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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
County sets maximum millage rate

The Sarasota County Commission has set its maximum millage rate for Fiscal Year 2012 not to exceed the current rate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pat Thompson
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Studio Space: Pat Thompson

The junior at Ringling College of Art and Design thrives in her natural state of sculpting new works. Her latest project features found pieces of wood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Cops Corner 07.29.10

A man in a fast-food restaurant drive-thru paid for his order with a $50 bill. He received $42.87 in change. The man drove around the building and pulled into the drive-thru again to order a couple of more hamburgers. Again, he pulled out a $50 bill to pay, but the employee said she didn't have enough change and asked if he had any smaller bills. He said he didn't, and she replied that she had just given him $42.87 in change a few seconds ago.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Guest Author |
  • April 2, 2019
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Stan Rutstein, Executive Director Robyn Faucy, Jo Rutstein
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 10, 2018
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's gears up for its gala

The Cause4Hope Kick Off Party was held Oct. 10 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch women help stuff backpacks for Stillpoint Mission to donate to children. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch volunteers help Stillpoint Mission distribute backpacks in Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch volunteers stuff 700 backpacks to be distributed to children in need.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fruitville Elementary School students look through the 250 books from the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 10, 2019
Hooked on phonics: Fruitville Elementary School receives book donation

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a free book distribution for Fruitville Elementary School students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
As of summer 2020, Mote announced it had raised more than $75 million toward the aquarium project — less than 60% of the $130 million goal the organization set in 2018.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2021
Mote works to get aquarium project across finish line

Still shy of a $130 million fundraising goal and awaiting development approvals, Mote Marine officials say plans for a destination attraction remain on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two projects in Sarasota and Manatee took different approaches to creating affordable housing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2019
Affordable Housing: New projects seen as signs of progress

Affordable developments in Sarasota and Manatee are contributing to the regional housing supply.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners approved of a plan to save thousands by wrapping buses to look like trolleys for a Siesta Key route.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2013
SCAT creates 16 full-time positions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, approved the creation of nine Sarasota County Area Transit positions and the conversion of 17 part-time employees to seven full-time employees.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City and county government administration buildings will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2018
City, county closures scheduled for Labor Day

Government buildings in Sarasota County will be closed and trash collection schedules will be adjusted for the Sept. 3 holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sarasota Orthopedic Associates |
  • October 29, 2018
Eat Smart to Manage Arthritis

Eat Smart to Manage Arthritis

  • Health
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Katie Stults, Reese Nippert, Ciara Perez, Collier Moser, Carley Ramsden, Rylee Roads and Kelly Collins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2016
Girls on the Run teaches lessons that everyone should learn

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Footage from a body camera shows a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy responding to a scene in the Lakewood Ranch area. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
Manatee deputies to get body cameras

Manatee County Sheriff's Office to purchase body cameras for deputies.

  • East County
  • News
It's hard enough to avoid sandhill cranes in the roadway when not speeding.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2019
Slower pace would protect our wildlife in Lakewood Ranch

Slower pace would protect our wildlife in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
Joann Goldwater and Kathye Stowell
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 13, 2018
Longboat Key Democrats discuss local and national happenings at monthly meeting

Dozens of LBK club members came together March 13 to talk plans for the month ahead

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer team tops Lady Bobcats; Cougars basketball coasts to victory; SMA basketball falls to St. Pete Canterbury; Lady Sailors cruise past Lady Tarpons

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Publix plans to tear down its existing Longboat Key store in April and reopen by December.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2012
Commission to discuss Publix plans Monday

The commission will discuss three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment for the proposed project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2021
East County weather page photo: January 14

Darlene Edelman captured this bobcat playing in her backyard in University Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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