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Vicki Lynn Nighswander
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, Central District, Seat 1: Vicki Lynn Nighswander

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
'The toast of the town'

Animated Sarasota talk-show host Lorenzo Hubbard is confident, ambitious and determined to fill Oprah Winfrey's designer shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
Rendering of planned parking garage at St. Regis with landscaping.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 23, 2023
St. Regis multilevel parking proposal headed before Town Commission

Public hearings will be held June 5 and June 20 on the matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2021
Bayfront Park's dog park reopens

The town of Longboat Key reopened Bayfront Park's dog park at the end of September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony on April 28 in a performance to benefit UnidosNow.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2023
'NocheUnidos' fundraiser melds new and old worlds

Mariachi Cobre will perform with the Venice Symphony at the Van Wezel to benefit nonprofit UnidosNow.

  • Arts + Culture
The property at 7300 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been in Drayton Saunders' family for several generations.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 21, 2021
Pass time for Longboat Key bridge

The bridge connecting Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach was built in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George and Toby Loukmas said they are excited to help teach children water safety through the opening of their Goldfish Swim School franchise.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 12, 2020
New swim facility opens in Lakewood Ranch

Goldfish Swim School makes its debut at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch Rabbi Mendy Bukiet demonstrates how he will use a blow torch to kosher parts of The Grove's catering kitchen.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch

Koshering key to High Holiday success in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Tammy Taylor has taken the job as business development manager for the Neuro Challenge Foundation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation hires business development manager

Neuro Challenge Foundation hires Tammy Taylor to be its business development manager

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Punsalan |
  • June 14, 2013
The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

The Ringling's "American Moderns" exhibit surveys expressive diversity

  • Arts + Culture
Fr. Charleston Wilson has embraced his new rector position with gusto.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
New Church of the Redeemer rector embraces leadership role

Fr. Charleston Wilson was recently recognized as the new rector for the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brett Hutchens, a principal at Casto, talks about the  Center Point project in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 11, 2019
Impressive Center Point complex comes to Lakewood Ranch; More traffic to follow

Lakewood Ranch gets another restaurant hub with the development of the Center Point project.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Accessory dwelling units can either be attached to a primary residence or located in a separate structure, such as this unit located above a parking garage in Laurel Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County approves accessory dwelling unit plan

Sarasota County has authorized the construction of smaller residences on many single-family properties in hopes of providing more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A young rider catches air on a scooter at Payne Skatepark.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 7, 2023
Sarasota group looks to expand skate parks countywide

City commissioners heard from Skate City SRQ about the shortage of parks for riders of all sorts of wheels from skateboards to wheelchairs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The church's fellowship hall.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2024
St. Paul Lutheran renovates its historic Victor Lundy architecture

The church on Bahia Vista Street was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2016
Mastering his craft

Booker senior Jamal Watson has developed into the area’s top performer in the shot put.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Olivia Haynes is the historian of the Sarasota Garden Club.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
How the Sarasota Garden Club discovered Ringling's Secret Garden

The Sarasota Garden Club rediscovered Mable Ringling's pride and joy on the Cà d’Zan campus and now works regularly to maintain it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Main Street one-stop-dog-shop is bun in a million.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • July 4, 2024
Hot diggity dog! July is National Hot Dog Month

Bite into the best buns and dogs in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2016
Town goal: Buy GMD

Longboat’s Town Commission appears emboldened to convince FDOT that the Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks should be removed. Why not go all the way?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Film Festival announces its 2015 lineup
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces its full 2015 movie lineup

A diverse range of films that focus on homelessness, Florida and the latest in independent cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
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