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  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 25, 2018
Learning comes to life at third annual ED-stravaganza

EdExploreSRQ's Third Annual ED-stravaganza showcased learning opportunities on Aug. 25 at Suncoast Technical College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Compeer Sarasota celebrates its new children’s program

The mental health-focused nonprofit had a great deal to celebrate at its luncheon on April 6 at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
Gus Andreone, shown riding in the 2017 Tribute to Heroes Parade, will be this year's grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Tribute to Heroes Parade honors Gus Andreone

The 106-year-old Palm Aire resident served under Gen. George Patton in World War II.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Commission District 1: Mike Hutchinson

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
club news

club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Mike Moran, who brought forth the proposals, said it was time for the EDC to be held accountable.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 8, 2021
County Commission to begin rolling back EDC funds

Commissioners will stop tax funding to the EDC by 2024 and reallocate economic development incentive fund monies to the general fund budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Edward Harsche

Edward John Harsche, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The name “merganser” is a combination of the Latin words “mergus” (diver) and “anser” (goose). (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • April 23, 2021
Bird of the week: Hooded merganser

Winter visitors to Florida are found frequently in wooded lakes or ponds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Don Castracani congratulates Regis McCurry. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
Super senior

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association awarded Regis McCurry the Fred Frank Achievement Award Wednesday, March 27, at the association's annual awards luncheon, at Der Dutchman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1701 of the Tower Residences was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 5,251 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 13, 2022
Tower Residences property sells for $5.5 million

Tower Residences property was the top sale at $5.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Golf architect Richard Mandell said most of the infrastructure at Bobby Jones has long outlived its recommended lifespan.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2017
Bobby Jones improvement needs top $20 million

A consultant says Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of major renovations — and that there’s no guarantee the course will ever turn a profit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosts January beach cleanup

The group got new volunteers to spend a Saturday on the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The house at 439 E. Royal Flamingo Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,583 square feet. It previously sold for $3.35 million in 2020.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2021
Bird Key house sells for $5.05 million

The top real estate transactions for Longboat, Lido and Bird keys from July 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The city launched the grant program to help small businesses with rent, payroll and the implementation of COVID-19 protective measures.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2020
City readies expansion of business grant program

Officials could soon broaden the parameters of an initiative issuing $5,000 grants to small businesses as part of a COVID-19 response effort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns the dredge of Big Pass would negatively affect their island, but project supporters say there's no concrete evidence to back those claims.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2018
Siesta group files revised Big Pass challenge

The city of Sarasota is discussing a possible response to an amended lawsuit contesting a Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Charlize Theron plays Ravenna, the monstrous stepmother who murders her husband, in "Snow White and the Hunstman." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

I love it when a film shatters all of your preconceived expectations. "Snow White and the Huntsman" accomplished such a feat, demonstrating that fantasy fairy-tale flicks can be downright astonishing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Ranch Windsor to add Memory Care Center

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, an assisted living family, will start construction on the 4o-residence center in July.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota School Board plans to delay the start of the school year to Aug. 31.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota School Board plans to push back start date, mandate face coverings

Sarasota School Board members said pushing the start of school to Aug. 31 would give the district time to deal with COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 22, 2018
These East County horses are supposed to be skinny

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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