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Derek Nelson, franchise owner with AR Homes Sarasota/Nelson Homes, says that requests for multigenerational homes are becoming more prevalent. (Photo by Lori Sax)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2022
Communities focus on building homes for multigenerational living

Lakewood Ranch is at the heart of a nationwide trend of multiple generations living in one home.

  • East County
  • News
Instructors Ilee Finocchiaro, Lisa Morningstar and Terri Arnold are equine specialists in mental health and learning. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 29, 2022
Equine therapy nonprofit adds more horsepower to its Myakka facility

With news horses on the way, Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy can make a greater impact providing equine therapy to the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Canals and channels in Longboat Key are both privately and publicly maintained.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 30, 2021
Town considers funding model for canal dredging

It would cost the town of Longboat Key about $11.4 million to start the program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Sundberg, MD, orthopedic & spine surgeon. |
  • May 12, 2022
Understanding Conditions Affecting the Spine & Spine Surgery

Eric Sundberg, MD, of Coastal Orthopedics, answers some of the most common questions about conditions affecting the spine and spinal surgery.

  • Health
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Carol Erker, Linda Jackson, Sherri Mills, Brigitte Burdick, and Steve Jackson Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 7, 2018
Rotary Club books gift to Tuttle Elementary

The group handed out more than 120 dictionaries to fourth grade students on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key sent this letter in the mail with a special code for residents to fill out the annual citizen survey online. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jon Thaxton, Tom and Sherry Koski and Matt Kahn
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 25, 2022
Embracing Our Differences hosts 2022 luncheon

The annual event was held March 23.

  • Black Tie
Rabbi Howard Simon and Barbara Pressman welcomed attendees into the concert.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2022
Temple Beth Israel hosts memorial concert

The theme of the night was TBI Rocks and featured music by Jewish musicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Salvation Army seeks donations

If you missed spring-cleaning or need an excuse for summer cleaning, the Salvation Army's Center of Hope is in need of twin flat sheets, towels and washcloths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Charter Review Committee is scheduled to produce its recommendations to the City Commission for consideration in March 2022.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Commissioners appoint residents to Charter Review Committee

For the first time in a decade, an advisory board will assemble to discuss potential changes to the city’s most significant governing document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County will provide internet services to students in need for six months.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 16, 2020
County, Comcast partner to bring WiFi to students

The county will provide internet services for students for six months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will take place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 23, 2012
Town to hold maintenance code community meeting

The meeting will include a discussion of the International Property Maintenance Code, which if adopted, would strengthen town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TripAdvisor has recognized Siesta Key as the Travelers' Choice Best Beach in 2015.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 25, 2015
TripAdvisor recognizes Siesta Key rentals

The travel website has listed the Sarasota County barrier island among its 13 locations with top rental potential for homeowners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key is revising its sign code in light of a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting sign regulations based on content.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Real estate agents seek changes to sign-rule proposals

Length of permits, weekend displays for open houses are the top objections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner George Kruse and Commissioner Vanessa Baugh supported a decrease in millage. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 8, 2022
Manatee County Commissioners set plans for additional decrease in millage

Manatee County's millage rate has been reduced by .30 mill for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • News
Senior running back Jay'den Birch (8) and the Rams will need to control the game on the ground in order to give their defense a rest against Venice on Friday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 17, 2021
Riverview welcomes playoff rematch with rival Venice

The winner will advance to the third round of the Class 8A playoffs next week

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet will perform "La Sylphide," about a Scotsman torn between his love for his betrothed and his attraction to an ethereal creature.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 21, 2023
Sarasota Ballet stages 'La Sylphide'

Macarena Gimenez and Luke Schaufuss star in the Scottish-themed romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 23, 2023
Familiar Faces: Rogelio Capote

Rogelio Capote — CAN Community Health's social figure — talks about his experiences in Sarasota from out of college to now.

  • Black Tie
Big Top Brewing co-founder and partner Mike Bisaha draws a beer from a tap at the outdoor bar at its Cock & Bull location on Cattlemen Drive.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
Commercial or craft, beer drinkers unite over some frosty brew

While craft brewers take beer to new levels, legacy commercial brews still dominate American consumption.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mooney junior guard Olivia Davis leads the team in scoring through nine games.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2021
Cougars girls basketball welcomes all challengers

After a run to the state title game in 2020, Cardinal Mooney wants everyone's best shot

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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