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The new Emergency Services Director, Rich Collins, came to Sarasota from Osceola County. His first official day was Monday.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 7, 2014
New director introduced at Emergency Services awards

The Sarasota County Emergency Services department held its quarterly awards for outstanding employees and promoted officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore stressed patience as the county continues to work on infrastructure projects to catch up with growth.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 28, 2021
Manatee County infrastructure, parks top commissioners' agendas for 2022

After Manatee County commissioners set the "groundwork" in 2021, they say plans will be put into motion in 2022.

  • East County
  • News
Seaward Development promises its plans will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2022
Mira Mar building could be demolished to build more downtown condos

Sarasota-based Seaward Development promises its plan will pay homage to Mira Mar's 100-year history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota
  • By Ronto |
  • May 18, 2023
Ronto Announces Plans to Develop The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Ronto has made reservations for residences at Owen Golden Gate Point available now. Six of the 29 residences have been reserved to date.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Emily Condensa instructs a Pilates Aligned session using the CoreAlign machine.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Longboat residents beat the heat in Pilates studio

Longboat Key has several indoor fitness options, but one of the more popular has been Pilates, both in and out of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Satcher introduced a motion that could result in the right of Manatee County employees to carry while at work.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 17, 2022
Late addition of concealed carry meeting agenda item raises questions about transparency

Commissioner James Satcher adds concealed carry issue four days before commission meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key is protected from the new bill because it has existing laws governing short-term rentals.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 19, 2011
City to explore emergency ordinance

Sarasota commissioners seek protection from a short-term rental bill going through the Legislature.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2022
Riverview football beats Sarasota to advance to regional finals

The Rams' win streak over the Sailors now stands at 12 games after the 28-7 victory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gosia and Joe Pilch
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 22, 2024
Tennis players serve up success at 2024 Observer Challenge

A chilly weekend doesn't deter area tennis players from taking part in the popular Longboat Key tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Schneider, the publicity chair for Gardeners Out East, meets former HGTV host John Gidding in person. Schneider used to watch Gidding on Curb Appeal for the show's dramatic before and afters.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2023
Former HGTV star John Gidding offers gardening advice in Lakewood Ranch

About 125 people showed up to meet the former host of "Curb Appeal" at the Robert Toale and Sons Celebration of Life Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A collage of 1950 portraits of MacKinlay Kantor
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 20, 2023
Too big for words: Siesta Key’s forgotten ‘king’

He died deep in debt, but MacKinlay Kantor wrote bestsellers, won fiction’s great prizes, hung with Hemingway and brought celebrities to Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Ram AJ Caldwell is a key contributor for Tennessee-Chattanooga. Photo courtesy Ray Soldano/GoMocs.com.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Winter sports athletes thriving in college

Plus, a few non-football fall athletes did, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bob Gault, Lynn Larson and Michael Garey
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For Carrie Leitzman, co-proprietor, Truman’s is an extension of her home, a bridge to her community, and an expression of family values passed down across the generations.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 19, 2023
Spirit of giving sets this Lakewood Ranch family restaurant apart

For the restaurateurs behind Truman’s Tap & Grill, serving great food in a relaxed ambiance starts with family.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Garrett works at the barber shop when not in school.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 4, 2022
Sarasota High School student cuts hair after hours

Seventeen-year-old Landon Garrett works as a licensed barber outside of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cyndi Seamon and Ann Tannen wear PPE when recording nests near each other in July 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 9, 2020
Turtle season closes strong on Longboat Key

Turtles had their fourth-best nesting year in 2020, barely acknowledging a pandemic is still raging above water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Cymia Martin is selling cups, tumblers and mugs at Kids Mart.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 25, 2023
Young entrepreneurs sell their arts and crafts at Kids Mart

Children ages 5-14 are starting their own businesses and will be selling their arts and crafts at Braden River Library's Kids Mart on Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Sarasota Philanthropy Center is on State Street in downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2023
Training program for nonprofit board members seeks applicants

Candidates must be active or prospective nonprofit board members in the Gulf Coast region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic moves through Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 4, 2023
Traffic, development remain top concerns of Longboat residents

The 2022 Annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey yielded a 15% response rate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Father Robert Dziedziak welcomes the congregation.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2022
St. Mary's celebrates 49 years on Longboat Key

About 250 parishioners gathered in Pick Hall on Thursday to mark the occasion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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