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Ron DeSantis is dead wrong about AI
  • By Max Gulker, Adrian Moore, Marc Scribner |
  • September 10, 2025
Ron DeSantis is dead wrong about AI

The governor seems to convey his fears of negative results over the benefits of AI usage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Welfonder secures book contract

Longboat Key resident and USA Today bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder signed a new four-book contract with Grand Central Publishing/GCP (former Time Warner Books).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new cityscape lemon can be found at the intersection of Lemon Avenue and State Street.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 19, 2019
Sarasota adds a citrusy cityscape

Downtown intersection gains a lemony new look.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2018
East County weather page photo: Jan. 11

Pamela Williams photographed this little blue heron while checking out the new Waterside neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 5, 2015
Marmosets move into new mansion at Big Cat Habitat

Thanks to a donation from a Siesta Key family, Big Cat Habitat was able to build a new home for its three marmosets and squirrel monkey.

  • East County
  • News
Cynda Grenfell with daughter Liz Yerkes, left.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Chapel christened with new name

Longboat Island Chapel renamed its side chapel the Prayer Chapel Jan. 11, during a dedication ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze joined the board.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 20, 2014
Ranch CDD welcomes board members

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 started business with three new board members Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Wendy McCann, Lynn Zachos, Victoria Berden and Sue Wollenberg
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Trunk-tastic

A slice of New York City Fashion landed on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 5 and Dec. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A digital sign placed to caution panhandlers about the enforcement of the new ordinance, effective April 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 25, 2013
Panhandling ordinance enforcement begins Monday

Sarasota police officers will be issuing court summons or making arrests of anyone caught soliciting cars in traffic right-of-ways starting Monday, April 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NEW YORK STATE OF MIND. Amy, Jackson and Charles Riffe catch up on their hometown news while enjoying the view of New York City from the grounds of the Statue of Liberty.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Friendship Centers.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2014
Friendship Centers welcomes director of development

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. welcomes Marty Katz as the new director of development and marketing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Horses need home

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary is seeking new homes for several companion horses - horses too small to be considered full-size horses and too large to be called ponies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 9, 2020
Longboat Key dragon boat team wins weekend race

Town Hall staffers paddle to victory over neighboring towns to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O'Mariah Gordon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 24, 2021
East County High 5 Moments: 03.25.21

East County High 5 Moments: 03.25.21

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Fishing event held in reel time in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Youth Fishing Tournament attracts 38 participants to Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2009
Griffin named finalist in two national book contests

Longboat Key resident and mystery author H. Terrell Griffin has been named a finalist in two national book contest for his latest book, 'Blood Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Brides make a run for it

Brides make a run for it

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 6, 2010
Tigers pull past Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team fell to Palmetto 4-2 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 24, 2010
Man on the Street: March Madness

We asked people at Bayfront Park who they're rooting for in the NCAA championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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