• 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
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • 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
  • Elections
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • 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

Development Associate Julie Anderson poses with Special Events Coordinator Marlene Hilier for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: at 'Connecting...Women, Passion and Purpose'

'Connecting...Women, Passion and Purpose,' a networking and non-profit showcase event for women was held Sept. 22 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy Gamgl poses with Wanda and Kit McKeon
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key and Venice Chambers of Commerce

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and the Venice Chamber of Commerce held a combined chamber event Thursday, Sept. 22 at Bentley's Resort in Osprey.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Officials broke ground on the Esplanade community today. Photo courtesy of Candice McElyea.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2011
Developer breaks ground on Esplanade

Developer Taylor Morrison today broke ground on Lakewood Ranch's newest community, Esplanade.

  • East County
  • News
Francesca Magnotti, Liam Lizotte and Chance McArtor play with the fire hose.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Firefighters Visit St. Boniface Preschool

The Siesta Key Fire Department visited St. Boniface Preschool on Sept. 22.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
Mustangs remain undefeated

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved its record to 29-0 with victories over Venice, Riverview and Seminole Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
April Piana of Cutting Loose Salon and Spa applies the finishing touches to fashion show model, Penny Hill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Finishing Touches

Models showcased fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers during the Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Beth Pheney, Nancy Phillips, Donna Soda and Julie Cutmore all belong to the Summit Group in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show

More than 300 business professionals and their guests gathered at the Polo Grill and Bar for the Women's Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's annual fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21. Guests enjoyed lunch, a fashion show, featuring fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the Women's Council of Realtors Education Fund and Children First, an organization dedicated to strengthening children and families by improving the quality of their lives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Staying Positive

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for positive and stress free matches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird of a Feather

Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) has offered its assistance to the town in its search for an interim town manager.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2011
FCCMA offers to help with interim manager search

The group can provide guidance through former managers and a list of managers currently seeking employment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Ringling Bridge will close one inside traffic lane next week during the hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2011
Ringling Bridge becoming energy efficient

The Ringling Bridge's 98 streetlights will be retrofitted with energy efficient lights starting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2011
Land deal made on Tara Bridge

Manatee County Commissioners on Tuesday approved a $1.6 million deal to purchase land from developer Pat Neal as part of an eminent domain settlement agreement.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2011
IT restructuring irks Bartolotta

The city manager believes the Sarasota City Commission's decision to transfer the Information Technology Department out of his office is a reflection on his management ability.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 4647 4648 4649 4650 4651 4652 4653 4654 4655 4656 »
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
The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has issued a rabies warning.
  • July 22, 2026
Rabies case prompts public health warning in Sarasota County
2
Kyle McCreight participates in the Eastern Regional Qualifiers in 2026.
  • July 22, 2026
4-time 'American Ninja Warrior' contestant isn't done trying to reach national finals
3
The Lakewood Ranch Library will open an hour later starting Aug. 1 due to a hiring freeze that was implemented in February. Commissioner George Kruse says hours could be further reduced if the property tax referendum passes in November.
  • July 22, 2026
Property tax cuts will cause 'new normal' in Manatee County
4
Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight
  • July 22, 2026
Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight
5
Defender Declan Watters (left) is one of several Sarasota Paradise players learning from lead assistant Trevor Sinclair (right). The Paradise are 5-10-3 in USL League One and 6-13-3 overall, as of July 16.
  • July 22, 2026
Assistant coach brings wealth of experience to Sarasota Paradise

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