• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • 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
  • LWR Life
  • 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
  • LWR Life
  • 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
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota

Dr. Roger Brindley, Principal Dr. Stephen Covert and Kun Shi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Gift of knowledge

Pine View School celebrated the dedication of its Confucius Classroom Tuesday, Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barwin
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Barwin awaits new process

For Tom Barwin's first evaluation since taking over as city manager, commissioners will have to navigate a different process than the one used for his predecessors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Blue Rooster and Darwin's on Fourth are bright spots in the Rosemary District, but gaps remain unfilled elsewhere in the neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Optimism remains intact in Rosemary

The Rosemary District hasn't developed as quickly post-recession as some hoped it might, but the prevailing attitude throughout the area is that growth is inevitable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Homeless debate shifts focus

Homelessness expert Dr. Robert Marbut said his upcoming report makes addressing the 'crisis' of homeless families and children a top priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
SKVA debates outdoor displays and dredging

New twists on familiar debates drove the discussion during Siesta Key Village Association's Tuesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
News Briefs

Closures planned for Veterans Day; City Commission to extend Street Team program; Broken Egg closes in Siesta Key Village

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richardson
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
GWIZ
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Casagrande
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota coach Ed Volz celebrates following his team’s district championship victory over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The time the Cardinal Mooney High girls 400-yard freestyle relay team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High boys cross-country team captured its first regional championship at the Class 4A-Region 2 meet Nov. 2, in North Port.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers finish fourth at state meet; Former Southeast star to offer training; Lady Blazers fall in regional quarterfinals; i9 registration is underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
« 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 »
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 in Sarasota

1
Evidence discovered in the home of 33-year-old Demond L. Smith who was arrested by Sarasota police on multiple charges.
  • December 20, 2025
Repeat felon faces charges in Sarasota drug bust
2
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
3
District 5 representative Ron Cutsinger will be the 2026 chairman of the Sarasota County Commission.
  • December 19, 2025
Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair
4
Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
5
All games in the 2027 Sarasota College Softball Classic will be played on the championship field (lower left) at the new 17th Street Park Regional Sports Complex.
  • December 18, 2025
New north Sarasota park draws major collegiate softball tournament

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 © 2025 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.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now