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Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital named a top rehab hospital

SMH's U.S. News & World Report rankings have improved for the third straight year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jewel Ash at Circus Sarasota's "Variete" Gala in January.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 29, 2010
Best of Black Tie 2010

Best of Black Tie 2010

  • Black Tie
The Florida Department of Transportation is about halfway through its project to reconfigure the interchange of Interstate 75 and University Parkway. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2016
FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 detour

A section of the roadway will be closed overnight part of next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
November's home of the month is a 1920s home owned by Ron and Patsy Merriman
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 5, 2012
HOME OF THE MONTH: Golden Oldie

Ron and Patsy Merriman found a slice of Old-Florida living - and a new adventure - in their 1920s-built home on Vamo Drive.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Scene & Heard

Castaway to Belgium; Students become the masters; A midsummer's news

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 30, 2011
OBITUARY: Estella Lilly

Estella Lilly, 85, was a longtime resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 250 street painters will create pieces at this year's festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from the U.S., Italy, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands and Slovenia, takes place from 8 a.m. to midnight Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mickeyy Mendez, Emmanuel Avraham, Leon S. Pitts II, Nate Jacobs, Sheldon Roden, Charles Manning and Porter Anderson
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • July 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Soul Crooners' means some audience swooners Sarasota Opera names its new director of production Share and share alike ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Our View

Alternative to more Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
New Booker High head football coach Carlos Woods Skyped in Tuesday night to introduce himself to players.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 28, 2012
New head football coach for Booker introduced

Carlos Woods, former assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts, was introduced via Skype Tuesday evening, at Booker High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bobbi Eschenbach performs "Cabaret" to highlight Venice Theatre's Summer Cabaret Festival taking place July 19 through Aug. 25.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2013
Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

Venice Theatre opened the curtain on its 64th season the evening of Jan. 28 in the lobby. Each show was announced by Artistic/Executive Director Murray Chase followed by a performance by some of the theater's regular actors.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Paschall, the managing partner of the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch, talks about redoing the greens over the next four months.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 6, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Legacy gives green light for improvements

Legacy Golf Club owners hope new TifEagle Bermuda grass greens return the Lakewood Ranch course to Arnold Palmer's standards.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Chidsey Library was built in 1941 for an estimated $25,000. The historical building on the North Trail now houses the Official Visitors Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 16, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • March 11, 2012
My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

My Kids Kick Butt, In More Ways Than One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Stephen Fancher, chief advancement officer with the All Star Children's Foundation, speaks with Longboat Key Chapel residents supporting this month's backpack drive.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 23, 2025
Backpacks make world of difference for kids entering foster care, expert says

Longboat Key Chapel accepting backpack donations throughout the month for the Sarasota-based All Star Children's Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Shortt and his son, Scott Shortt, do a little research on wines they will serve at Fine Wine and Tastings on Main.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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