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USF professor Dr. Dana Zeidler helps students as they take measurements of the meteorite.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 6, 2019
Ashton kids examine 'meteor'

Science project sponsored by Education Foundation of Sarasota County .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Universal Window Solutions owners Bob Smith, right, and Rocky Smith expect a new headquarters with a larger showroom to pay for itself through more revenue. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Sean Roth |
  • July 25, 2012
Universal Window plans for a growth spurt

The owners of a Longboat Key window showroom hope a new headquarters and larger showroom will yield oversized results. The shift is the culmination of smaller growth moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Light, breathable clothes, proper hydration and carb-rich foods can help people exercise stronger and safer during the extreme heat of a Florida summer.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 14, 2021
How to beat the heat while exercising this summer

From hydration to clothing, this is how you can beat the heat while exercising this summer

  • Health
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2017
Welcome, commissioners

New Commissioners Hagen Brody and Jennifer Ahearn-Koch say it’s difficult to determine a top priority. They should read Tom Barwin’s 2016 budget letter. That will sober them up quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key's public beach parking closed in mid-March until June 1.  It will closed again on Tuesday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 29, 2020
Longboat Key beach parking to close Tuesday

The closures will likely extend beyond the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth Woods (far right), co-owner of barre3 in Lakewood Ranch, coaches her morning class.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2015
Group Fitness: Something for everyone

Local gyms offer group classes suited for any fitness goal and age group.

  • Health
Courtesy photo Debra Fortosis, Tammy Halsted, Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, Liz Yerkes and Jack Dean
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Business Briefs

The latest local business news.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Horticulture students Samuel Jones, Evan England, Saige Freitag and Savannah Cannon admire their harvest from the community garden. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 13, 2021
Agriculture program grows in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High School begins a community garden.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Sarasota
  • News
If the parking spaces are approved, several palm trees will be removed.  David Conway
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 14, 2020
22 parking slots proposed for Siesta Village

County Commissioners favor the project and approve study of configuration and costs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges discusses his group's plans for an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41 at a workshop Thursday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2015
Developers, residents discuss downtown Embassy Suites construction

With developer Jebco Ventures hoping to begin work on a hotel at Second Street and U.S. 41 as soon as September, residents inquired about the group’s plans for construction Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Ballet dancer Danielle Brown performs Dominic Walsh’s “Dying Swan," at the Sarasota Culture Collective kickoff party.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 21, 2013

USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over former space occupied by Viking Culinary Center; Sarasota City Commission considers State Street garage designs; Sarasota County Commission to consider plans to dredge Big Pass; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tayla Rosenthal sits with Israel Defense Forces soldier, Barak.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch student has historic passion

Lakewood Ranch High junior works to share new knowledge after her study abroad.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will face re-election in November.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2012
Buchanan warns against rising debt

The Longboat Key Republican kicked off a town-hall meeting by warning against the country's growing debt.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 6

Paul Zeppenfeld took a shot of this shaving brush tree flower at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete, Connor Krug
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Connor Krug

Nine-year-old pitcher Connor Krug threw his first complete game no-hitter Nov. 20, leading the Meteors 9U travel baseball team to an 8-0 victory over the Tampa Spartans in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
"We're just taking it a day at a time on the road," says Julie Hocker, pictured here helping her son, Sheffield, slip in to costume backstage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 16, 2011
Tea party

Seven-year-old Sheffield Hocker has spent the past four months on the road playing Chip in the touring production of "Beauty and the Beast."

  • Arts + Culture
Siesta bike safety advocates say the narrow streets and crowded sidewalks in the Village pose a challenge for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Siesta Key cyclists push for safer rides

Considering the volume of bicycle activity on Siesta Key, a group of residents wants to help people bike smarter — and perhaps improve the biking conditions on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan Gagg during his freshman season at Sarasota. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2017
New Pirates quarterback makes his move

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
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