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Jim Soda was one of the leading Realtors in Lakewood Ranch for years.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2022
Top Lakewood Ranch Realtor dies at 73

Jim Soda, who died at 73, had been one of the leading Realtors in Lakewood Ranch for two decades.

  • East County
  • News
Draper's Kitchen Aide mixer
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 24, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Robin Draper

Robin Draper is a Siesta Key native who runs her own website about Florida native cuisine and activities. Draper loves to cook and bake. One of her specialities is her key lime pie.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Morvydd Clark in "Saint Maud."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 23, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Political pension punt

If leadership is best conducted by example, a key Florida Senate committee on pensions is conducting downright pathetic leadership and having real trouble being serious about the state's long-term financial woes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Manatee County Animal Services division chief Sarah Brown takes a moment with Pelican, a dog that's available for adoption. Pelican was one of 95 dogs under the agency's care during last Monday's visit. Photo by Scott Lockwood.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • September 29, 2021
Conditions at Palmetto animal shelter sparks drive to build in Lakewood Ranch area

Days could be numbered for Manatee County's Palmetto animal facility.

  • East County
  • News
Kay Yoder, a Tara resident, co-founded Taking Back Lives — an organization that helped fund school, healthcare and other needs in Africa.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
Dining for Women seeks East County flavor

Kay Yoder will host forums July 15 and Aug. 9 in the Tara community to gauge whether local residents would support the new chapter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 14, 2012
The discovery of Zija

The discovery of Zija

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key news reporter and recent environmental studies graduate Carter Weinhofer tries out iNaturalist at Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 24, 2023
Smartphone app helps users enjoy Longboat's natural environment

An environmental studies graduate-turned-journalist tries his hand at the iNaturalist biodiversity survey in Quick Point Nature Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Though flood-ruined debris has been cleared from houses in the Spanish Main area, much remains to be done in the hard-hit neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jessica Hays will take over as the new president and CEO for SPARCC. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 6, 2015
SPARCC names new president and CEO

Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays steps up to fill the role of new president and CEO for SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota County to host public meetings on superintendent selection

Candidate interviews and an open house will take place on June 12, while a final selection will be made on June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
TPC offers a Zumba class every Thursday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 2, 2022
The Paradise Center combats loneliness with connection

Loneliness is an epidemic among seniors. One-fourth of adults over 65 are socially isolated, reports have found.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 21, 2011
UPDATE: Hospital board keeps same millage rate

The nine-member Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 19 approved an ad valorem millage rate of 1.0863 for fiscal year 2012, which is unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Sparks. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 4, 2012
Tennis pro known for a certain spark

Tennis pro David Sparks is leaving the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, where he has worked since its inception. He says it's because he isn't a teenager anymore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2018
Bradenton, Manatee County, Pittsburgh Pirates celebrate 50-year partnership

A Feb. 12 exhibit opening will start a months-long celebration.

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Braden River High School student Sam Woolf released his first EP Dec. 31. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Idol contestant prepares for career

Former 'Idol' contestant Sam Woolf released an extended play release of five songs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

Half marathon creates temporary lane closures; Meet commission candidates at Observer debate; Voter registration deadline: Feb. 9; Wanted: Code Board member

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eric Garwood
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 11, 2017
New managing editor arrives at Observer

Journalist grew up and spent most of his career in Florida

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The owners of Marina Jack, the facility pictured here, purchased another marina on south Siesta Key last week.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 11, 2015
Marina Jack buys large south Siesta facility

The new owners of Turtle Beach Marina, now Bayfront Yacht Works and Marina, will update the facilities and operations at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Radio system costs revealed

Pleas at the Sarasota County Commission meeting for a new 800 megahertz radio system were met with some skepticism.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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