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  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Conversation with Mark Pritchett

The president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation discusses some problems facing nonprofits post-recession, and strategies looking forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Hubbard won the inaugural LECOM Suncoast Classic in 2019.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Will 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic make another star?

For Mark Hubbard, the road back to the PGA Tour ran through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
USA Group's Lance Craft and Ben Edmond say the company wants community support before it will move forward with installing small cell to improve cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. USA Groups is targeted communities that value aesthetics.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch target of new cellular technology

A cell tower developer says it can help improve service in Lakewood Ranch, while maintaining community aesthetics.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Police Department volunteers, led by Sgt. Bruce King, packed four trailers and two semi-trucks with donated supplies to bring to the Florida Keys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.04.11

We're getting what we voted for; A 3% cut in pay is still a 3% cut in pay;Deep changes needed in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, the School District of Manatee County superintendent, said the district's attorney, Mitchell Teitelbaum created a situation that compromised the integrity of his work.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2020
School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

School District of Manatee County's general counsel required to undergo sensitivity training

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High boys basketball alumnus Brion Whitley is poised for a big 2019-2020 season at Murray State. Photo courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2019
Riverview High alumnus dishes on Murray State basketball and the NBA Draft

Brion Whitley believes potential top-three draft pick Ja Morant, a Murray State teammate, is worthy of the hype.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bell helicopter landed on the Key's Gulfside beach near the 4000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2012
Helicopter makes emergency beach landing

All three passengers aboard a Bell helicopter were uninjured after an emergency beach landing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan Lobeck
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Dan Lobeck

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Wish
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Denisse Florian, right, and her 4-month-old daughter Camila Zorrilla smile as they play with a scarf during newborn family music class at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
Minding their music at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

New music classes at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center provide benefits for families through songs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2018
Kids tackle fishing

Seminar draws great cast of volunteers to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"I would never want to see the theater renovated into something more modern," J. Paul Wargo says. "It would change the atmosphere of the place. You wouldn't get that quaint family feel."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Golden Gatekeeper

Actor J. Paul Wargo never landed his dream sitcom job, but he did find plenty to laugh about in the box office at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Leonard Biberman, M.D.

Leonard Biberman, M.D., passed away peacefully, on the night of January 10, 2022, with his wife, Gloria, his children (Sandra Liederman and Charles Biberman) and granddaughter Josie Liederman, by his side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in a promotional picture for "The Americans." Image source: FX.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 6, 2018
Binge Blog: I spy, with my two eyes...

On this week's Binge Blog, we take a look at "The Americans" on Amazon Prime Video, starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor and Noah Emmerich, and Netflix's "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes," hosted by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Pictured at a Dec. 10 meeting, commissioners George Kruse wants to decrease county government regulations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 28, 2018
Lido Key resident keeps local bee population buzzin'

Beekeeper Tom Mawn works on six local apiaries, which help relocate bees to yards around the region where they’re wanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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