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Ryan Rothhaar says his grandmother, Judy Robinson, hugs him so tightly he can hardly breath and she makes him feel loved. His sister, Allie Rothhaar agreed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Lessons in love from a Lakewood Ranch mom

Lakewood Ranch moms say their mothering skills have been passed down through the generations.

  • East County
  • News
Simply Susanne's Cafe sells smoothies along with breakfast and lunch options.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2018
Sweet treats bring taste of summer to barrier islands

Whether it’s a smoothie or gelato, local establishments have plenty of sweet treats to keep you cool this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 2, 2022
St. Armands Residents Association members gather for dinner

The group caught back up with their old tradition after taking 2021 off due to the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although the multitudes of Siesta beach-goers have trouble finding legal parking spaces on the Key, Crescent Royale condominium owners are protesting a plan for a new bus stop across from their complex to serve the beach-bound residents and visitors.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 28, 2011
Island Beat: Bus stop proposal draws condo residents' wrath

With many details yet to be decided about the final Siesta Public Beach improvements, more residents are letting county commissioners know about aspects of the plan they don't like.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Entrepreneur Jesse Biter has started work on a new residential development in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 29, 2017
Work starts on 97 downtown Sarasota apartments

BOLD Lofts is the latest residential project to break ground in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Albright, a board member of the Sarasota Republican Club, fist bumps Tommy Gregory, who won a second term representing District 73 in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 4, 2020
No close calls in East County elections in races for Manatee County commission seats, Manatee school board and District 73 representative

Mary Foreman unseats incumbent Dave Miner in the Manatee school board race while State Representative Tommy Gregory earns a second term for District 73. Manatee County commission races are runaways.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
Although businesses say the palm grove is the source of constant flooding in the area, commissioners said the historic value of the trees should be considered before taking action.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2014
City to revisit Palm Avenue landscaping plans

After a number of residents spoke at Monday's City Commission meeting in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will reconsider its options for improving the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roger Pettingell, his wife Alisa and son Max distribute pies for Thanksgiving.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 28, 2022
Pettingell again distributes holiday pies

The Realtor has been passing our and donating desserts for Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 15, 2018
World Lemur Festival brings awareness to world's most endangered primate

All things lemur took over Ringling College of Art and Design's Alfred R. Goldstein Library for Sarasota's first World Lemur Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 26, 2019
County approves increased fine in response to Siesta Key rental concerns

County agrees to implement greater fines in an effort to deter illegal short-term rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: November 17

Gordon Silver captured this monarch butterfly’s colors in Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
At least half of the apartments in the 80-unit housing project on Fruitville Road will be reserved for homeless individuals with disabling conditions.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2018
City Commission denies homeless housing appeal

Despite neighborhood concern, the City Commission will not hear an appeal challenging approval of a planned Fruitville Road apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arden and Norbert Kreisch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Norbert Kreisch, longtime circus performer, dies at 89

Kreisch was best known for his convincing gorilla act.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 74: Lisa Stortstrom

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler and Southface Institute Science Advisor Charles Reith stand with a pile of mulch that will soon be used as the foundation for a microforest.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Sandwich terns get their name from the seaside English town in which they were first observed. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 2, 2021
Bird of the week: Sandwich tern

Rarely seen inland, the Sandwich tern dives for its meals of fish or shrimp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker said commissioners delivered his 50th and final budget message. "I'  ve never had one with more money than I have needs," he said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 7, 2017
Manatee sheriff on patrol for funding

Starting a Lakewood Ranch patrol district still a long ways off.

  • East County
  • News
A 2021 survey showed an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2022
Environmental concerns continue for Sarasota Bay, expert says

Tomasko discussed the health of Sarasota Bay, what local leaders should consider in 2022 and the effects of losing about 2,000 acres of seagrass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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