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Dale Anderson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Dale Anderson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Susan Hanus, executive director of Cat Depot, pets Rascal.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2023
Cat Depot seniors program helps provide age-appropriate companions

The program, sponsored by Pets for the Elderly, offers senior cats to senior individuals for one-third the cost of a regular adoption.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2024
Harvey I. Steinberg

Harvey Steinberg of Framingham, Mass. and Longboat Key was the beloved husband of the late Arline Steinberg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Debra Gregrich, Heather Gillen, RMA, Ashley Fowler PA-C, Rob Nixon PA-C, and Dr. Alan Valadie
  • By Coastal Orthopedics Staff |
  • September 7, 2023
A “HAPPY COINCIDENCE” Creates the Foundation for Coastal Orthopedics’ 50-Year Legacy

It was a “happy coincidence” that laid the foundation for Coastal Orthopedics, says Dr. Jim Rogers, one of the original founders of the now well-known health care firm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance

Freeboard, a safety factor for floodplain management, is the distance between the base flood elevation and the lowest inhabitable floor of a structure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urbanite Theatre Artistic Director Summer Dawn Wallace returns to the stage in "Jennifer, Who Is Leaving."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2024
It's the witching hour in Urbanite Theatre's 'Jennifer, Who is Leaving'

Three women find shelter from the storm during the night shift at a donut shop.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
In defense of developers
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 14, 2024
In defense of developers

It was certainly a cringe moment recently when former Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, who is running for the District 3 Sarasota County Commission seat, made a comment about the region’s most prominent developers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Danny Walker hits his tee shot on the No. 18 hole at Lakewood National Golf Club on day three of the 2024 LECOM Suncoast Classic. Walker, a Lakewood Ranch High graduate, shot eight under par Saturday and is 13 under par for the tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2024
Leaderboard takes shape heading into final day of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Patrick Cover leads at 18 under par, and a Lakewood Ranch High alumnus is in the top 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Camila McMahon, 3, looks over the pumpkins available at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 8, 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Principal Fayth Jenkins
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 24, 2023
Suncoast School grows opportunities for students to find their talents

The school’s new principal, Fayth Jenkins, is helping the school expand the scope of its educational opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Mall at University Town Center's anchors are Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Dillard's, and the mall includes more than 125 specialty stores and restaurants.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 15, 2024
The Mall at UTC celebrates 10 years

A mall on the Sarasota-Manatee county line once looked like a long shot to be not only successful, but even built. Now it's a landmark economic driver.

  • East County
  • News
Riley Aparicio-Jerro and David Stein star in "Seussical," which runs at the Sarasota Players through Sept. 22.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2024
The Sarasota Players bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life

"Seussical the Musical," running Sept. 12-22, brings together kids and adults to portray multiple creations of Dr. Seuss.

  • Arts + Culture
Fifth graders Miranda Morales Briceno and Janyl Alvarado Hernandez wear special back-to-school glasses in fifth grade science teacher Justine Holcomb's class at Tuttle Elementary.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 12, 2024
Sarasota students return to school

The first day of school around Sarasota was Aug. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 19, 2024
Suspicious man sleeping on park bench resting after rescue from bay

The man told officers he was just rescued after going overboard on his boat. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
An entire shed is pulled out of a canal on Nov. 6 by Manatee County's Stormwater Division.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2024
Manatee County cleanup will last into next hurricane season

The county is handling over 700 downed trees and about 18,000 damaged road signs.

  • East County
  • News
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Philoptochos members (back) Betty Karras, Pat Trempelas, Peggy Doukas, Connie Gorzelany, (front) Janet Rantis, Marilyn Blazakis, Connie Chalkis and Diane Kontonickas work to make Autumn Fest a successful fundraiser for local nonprofits.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 13, 2024
St. Barbara Church to benefit local nonprofit with Autumn Fest

The Greek Orthodox church's Philoptochos chapter is focused on helping the less fortunate through Greek food.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brigade Inspector Dan Kennedy and Brigade Commander Rebecca Morgan
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota residents gather descendants of Washington's Army

Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army helps people trace their lineage to the patriots who camped at Valley Forge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 20, 2024
Sammy's Run to hit the streets for a final time in Lakewood Ranch

The race is in its eighth year raising awareness about Phelan-McDermid Syndrome while raising money for a wheelchair bicycle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Timeline for utilities undergrounding project remains far from concrete

Phase 2 of Longboat Key’s underground utilities project is close to completion, but the rest of the project’s timeline is still to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don’t let Florida become California
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Don’t let Florida become California

Increasing the supply of affordable housing takes a few common-sense steps. But local politicians are the big obstacle. They don’t have the will or courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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