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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
New Briefs

Town to hold interviews for P&Z director; Town, Chamber to unveil advertising program; Publix receives extended construction hours; Commission holds off on charter review

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  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Scott William Soule

Scott William Soule, of Bradenton passed away March 26, 2019 at the age of 29; he was born on August 12, 1989 in Wareham Massachusetts.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Chamber President Gail Loefgren and John Wojtyna, of Aqua Plumbing and Air, who is sponsoring the event this year. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 17, 2017
Craig Fugate to speak at 15th Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The seminar will take place at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kepecz-Hays
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; Tom Roberts named Five Star Wealth Manager; DWELL Real Estate adds new Realtors; Sarasota Memorial receives new surgical robot

  • Sarasota
  • News
The next SRQ Women's Expo will be held at The Grove July 26-27.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 6, 2025
SRQ Women's Expo headed to The Grove

The last expo attracted more than 500 attendees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Craig Fugate, former head of FEMA, is leading the county's after-action review about how it handled a major hurricane.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 9, 2018
Former head of FEMA presents fixes for county's emergency management weaknesses

The key points: Open more shelters earlier and simplify communications to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2012
Home-Tech hosts ribbon cutting

The air conditioning and major appliance company is opening a new facility of Lena Road today.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo El Adobe will close Saturday after spending more than 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 1957 Buick Super on display at Fathers and Fenders in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 16, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.16.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 16.

  • Sarasota
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Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, chairwoman of the Tourist Development Council, moved to approve more funding for Visit Sarasota County Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 23, 2014
Visit Sarasota County taps additional funding

The Sarasota County Commission narrowly approved an additional $769,000 for a contract with the local promotion organization Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota native Bello Nock wants to save the Big Apple Circus in New York.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 2, 2017
Bello Nock hopes to buy, revive Big Apple Circus

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the Sarasota-based clown daredevil is bidding on the bankrupt New York City circus.

  • Arts + Culture
(Photo via BroadwaySpain/Wikimedia Commons)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 8-14

There are screen classics, poetry lectures, art exhibits and live theater all vying for Sarasota's attention.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Hannah Lipsey of Punta Gorda throws knives and axes at the 2021 Sarasota Medieval Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2022
The best things to do in and around Lakewood Ranch this fall

September, October and November are busy months in Lakewood Ranch. Check out a calendar of the can't-miss events.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Lexi and Eric Creviston moved to the East County in November 2010 with their twin daughters, Hailie, right, and Kali, left. Kali has been battling cancer since she was less than 1 year old, and now is in stable condition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
East County daughter finds stability while struggling with cancer

Kali Creviston's battle with cancer may never go away, but the 5-year-old finally is beginning to be herself.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A young hawk follows the author around the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, east of Naples.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2016
Moving childhood back outdoors

In the last 20 years, childhood has moved indoors.

  • Health
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • June 4, 2009
Visit Mote to track turtles at new exhibit

Now is a wonderful time to visit Mote Marine Aquarium and check out the new sea-turtle exhibit, the Roy and Susan Palmer Sea Turtle Center, made possible through a gift from Penelope Kingman, in honor of Barry Kingman.

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  • By The Insider |
  • April 6, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/7 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/7 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 26, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters brings fashion show to Ritz Carlton

The Live, Laugh, Love Luncheon was held Feb. 26.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 27, 2021
Sarasota Chamber marks 100 years with annual breakfast

The event was held March 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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