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Linda Lombardo Gidel
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 9, 2024
Linda Lombardo Gidel

Linda Lombardo Gidel, 73, of Longboat Key, Florida — beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend and philanthropist — passed away peacefully in the presence of close family members on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A new column for a new season
  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 28, 2024
A new column for a new season

As the social season begins — slowly after impacts from the hurricanes — we remain excited to tell the stories of the events to come.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 18, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Cutting the cord

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dave Otterness says his wife Jennifer's support allows him to give back to the community through the LWRBA.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 28, 2024
Willis Smith exec takes over as LWRBA chair

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Chair David Otterness says he will put new vision and mission statements into action and increase the nonprofit's advocacy in 2024.

  • East County
  • Business
Mark Vu, 13 and his brother Matthew Vu, 16, practice at SRQ Fencing Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
Train like an Olympian: Niche sports have home in Sarasota

Fencing and synchronized swimming clubs offer fun and high-level instruction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 16, 2024
Permanent clubhouse at Bobby Jones approved by Planning Board

The 17,000-square-foot building at Bobby Jones Golf Club will house a golf shop, offices and a full-service restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe Ostrowski (right) said his approach is to tailor his advice to each individual client instead of using a "cookie-cutter" approach.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
Concession golf instructor named a 'best young teacher' by Golf Digest

Joe Ostrowski previously received the honor from 2018-2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
Streetside bather arrested for indecent exposure
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2024
Streetside bather arrested for indecent exposure

A woman who said she was taking a bath on Central Avenue was arrested for vulgar and indecent behavior. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key 43th annual Interfaith Service
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 26, 2023
Religious congregations of Longboat share in fellowship with interfaith service

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted six congregations for the 43rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving service to remind everyone the meaning of giving thanks and sharing in community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for almost a decade.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 31, 2018
The greater legacy

The Colony represents the future of Longboat Key. We urge the Silent Majority not to squander this opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Benderson Development, which built The Mall at University Town Center, has bought the Crossings at Siesta Key.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 1, 2023
Benderson shares plans for reclassifying Crossings at Siesta Key property

At a community workshop, Benderson Development announced plans for zoning changes to permit a mixed-use development at the former mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Health and Human Services Director Chuck Henry says the advisory council will be "a conduit for public information." (File photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
County to use $2.5 million in ARPA funds toward mental health services

The new Behavioral Health Advisory Council will be Sarasota County's resource for information and funding on mental health, homelessness and welfare services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dianne Fonseca is a 25-year cancer survivor with a goal to raise $1 million for the American Cancer Society.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 6, 2024
Palm Aire resident aims for $1 million donation to American Cancer Society

Palm Aire's Dianne Fonseca has raised over $600,000 so far.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Bello Sisters will perform acrobatic hand balancing during Circus Sarasota 2024, which runs Feb. 16 through March 10 at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 15-21

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gary Blomberg, Guy Tann, Jim Bramante and Robert Fleig of the Goldtones
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 17, 2024
Doo-wop group performs at Seaplace Condominiums

Residents danced the night away to their favorite oldies performed by "Florida's Hottest Vocal Harmony Group," the Goldtones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandra Frank
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
A patron of iSmash stands atop a used car during a smash therapy session.
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 9, 2024
'Smash therapy' company plans Sarasota location

Franchisees plan to bring four new iSmash locations to Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 8, 2013
Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

Wal-Mart Wrap-up, Part Two: Looking back, looking forward

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Ethan Parker, 12, rides with the Historic Aircraft Society.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 11, 2024
Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans

The parade brought together local schools, organizations, clubs and city departments in honor of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Lutz, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidate, dies
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 29, 2024
John Lutz, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board candidate, dies

Lutz, a Democrat running for at-large Seat 2, died after a fight with leukemia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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