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Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By John Gudritz |
  • October 18, 2012
My View: The need for a master plan is clear

Being in the fortunate position of owning an investment management business that allows me to work from anywhere, I have chosen to spend the rest of my career in two of the most beautiful places in the country, Siesta Key and Traverse City, Mich.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.18.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As part of the project, the sidewalk will be extended along the south side of Ringling Causeway, and Australian pines removed on both sides.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • October 14, 2019
Trail expansion along Ringling starts soon

Australian pines will be removed as part of city of Sarasota project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Jay Berman with Phil King
  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's next executive director. Berman will start his new role the first of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Walk particpants smile before beginning their mile of hope.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 6, 2014
A Mile of Hope for Diabetes

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong. Close to 30 people began their Easter weekend with the annual walk in Joan M. Durante on Saturday, April 19. The walk is meant to raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch wideout Michael Cucci celebrates with Chris Austion after a Cucci touchdown.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs look to build off winning season

Year one under coach Rashad West was a success.

  • East County
  • Sports
The long-awaited federal beach permit for a sand and groins project arrived Monday afternoon.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 15, 2014
Town receives federal beach permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock says the possibility that both sand and groins are coming to the north end of the Key this summer is still slim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Utilities manager Bob Simons said an effort to create metered billing for Lakewood Ranch Phase 1 irrigation also resulted in improved pressure.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2020
Meters solve uneven water billing in Lakewood Ranch

Half-million dollar investment by BRU to pay off for Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will discuss the proposal at a meeting Monday to decide if further research and action is desired.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
City considers civil citations for cannabis possession

City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes the change would provide criminal justice benefits and help avoid overly punitive penalties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said whatever ends up on the property must make sense from a financial standpoint — which means it must be something residents are interested in using.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner speaks out on property’s future

Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle says he doesn't know what will end up on his property, but he is laying the groundwork to unite supporters behind whatever plans develop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
City manager candidates and pension ordinance modifications are the main topics at today’s regular meeting at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2012
Commission to pick city manager today

There are only three city managers that Sarasota city commissioners can choose from after another candidate dropped out last night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Moyer and his niece Julia Devecchio, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, have a quarantine-style prom since Devecchio's actual prom was canceled. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area seniors miss final important high school moments

Lakewood Ranch area high school seniors share disappointment over school event cancellations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 1, 2013
Bridge study could span three years

FDOT is in the beginning phases of studying whether to repair or replace the structurally deficient bridge that connects Bradenton Beach and the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MLFB President Wes Chandler informed the players on Thursday that the league's 2016 season has been cancelled.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2016
Major League Football cancels its 2016 season

After another year of development, professional league plans on return in 2017

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 6, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2018
John S. (Jack) Weber

John S "Jack" Weber passed away June 25, 2018, he lived in Holmes Beach, Florida and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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