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1715 Prospect St.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Loren Mayo
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 12, 2012
Food & Cooking: Made by loving hands

Observer food editor Molly Schechter shares two cookie recipes just in time for the holidays.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 14, 2010
Key author perfects his play on words

Writing has been his hobby as long as Longboat Key resident Lester Ageloff can remember. He has written numerous short stories, articles and three novels. Recently, his neighbors at The Islander Club were introduced to his talent.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Executive Assistant Kay DePaolo, not pictured, films Ryan Heise's "Ryan’s Ranch Roundup" introduction to the summer storms video, before they travel to visit Meteorologist Mark Collins, in Tampa. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
Town Hall produces videos for residents

'Ryan's Ranch Roundup' videos will educate residents about irrigation, plants and other community issues.

  • East County
  • News
Carol B. Green is the author of the Franchise Survival Guide and Spiritual Transformation in America.
  • By Carol Green |
  • August 30, 2012
My View: The God Particle: what it means to you

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), based in Geneva, is responsible for the project known as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Quillan Toler, Huntyre Elling, Amber Ozment, Dana Hutchins and Cristiana Burns are determined to leave a lasting legacy for the underclassmen to follow.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 21, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High's fab five

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has relied on the leadership of its five seniors: Cristiana Burns, Huntyre Elling, Dana Hutchins, Amber Ozment and Quillan Toler.

  • East County
  • Sports
Institute of the Ages Director Tom Esselman would like to see Sarasota instinctively thought of when a group is interested in working with an older population.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
The Institute for the Ages operates with purpose

Director Tom Esselman says the institute, which serves as a conduit between innovators and the older population, has found its niche as it enters its second year in operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cy Bispham with his wife of 65 years, Doris. Photos courtesy of the Argus Foundation.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2013
Developer and dairyman leaves lasting impact

Family and friends remember Cy Bispham's work ethic, humor and zest for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • March 6, 2013
Market Watch: No clear path for the investor exists

We need to step back, take a look at our investment life and redefine where profits will come from in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Randall Reid
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
New county administrator receives warm welcome

New Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid received a standing ovation Tuesday morning after board Chairwoman Christine Robinson introduced him to the audience, which filled more than two-thirds of the Commission Chambers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Colony assessments could be put back in Klauber's hands; Klauber, Moulton are getting what is owed to them; Longboat Key at risk with cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rod Thomas and his wife speak on "Chamber Chat," a weekly podcast.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Q+A with Rod Thomas

Rod Thomas is the president of the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Group seeks pirate's life for statue

The Historical Society wants to locate a permanent home for the statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betty Schoenbaum may be 100, but it doesn't stop her from going to events like Circus Arts Gala, pictured here. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lexie Holden |
  • May 20, 2009
PIRATES: Thespians take center stage

The Braden River High School Drama Club presented the biggest production in school history with 'Cheaper by the Dozen.'

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Key signs give no direction

There's confusion among town officials over whether the Town Commission decided or didn't decide what names go on the signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cutting Loose Salon celebrates fifth anniversary; Internet marketing company expands to Lakewood Ranch; Lee Wetherington Homes adds two new employees

  • East County
  • News
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