• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer | All

Dick Vitale will present a $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant in the name of Tyler Trent.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2019
Dick Vitale to present $200,000 pediatric cancer research grant at Gala

The grant will be made in honor of former Purdue University student Tyler Trent

  • East County
  • Sports
    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2019
James Joseph Viera 1940-2019

He traveled the world as a Lieutenant on several nuclear submarines from 1962-1968.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 8, 2019
'Cold War' tells a gripping tale of lovers torn apart by forces out of their control

Filming entirely in black and white accentuates the dark nature of this doomed relationship in Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski's film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
University Park resident Pat Thompson makes sure to congratulate Recreation District Chairman Bob Wood after the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2019
University Park homeowners approve golf club purchase

Homeowner who opposes the process files lawsuit against the recreation district.

  • East County
  • News
With his parents, Mary Gordon Berman and Jason Berman nearby, 3-year-old Jacob checks out some rabbits.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
Hunsader Farms hosts Shabbat event

Jewish families enjoy Shabbat nature event at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The city attorney advised the commission to approve the proposed lease termination agreement.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2019
Developer seeks cash for ending Lido pavilion lease

Before a group agrees to relinquish its rights to manage the Lido Beach pool and pavilion, it’s asking the city for more than $200,000 in reimbursements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President and CEO Jonathan Fleece, Speaker Scott Hamilton and Chairwoman Cindy Stuhley and Tom Stuhley
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 8, 2019
Tidewell Hospice welcomes figure skater and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton

The 10th annual Signature Luncheon was hosted Feb. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Joseph Khalipha, of the business Secrets of the Desert, shakes hands with patron Frank Callan, of Atlanta.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 8, 2019
A local visit to Greece in Sarasota

St. Barbara's annual festival celebrates Greek Culture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 7, 2019
Palm Grove Mennonite Church sells quilts for a cause

The show has been running for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The public is asked to be cautious of new road construction on State Road 64 at Rye Road.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 7, 2019
FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton

FDOT issues road watch advisory for State Road 64 and Rye Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairman Scott Riviere, Executive Director Alison Grand, Co-Chairwoman Penelope Bodry-Sanders and Speaker Thomas Lovejoy
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2019
Lemur Conservation Foundation throws annual Lemur Gala

Red Ruffs and Roses was hosted Feb. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 7, 2019
Off-duty Sarasota police officer assaulted at Payne Park

The incident occurred just after 12 p.m. at 2050 Adams Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Natalie Richard answers some follow-up questions on the Rosewood Massacre.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota Middle School teaches history lessons

The middle school participated in National History Day, with students giving presentations on past events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 7, 2019
Cleaning woman accused of taking jewlery, cash, Prada wallet from a Longboat home

Police are still investigating items pawned by Michelle Wood

  • Longboat Key
  • News
« 1576 1577 1578 1579 1580 1581 1582 1583 1584 1585 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
Amanda Parrish is serving as the EDC's interim CEO, and Elizabeth Cordes is the director of business recruitment and expansion.
  • April 10, 2026
Manatee County Commission changes course on Bradenton EDC
2
Drugs, cash and a rifle bullet were among the items found by Sarasota Police in a search of a 31st Way home, resulting in the arrest of Demarius R. Jones, of Sarasota.
  • April 10, 2026
Sarasota man on probation arrested on drug, other charges
3
Rod Brogan and Rachel Moulton star in Florida Studio Theatre's "Birthday Candles."
  • April 10, 2026
Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'
4
Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill is at 1525 Fourth St., Suite C, in Sarasota.
  • April 10, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District
5
Helga Williams
  • April 9, 2026
Helga Williams

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free