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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Expo tests, educates residents on health

Find free screenings, discussions and demonstrations on healthy lifestyle how-tos at the annual Health & Wellness Expo.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Caragiulo, Mark Caragiulo, Rob Caragiulo, John Caragiulo and Anthony Caragiulo at their Italian-American restaurant Caragiulos.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 11, 2015
Caragiulos to be featured on "Emeril's Florida"

Emeril Lagasse spotlights another Sarasota staple on his all-Florida Cooking Channel program

  • Arts + Culture
Brendan Moran named the mascot Cranky because of how sandhill cranes squawk at people getting too close to them. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 9, 2014
Ranch mascot receives name: Cranky the Crane

The Ranch's mascot will make a name for himself at events. He even has his own Facebook page.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood wins academic championship; BRSC tryouts upcoming; Manatee Cal Ripken names All-Stars; Lakewood honors athletic alumni

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Letts plans to retire at the end of season

Letts has not decided on a retirement date but is working with community members to maintain medical services on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although Sarasota Contemporary Dance restarted performances in the spring, it got to move back into the Cook Theatre this fall.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2021
Season's back: Raise the curtain

Area artistic directors celebrate their return to live performance in the real world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 21, 2020
Changing Times

Business leaders discuss their strategies to survive the COVID-19 shutdown and their outlook for the recovery.

  • LWR Life
Although food trucks have appeared at events in Sarasota for years, the businesses were not permitted to operate without the city issuing a site-specific temporary permit.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
New regulations could legalize food trucks

Despite some concerns about potential issues with brick-and-mortar restaurants, the city offered an initial endorsement for mobile food businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara Poulton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sod service company expands to landscaping market; Neal marketing specialist speaks at builders show; Water management district welcomes program manager; Janie Albertson joins Ted Todd Insurance Agency

  • East County
  • News
Captain Demetri Konstantopoulos, Detective Maria Llovio and Captain John Todd served as part of the Presidential escort, with the Sarasota Police Department, on Sept. 11, 2001.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 11, 2025
Sarasota police officers recount their role in Sept. 11 attacks

Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos, Capt. John Todd and Detective Maria Llovio were cast into protecting President George W. Bush, who was speaking at Booker Elementary on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Modern, located at 599 Cocoanut Ave., is the newest hotel project to enter the city's review process.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2015
Sarasota's hotel boom comes with questions, concerns

The number of hotel rooms in downtown Sarasota is set to increase nearly 200% over the next five years. Are there any reservations about the coming deluge?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The RIngling's 66-acre arboretum is now a Level 2 Accreditation facility and on The Morton Register of Arboreta. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 08.06.19

From company updates (The Sarasota Ballet) to accreditation winners (The Ringling), there's plenty to report on the A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2014
Insurance hassles transform physician services market

Dr. Daniel Cooper is one of a growing number of doctors who have turned away from accepting insurance. They believe the new business model benefits their patients.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katie Walters is looking for a home in the $200,000 to $250,000 price range, which may land her in the Harmony community in East County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County affordable housing takes hit

Now that developers must pay educational facilities fees, cost likely to be passed along to buyers.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Barwin begins week two. Thus far, he's met with about 300 residents and city employees.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Barwin comments on issues

The Sarasota Observer asked neighborhood and business leaders what they felt was the No. 1 issue City Manager Tom Barwin will have to tackle in his new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota actor Daniel Pelissier auditions at  Jiggs Landing Outpost.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 22, 2021
The Players Centre of Sarasota hosts auditions at the Jiggs Landing Outpost

As the Players Centre gets closer to opening a new theatre complex in Lakewood Ranch, it is expanding its outdoor shows.

  • East County
  • News
(Miri Hardy) Photo 1 Caption: Like all owls, Eastern screech-owls swallow small prey whole, with parts that cannot be digested, such as bones and hair, expelled as pellets.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • May 31, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern screech owl

They don't really screech, but the species is heard more often that it's seen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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