 for people without insurance or no means to pay through Mission Cataract USA, a nationwide project involving hundreds of eye surgeons through the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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