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Valerie Stafford-Mills, who is hearing impaired, focuses on helping those who have the condition.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 13, 2015
Can you hear me?

New resources help those with hearing impairment to live their lives out loud.

  • Health
The construction of a park on Central Avenue in the Rosemary District is an example of a master plan project that got an accelerated timeline because of input from community members and elected officials. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2021
Parks board checks in on master plan progress

As the City Commission prepares to work on the 2022 budget, an advisory group wants an update on how the city is handling the goals it identified in a 2019 report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter "The Amazing Walter" McDonald at the 2014 Crystal Classic.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 12, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.12.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 26, 2019
Sarasota Bay Watch assesses scallop and clam situation

The question this year was, "How's the bay today?"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High School students speak with Maribeth Phillips, the president and CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, about the need for donations and hunger statistics in Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High students raise $2,500 to feed the hungry

LRHS ceramics students provided funds to Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee that will pay for 2,500 meals to area families.

  • East County
  • Schools
This map depicts the designated route for the 10K run in the sand.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Triathletes to take over Siesta Key

About 800 triathletes are expected to compete in the Florida International Triathlon this Saturday on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rania Matar's "Beirut" is an archival pigment print from the series "What Remains." Photo by 
Rania Matar
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 13, 2017
Ringling photography exhibit offers unique points of view

‘Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East’ at The Ringling tells the story of conflict from two different perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
Ava Olivero, a kindergartner at Tara Elementary School, picks strawberries. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
Gardens sprout at east Bradenton schools

Freedom and Tara elementary schools receive grant to develop gardens in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Since the Coon Key Bridge construction began, westbound traffic on the John Ringling Causeway has been stop-and-go during midday hours. Residents said conditions improve in the early morning and late afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Troubled waters over Coon Key bridge construction

As residents express consternation over repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, a dispute has arisen over the timing of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town must have their comprehensive plan evaluated every seven years. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2022
Planning and Zoning Board halfway through revising town's comprehensive plan

The first set of amendments to the plan have been approved by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Jones with "Hamnet."
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat library fans look back on hottest summer reads

The volunteers of the Longboat Library gave a rundown of their best books from the hottest months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FOR FRONT PAGE Andrew Novak (23 under par) won the 2020 Suncoast Classic by one stroke over John Chin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Reigning Suncoast Classic champ is ready for his second chance

Andrew Novak will attempt to repeat his performance this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Drivers should be aware as the School District of Manatee County opens its new school year Aug. 10.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 5, 2021
Beware perilous intersections in Lakewood Ranch area as school opens

As school opens in Lakewood Ranch, east Bradenton area, watch out for construction, dangerous intersections.

  • East County
  • Opinion
To avoid waking up in the middle of the night, get your circadian rhythms in sync. Photo courtesy Mpho Mojapelo/Unsplash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2021
Sleep well?

An FAQ on circadian rhythms, sleep habits and the importance of each.

  • Health
City commissioners voted to keep the form of government under which they work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2022
City Commission turns away elected-mayor proposal

Other charter-revision proposals are approved for the ballot that voters will consider in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat Library event goes buy the book

Customers come and go at Friday morning event outside the Bay Isles Road landmark.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
WAR & CONFLICT BOOKERA:  MEXICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • January 22, 2014
Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep scoreboard including scores from boys and girls soccer, volleyball, girls basketball, and football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Granato and Austin McKinley pulled the plug on their creative studio after COVID hit. (Photo by Matthew Holler)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 2, 2021
Creative space pulls plug after COVID

Joe Granato and Austin McKinley had started something big. It was all coming together in 2020. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioners suggested consulting a design firm or holding a public contest to identify possibilities for a new logo. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 20, 2021
City considers new look for logo, seal

The City Commission directed staff to explore the possibility of updating key imagery, though not everyone’s in favor of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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