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Lakewood Ranch's Danielle Gassenhofer listens carefully as her children, 8-year-old Eleanor Gassenhofer and 6-year-old Edison Gassenhofer, get advice on how to cast from Robert LaVopa, a member of the Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Angler's Club Youth Fishing Seminar reels in fun

Children learned the basics of fishing in preparation for the Angler's Club annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Norma Kisida has received the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program'     s certification.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2017
Lakewood Ranch-area gardener goes extra yard

Country Creek resident builds healthy wildlife habitat.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • March 25, 2013
"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

"It's so much more than density" - getting the conversation right

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Renderings of the Bath and Racquet Club plans showcase the new residential buildings, courtyard and tennis courts slated for the site. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2021
Revised Bath and Racquet plan earns warmer response

The Planning Board offered praise for a reconfigured proposal to add 207 residential units to the fitness center site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michele Ozkan
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 24, 2016
Tatum Elementary teacher remembers Packers glory days

Tatum Ridge Elementary teacher Michelle Ozkan never planned to be a professional cheerleader. It was just meant to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
By around 9:30 a.m. Friday, FPL reported the restoration of power for 158,000 customers in the two counties. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2022
Two Sarasota County deaths appear linked to oxygen-machine power failures

A 94-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman were the first reported deaths due to Hurricane Ian, the Sheriff's Office says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The unit 1204 condominium in The Residences at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2.5 million. Built in 2001, it has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 3,582 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey Nokomis

A Sarasota condominium in The Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Land planner Bob Schmitt, consultant for the hotel site, said the State Road 64/Interstate 75 interchange is a perfect spot for new hotels.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Developer awaits approval for hotels on S.R. 64 corridor

Two hotels planned for State Road 64, west of I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a workshop regarding parkland at Bobby Jones Golf Club on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2019
City asks for input on Bobby Jones park

During the next two months, the city will produce a plan for nearly 50 acres of parkland at the municipal golf course site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 2, 2012
2012 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting: Sarasota’s Showcase for Food, Fun, Wine and Weather

2012 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting: Sarasota’s Showcase for Food, Fun, Wine and Weather

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  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O., Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • April 8, 2021
Vein Treatment Made Easy with Advanced Technology

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New housing stock increased by 10.9% between 2010 and 2020 in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area. Over that same decade, population grew by 18.2%. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 29, 2022
Sarasota region housing stock grew 10.9% from 2010 to 2020

Far outpaced by population growth, new housing stock in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area grew more than the national average in the decade between the 2008 recession and COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
George Kruse
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 7: George Kruse

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 12, 2019
Ready for the next chapter: Sarabeth Kalajian reflects on career with Sarasota County libraries

Kalajian's career spans 35 years, though it began with a chance encounter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High track and field sophomore Savannah Adams.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Savannah Adams

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore won the 800 meter run (2:31.44) March 3 at the 2023 Charlotte Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key closed its public recreation areas at Bayfront Park on March 22.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 11, 2020
What's next to reopen on Longboat Key?

Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to reevaluate his latest executive order on or before Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Weir, the Masters champion in 2003, is the only Canadian to win a major tournament.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 5, 2020
Catch big-time talent at the LECOM Suncoast Classic

The event will feature plenty of players who have tasted PGA Tour success, or are headed that direction.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has made the Fortune/Merative top 100 hospitals list for the sixth straight year. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 5, 2022
Sarasota Memorial makes Fortune/Meritage top 100 ranking for sixth straight year

With a new name for 2022, the Fortune/Meritage top hospitals list ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital among the nation's top 100 hospitals and top 40 teaching hospitals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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