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Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sandra Byers and Pete Vrinios join forces to create candy canes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

  • East County
  • News
Grant, a 1-year-old puppy, has been living with Lakewood Ranch's Teresa Will. He'll go to university at Southeastern Guide Dog's campus in Palmetto in October for more training.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 18, 2021
Southeastern Guide Dogs needs more puppy raisers in Lakewood Ranch

Southeastern Guide Dogs seeks puppy raisers in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
A series of buttons make navigation from the home page easy.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat rolls out new website design

New features include ADA options, access to town's social media feeds, mobile features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Power and Light line specialist Johnny Allison has the automated lateral switch he is about to install on the 4100 block of 45th Street East in Bradenton.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
Florida Power and Light switch should power improvements

New Smart Grid technology installed for William H. Bashaw and surrounding community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 5, 2014
Tara CDD selects new landscaping contractor

Supervisors expect the change to save about $30,000 annually.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 4

MaryAnn Tygh Parks captured this photo of a fawn having a bite to eat at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Gaines started filming when he was 10 years old. Now, an episode of his series is being shown at the theater he grew up going to.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 25, 2018
A world of his own: IT specialist explores new territory in film series

Barry Gaines will follow the second episode of his series to two film festivals this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch continues to be the nation's No. 1-selling, multigenerational community as announced Tuesday by real estate consulting firm RCLCO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 4, 2022
The Villages reclaims top spot over Lakewood Ranch as best-selling master-planned community

Lakewood Ranch remains nation's No.1-selling, multigenerational community as the RCLCO consulting firm issues survey results.

  • East County
  • News
Severe sand erosion on the south end of Longboat Key means there’s not much recreational beach left at high tide behind condominiums like L’Ambiance.
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Shoreline projects to watch this season

How much sand will upcoming local beach projects bring? Enough to fill the Empire State Building’s 1.37 million cubic yards — nearly twice. Read on to learn plans for your favorite beach this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High School Kiltie band performs in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Trip to Hollywood makes big impression on Kilties

Around 150 Riverview High students traveled 2,500 miles to perform in the parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Shyu is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and vocalist who will perform “Nine Doors” at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Club Sudakoff. Photo courtesy Lynn Lane
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 4, 2019
New Music New College will offer a series of bold works in the 2019-2020 season

Peek into the minds of New Music New College Director Stephen Miles and Producer Ron Silver to see what they're looking forward to this season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 18, 2022
Museum exhibit expands horizons in 'Picturing Science'

Have you ever peered inside a meteorite? The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is showing visitors how science and technology have lent researchers new insight into the natural world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan concerns

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted to hold off on making recommendations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments until it can learn more about the findings of a wireless-communications study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 26, 2016
Children on hunt for Easter message

Harvest United Methodist welcomed hundreds of children for its annual Easter egg hunt March 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota residents parade through the streets after they vote to approve Sarasota County. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Libraries & Historical Resources.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 1, 2021
Sarasota County Centennial: Start of county was contentious

A dispute over (you guessed it) roads set up the official establishment of Sarasota County on July 1, 1921.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.4.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
At least eight fire-rescue units were sent to the  crash Friday night of two vehicles at Myrtle Street and U.S. 301 north of downtown. (Sheriff's Office photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 18, 2021
Sarasota man killed in crash on U.S. 301

Fatal crash took place around 10:43 p.m. at Myrtle Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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