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John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Village atmosphere can be detriment to Key's future

Siesta Key Village has changed over the last 12 years, and not in a way that I would have anticipated or chosen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Part of the service involves lighting individual candles for personal concerns as well as four Advent candles with different names and meanings.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2019
Blue Christmas offers nontraditional service of the season

The service is an answer for those who do not feel the joy of Christmastime.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town manager Tom Harmer made the rounds to different groups in his first 100 days on the job, meeting people and promoting two ballot initiatives.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 1, 2018
Harmer's first year as Longboat Key manager was solid

Longboat commissioners pleased with Harmer's performance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 2, 2023
Pedestrian killed in accident on Lockwood Ridge Road

Florida Highway Patrol says a 76-year-old Bradenton man walked into the path of a car driven by an 80-year-old woman.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit offers a variety of routes. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2018
Manatee County to offer free day of bus service

'Try Transit Day' will be April 20.

  • East County
  • News
Regardless of how far Sam Woolf makes it on "American Idol" now, he will tour the country this summer.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 18, 2014
Q&A: Sam Woolf

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf talks "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 13, 2012
TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

TWIS Interview: Jill Sobule

  • Arts + Culture
Officials discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday, July 13.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2021
City set to lower property tax rate in 2022 budget

City Manager Marlon Brown hopes his first budget will serve as a model for long-term financial management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A conceptual carousel for St. Armands Circle Park from a February 2021 presentation. File image.
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 23, 2022
Proposed St. Armands carousel receives mixed opinions

Ride Entertainment has proposed adding a circus-themed carousel to St. Armands Circle Park. No decision has made on the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lori Boyd, Director of Marketing |
  • August 3, 2023
The First Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her History of Exceptional Care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is expanding its medical campus with a brand-new patient tower.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 30, 2020
Longboat Key Club tennis players bring their A-game for Halloween

Party animals, witches and social butterflies were abundant at the club on Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Primrose family needs your votes!

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sara Jonas included personal touches and inside jokes with her and Jamie Meyer's friendship into her children's book.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 30, 2021
Author's book for children explores love of friendship

Sara Jonas has penned a children's book benefitting the Tidewell Foundation in honor of her best friend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pippin, a whippet, flys through the air after jumping off the ramp on his way to the water for a second time. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2015
VIDEO: Flying dogs

When dogs fly? It's already happening in East County at Florida West Coast Air Dogs with some help.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 19, 2023
Longboat church rolls up its sleeves to collect sweaters, coats

The Longboat Island Chapel embarked on its second winter-clothes drive of the season for Turning Points in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Embracing our Differences was created by S. Blessing Hancock in 2016 and installed in the roundabout at Orange Avenue and Main Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2022
Florida Association of Public Art Professionals to conference in Sarasota

Sarasota's public art program will highlight the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals conference here next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seniors Tucker Kittle, Jack Cannon, Grant McCarthy, Sam Kimmell, Brian Ragone and Christos Eraclides have all been playing for ODA since they were in seventh-grade.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Out-of-door Academy Thunder

Six years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football team called a Pop Warner field home. Now, with a new stadium on campus and the support of family, friends and the community, the Thunder is prepared to leave a lasting legacy.

  • East County
  • Sports
Russell Bolingbroke and his fiancee, Lauren Flenniken, are gymnastics instructors at Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
CELEBRATIONS: Head over heels

Kids Supergym coach Russell Bolingbroke proposed to fellow coach Lauren Flenniken Nov. 22. The couple plans marry in May 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Lynn Larson and Irwin Pastor, Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, Commissioner Phill Younger, Mayor Jim Brown and commissioners Terry Gans and Pat Zunz. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2014
Commission seeks to seat new members

Who will be the next Longboat Key Town commissioners? The first candidates emerge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • April 18, 2018
The give and take of care giving

Life life lessons for giving, and receiving, care when you're unable to function as normal.

  • Health
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