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  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • December 19, 2024
A New Lease on Life, Following Weight-Loss Surgery

For years Russell tried to lose weight through exercise, dieting and medications, but nothing seemed to help. Her decision to finally turn to weight-loss surgery at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center was in part, because of her profession as a licensed practical nurse.

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Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County School Board District 3: Tom Edwards

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Longboat Key Garden Club officers Susan Loprete, Sharon Meir, Susan Mason, Melanie Dale, Lyn Haycock and Susan Phillips at the 2023 club's Arbor Day Picnic & Annual Meeting.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 15, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club plans member cookbook

Next fall, a Garden Club cookbook will be available for purchase with members' favorite nature-themed recipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota downtown and bay front luxury condo market remains robust among second home buyers.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota region among the nation's hottest second home markets

At more than 35% of all mortgages written for second residences, the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area ranks 17th nationally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction is underway for fixed-base operator Sheltair. The grass area between the sign and the construction is the future location of Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2024
SRQ systematically develops an aviation ecosystem

Aircraft builder Pilatus is the latest addition to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's strategic business diversification plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction takes place on the K-8 at Skye Ranch.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 18, 2024
Major construction projects on the way for Sarasota schools

Sarasota County Schools is building two new schools, in addition to pursuing school facility replacements and renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sand is dredged from the Longboat Pass channel to be utilized in the Gulfside Road beach nourishment project.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 12, 2025
Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
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“Music, sound and guided imagery are a powerful combination,” says Zooey “Zen” Seraphine.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2024
5 ways to increase your mental, physical and spiritual health

Five Lakewood Ranch practitioners blend traditional, holistic and modern techniques.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Conerly, Joe Di Bartolomeo and Commissioner George Kruse are among the candidates invited to the Tara Golf & Country Club on Oct. 18 for Candidate Night.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 21, 2024
Tara Golf & Country Club hosts Candidate Night

Candidates discussed issues within the Tara community up to concerns at the state level.

  • East County
  • News
Former champion Ron Orlando hands Debra Quinn the 2024 YMCA Bridge Club trophy on Dec. 19 at the annual potluck luncheon.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 7, 2025
Bridge Club stimulates mental exercise at Lakewood Ranch YMCA

Members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Bridge Club say the game is challenging and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
502 Gallery Operations Manager Christina Antoniou and co-owner Cassia Kite pose in front of some of the small pieces featured in the "Shopliftable" show.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 13, 2024
Sarasota's new 502 Gallery is thinking small

The new 400-square-foot art gallery in the historic Burns Court district showcases small, affordable works.

  • Arts + Culture
At-large District 7 candidate Sari Lindroos-Valimaki lives in Palmetto with her husband, Jarmo Valimaki, and their four rescue dogs.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 14, 2024
Palmetto resident is one of the few Democrats on November's ballot

Sari Lindroos-Valimaki wants to give citizens a Democratic option in the race for District 7.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2024
Welcome back: Debby, Helene and Milton paid us a visit while you were away

The trio of tropical systems left their devastating mark, but there were many other stories in Sarasota during the past offseason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy Copeland, a rising third grader at Braden River Elementary School, shows off the page she wrote in Spanish about manatees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Dual language programs on the rise in Manatee County

Five elementary schools have dual language programs, and the district hopes to expand to middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
"The World Goes 'Round," playing at FST's Gompertz Theatre through June 30, is a musical revue featuring the hits of Kander and Ebb.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2024
FST's 'The World Goes 'Round' spins the wheel of love and loss

Kander and Ebb’s musical merry-go-round is a dizzying ride.

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Mike Herley brings extensive restaurant management experience and a zeal for experimentation to Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
Italian American cuisine offers the best of both culinary worlds in Wheat + Water

Wheat and water may be all it takes to make pasta, but the making of Mike and Kim Herley's welcoming restaurant took a lot more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 14, 2024
Two hurricanes in two weeks. What’s next for Longboat Key?

One brought a devastating storm surge, another’s winds added to the destruction. Longboat Key officials weigh in on what recovery will look like in the coming months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet Minker’s love of architecture is rooted in her career as a graphic designer.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • January 29, 2024
Sarasota architecture inspires graphic designer to preserve its legacy

Lido Shores resident Janet Minker is a tireless advocate for preserving Sarasota’s historical buildings — and, by association, the city’s character and charm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debutante Callaway Johnson with escorts Noah Johnson and Addison Wiggins.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 7, 2025
Tips to get your new year started right

Don't wash your hair, but do wear red or yellow underwear to bring health, love, luck and happiness to 2025.

  • Black Tie
Corinne Arriaga (left) and Alvimarie Corales approach multimodal transportation from different perspectives.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 14, 2024
Dynamic duo leads implementation of Sarasota In Motion

Alvimarie Corales and Corinne Arriaga are the city's public faces, and sometimes lightning rods, of transportation planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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