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From left, Goodwill Veterans Services Coordinator Mike Marzella, Security Officer Steven Stouffer, Signal 88 franchisee Tim Robinson, Signal 88 Operations Manager Brian Hannon and Stouffer's counselor Edwin Robinson.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 15, 2017
Local businesses help give veterans a new purpose

Stephen Stouffer was homeless before Goodwill Veteran Services and a new career with Signal 88 Security helped turn his life around.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
News Briefs

Town chooses its people over sea turtles; Firefighter contract still hangs in limbo; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River linebacker Aidan Dangler (3, red) puts a hit on Lakewood Ranch running back Kevin Everhart with teammate Zamarion Mays during the teams' 2021 rivalry game. (File photo)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Football's senior stars will be on display

A look at 10 senior East County football players to watch during the 2022 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
An independent group of orchestra advocates has identified land along U.S. 301 — west of the Payne Park tennis courts — as a potential site for a music hall. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2021
City in the dark on orchestral maneuvers

As the Sarasota Orchestra continues internal deliberations on a new music hall, city leaders and residents are attempting to craft a perfect pitch to retain the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former professional race car driver Robin Dallenbach was among the instructors at the BRAKES hands-on driving school at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 1, 2016
BRAKES instructors a driving force in teen safety

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Sign-code confusion arises

Suggestions offered to clarify and modernize the town's sign code were met with more suggestions and debate from the town's Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 20, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts networking lunch at Bijou Garden Cafe

The July luncheon took mingling off Longboat Key and brought in new members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Baker looks over the 289 cubic inch engine in his 1964 1/2 Mustang. (Photo by Jay Heater)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2022
Mustangs on parade in Lakewood Ranch car show

The 30th annual Ponies Under the Palms fundraiser is set for Nov. 20 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Naked Farmer offers a variety of regionally sourced produce.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 2, 2022
Naked Farmer restaurant to join UTC in mid 2023

The restaurant promises an ever-changing menu and focuses on regionally sourced produce.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Barbara Ramsay works on new acquisition "Portrait of John Campbell, 3rd Earl of Breadalbane, 1738" by Allan Ramsay.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 9, 2014
Backstage Pass: Barbara Ramsay resurrects paintings to the way they were

Get to know Barbara Ramsay, the new chief conservator at The Ringling. She combines science and art methods to preserve art for future generations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Manatee County School Board District 1: Gina Messenger

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 9, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs return with leadership breakfast

The 15th annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast was held Sept. 8.

  • Black Tie
Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson hope incorporating the barrier island will allow residents to have more input on the future of the key. Brynn Mechem
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 12, 2021
Siesta Key residents explore possibility of incorporation

Leaders of a grassroots effort called Save Siesta Key are conducting a feasibility study and starting to write a town charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key uses six gasoline-powered leaf blowers, according to Town Manager Tom Harmer.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 24, 2021
Longboat Key rejects consideration of gas leaf blower ban

The town of Longboat Key started to consider whether to ban gas-powered leaf blowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 19, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre serves up something delightful in 'Something Rotten!'

Two struggling playwrights try a little theatrical magic to beat the Bard in “Something Rotten!” at Florida Studio Theatre. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The En Pointe condominium will replace a one-story, four-unit residential building on the interior of Golden Gate Point. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2021
Golden Gate Point condo earns city approval

Resident concerns about the size of on-site parking spaces weren’t enough to derail plans for a four-unit, four-story condominium in the waterfront neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If a tree is removed in Sarasota, city officials want to ensure neighboring residents have ample warning. That’s the intent behind one of many changes proposed for the city’s tree protection ordinance. On Dec. 15, staff met with residents to discuss tree
  • By David Conway |
  • December 23, 2015
Will new city tree protections take root?

In response to continued resident feedback, a list of proposed changes to city tree regulations is growing. How is staff attempting to address citizen concerns?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hal Porter purchased Whitney Beach Plaza for about $3.24 million. Brian Mathae purchased LBK Liquors.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini prefers to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. If the Nov. 2 referendum fails, he plans to develop an additional office building.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 4, 2021
Buttonwood Harbour referendum vote set for Nov. 2

Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini is proposing developments for the Buttonwood Harbour neighborhood, but some residents want drainage issues addressed first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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