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Volunteer Washington Hill reads to a kindergarten class at Fruitville Elementary.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 3, 2020
Embracing our Differences sends message of inclusivity through literacy

The not-for-profit organization gifts each student a book during its Reading Day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Do: Find a fun background. It'll liven up that daily meeting without showing your dimly lit apartment.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 3, 2020
Tips for successful videoconferencing

Having trouble getting used to working from home? We can help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates, the nonprofit that runs Nathan Benderson Park, has made modifications to access but is keeping the park open.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2020
Sarasota park remains open during pandemic

Nathan Benderson Park officials will keep the park open but ask public to practice social distancing.

  • East County
  • News
Kellie and Grace Menke with their English bulldog Dozer.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 2, 2020
Cuddle up for virtual stories from Church of the Redeemer

Jacki Boedecker, director of Children’s Christian Formation, started ‘Goodnight Redeemer’ to help the community stay connected.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Weston Spoon, Courtney Hessell and Lynne Byrd with loggerhead sea turtle Chipi.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 2, 2020
Bon voyage, Chipi!

After 149 days in Mote's care, once-stranded loggerhead was released into the Gulf of Mexico on March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: April 2

Chris Tarrant snapped this shot of a southern toad on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The face masks will be reusable.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 2, 2020
From purses to masks

BSWANKY is making the move from handbags to face masks amid the coronavirus epidemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2020
Closed Sarasota beaches attract shorebirds weeks ahead of schedule

Local official says shorebirds could see a more successful season as a result of beach closures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2020
School board debates whether superintendent search will be slowed

Some board members say the search should press on while others say coronavirus response should be top priority.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Mote Marine Aquarium offers a livestream of its manatees swimming on its website.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 2, 2020
Stay busy, Sarasota : 19 ideas for staying active during self-isolation

The coronavirus pandemic might be keeping us in self-isolation, but that doesn't mean it needs to be boring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robbie Peterson Jr. was named freshman of the year on the Aurora University football team. Photo courtesy Steve Woltmann photography.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Activity on St. Armands Circle has significantly slowed during what would typically be the height of season, a cause for great concern among merchants in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2020
Merchants seek assistance during business slowdown

With rent and other expenses still looming during a public health emergency, storeowners and commercial landlords are exploring new arrangements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has 28 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2020
Two more COVID-19 patients die at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The hospital is implementing new safety protocols in hopes of limiting the spread of the disease within the facility.

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