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A session of The Y: HIIT Fitness class is held at The Bay.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 8, 2025
How to stick to your fitness goals for the New Year

Local fitness professionals offer advice on retaining your desire to stay fit throughout the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A fourth hotel is proposed for 5810 Midnight Pass Road, which currently serves as paid beach parking.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
Fourth hotel proposal submitted for Siesta Key

A 100-room hotel on 2.15 acres is proposed for a parcel located near Siesta Key Beach at 5810 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A four-tier pyramid sails along Sarasota Bay.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 27, 2020
Making waves

Ski-a-Rees jump in for a new season with high-flying thrills on the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The project would be west of the county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line, which requires approval from the County Commission.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 25, 2018
County considers builder's plan for beachfront home

Siesta Key project seeks use of Beach Access 10 land to serve as driveway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chuck Whittall speaks at Monday'      s meeting.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 3, 2017
Chuck Whittall ready to move ahead with proposal for Colony property

The developer said he will comply with Longboat Key's 65-foot height limit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rena Greenberg, owner of EasyWillpower.com, in her home on Siesta Key.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
Turning the compulsive into the conscious

Rena Greenberg has been helping clients tap into their subconscious to create awareness and mindfulness.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
News Briefs

McAllister withdraws from County Commission race; Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle; New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is exploring the possibility of transitioning the Longboat Library from a non-profit organization to a Sarasota County-operated service. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 8, 2021
Mayor advocates for Sarasota County-operated library in Longboat Key

Longboat Key is Sarasota County's only municipality without a public library.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rob Anderson is the new chief executive officer of the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 30, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center welcomes new CEO

Robbert Anderson replaces former CEO Andy Guz after a seven-month search.

  • East County
  • News
A raised seating area in the primary suite offers a quiet nook for reading and relaxation.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 17, 2023
Country Club home proves renovation can give aging homes a new life

Katina and Ken Shanahan’s home in The Country Club shows how a simple remodel can turn a tired residence into a showplace.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Photo source: Hulu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Today, tomorrow, yesterday, it's all the same

"Palm Springs" and "Murder, She Wrote" are this week's selections

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 8, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 9

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes was selected as interim administrator April 1. Commissioners say the county needs some stability before searching for a permanent administrator.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 7, 2021
Piney Point spills into Manatee County administrator search

Commissioners say Manatee County needs stability before searching for permanent administrator

  • East County
  • News
A site map shows the proposed layout of a winter festival in St. Armands  Circle. (Courtesy image)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota City Commission OKs St. Armands winter festival

Amid accusations of secrecy from the St. Armands Circle Association, the Sarasota City Commission approves a proposal for a winter festival to highlight the new holiday tree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 23, 2009
NEIGHBORS: Tom Buchter

As the new CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Buchter is up for the challenges ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor announces 2012 officers; Mote names new chief advancement officer; St. Armands businesses make some changes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 25

Jan Hamel Solomon captured these manatees near the docks at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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