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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 14, 2015
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse: A taste of Old Florida

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The late Richard Albero, who lived in Del Webb, wrote a book about his 1,200-mile walk from Tampa to New York to raise $56,000 for the Wounded Warrior project. He died in 2020 and is being honored at the Tribute to Heroes Concert.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2021
Tribute to Heroes Concert in Lakewood Ranch a chance to support vets

Tribute to Heroes Concert will be held at the Greenbrook Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch on May 22.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: March 4

Yvonne Harper captured this photo of a perfect bloom on John Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 4

Gordon Silver captured a photo of this white ibis and white wader in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fireworks set off near colonies of nesting shorebirds can scare the parents into leaving their nests—with dire consequences for their chicks.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • June 25, 2021
Bird of the week: Watch out for skimmers as holiday weekend approaches

Beach party animals must take heed of the creatures that got there first.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2021
East County weather page photo: March 4

Don DiNunzio captured this photo of a sunset from his backyard in Greenfield Plantation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Terry Courter is the new pastor at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 4, 2018
Lakewood Ranch pastor no longer fights the call

Living Lord Lutheran has a new pastor in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
Sidelines

Junior players place in all-star showcase; Local golfers tee off in FSGA championship; Miracle League seeks players; Ohio State alumni to hold tailgate party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

Questions and answers with the candidates

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  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.6.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 development group is asking the city to consider facilitating a mixed-use project featuring a boutique hotel and gourmet market on St. Armands Circle. Image via city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2021
Sarasota entertains St. Armands hotel plans

Despite concern from Longboat Key officials, the Sarasota City Commission is considering a mixed-use project proposed for the site of a public parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A job for "Jimmy"

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sahar Muhammad
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 12, 2013
Behind the lens: Children of 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered as a day of tragedy and resilience in the history of the United States. Listen to voices of this generation speak about what 9/11 means to them and how they learn about it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
Scholar in Residence talks Israel affairs, religious plurality at TBI

Israeli rabbi and lawyer Uri Regev spoke at the Temple Beth Israel weekend event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four living levels are planned above a ground-level parking facility.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 24, 2021
New developments, newer resales help drive condo market up on Longboat

Sage and St. Regis sales progress past milestones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.15.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 8, 2016
New Longboat Key turtle rules face close crawl

In a tie vote, the Longboat Key Town Commission nearly takes the beak out of turtle regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Hector Ferran |
  • March 15, 2013
"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

  • Arts + Culture
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