• 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

Trending | Sarasota

Dr. Donal O’Shea smiles out at the crowd after being presented with the Presidential medallion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Donal O'Shea

The fifth president of New College was inaugurated Friday, Feb. 15, along the bayfront at New College. Dr. Donal B. O'Shea assumed the role of president of New College on July 1, 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwomen Patricia Johnson, Renee Hamad, BJ Creighton and Kathy Coffey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2013
New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Brenda Maraman, Lucille Smith and Kathy Martella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

  • Black Tie
Committee women Lory Weisensee, Cindy Stuhley, Denise M. Pope, Chris Buckley-Currie and Margarete Van Antwerpen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
Compassion in Caring Luncheon

Compassion in Caring Luncheon

  • Black Tie
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2013
VIDEO: Break the Chains

People all over the world participated in One Billion Rising: a single-day of dedicated global action consisting primarily of dance strikes against violence against women. Watch a video here.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Secada
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Secada at Chillounge Night

Triple Grammy-Award winner Jon Secada performed a Valentine's Day concert as part of Chillounge Night at Hangar at Flight Source Int.

  • Arts + Culture
People follow Kelly Atkins in a guided dance to “Break the Chains”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: One Billion Rising Valentines Dance

People all over the world participated in a variety of events as part of V-Day's One Billion Rising, a single-day, Valentine's Day, of dedicated global action consisting primarily of dance strikes against violence against women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If the deal goes through, it would be the fourth major downtown property investment in the last two years for Jesse Biter.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 15, 2013
Entrepreneur plans obtainable rental units on an acre downtown

Jesse Biter plans to develop what he calls obtainable housing apartments on the site, with 180 units ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, pictured in 2009, when Mote and the University of South Florida unveiled a new partnership.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2013
Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO

Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will step down from his executive role in May but remain involved with Mote for at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwomen Diane Muldoon and Dori Zingmond
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SPARCC Fashion Show and Luncheon

SPARCC Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with CasAntica owner Peter Migliaccio.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 14, 2013
Feb. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Love Story Contest; Longboat Key love stories; Voice of Love: Bob Amer; Hermitage Artist Retreat: Ginna Hoben

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
News Briefs

Senate committee reviews outdoor smoking ban; Voters can track absentee ballots; Parking Operations Division returns to City Hall; Former employee steals $234,470 from business

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Where are the reforms?; A call for action; Crosswalk info needed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
Planners present roundabout project plans to residents

The Florida Department of Transportation listens to feedback from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 1297 1298 »
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
The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • December 12, 2025
Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands
2
Andy Harshman of Sarasota High School was named the 2026 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.
  • December 12, 2025
Sarasota High science leader named 2026 Teacher of the Year
3
Part of the renovation of Fruitville Library is a new History Center, replacing a building in Osprey a document calls "aging and inadequate to house the county's collections of historic artifacts.''
  • December 12, 2025
Fruitville Library renovations begin with Dec. 18 closure
4
Cardinal Mooney football gathers at midfield and poses for a photo. The Cougars scored on every single one of their drives in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship, piling up 52 points against the Bulldogs.
  • December 11, 2025
Cardinal Mooney is state football champ again
5
Former Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted an updated noise ordinance for the city, which was approved by the City Commission on first reading.
  • December 11, 2025
City asks: How much noise is too much?

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