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Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019
    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2019
Lee Clay Jordan III

Lee Clay Jordan III, 1961 - 2019

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 4, 2019
Comey talks leadership, Trump in Sarasota

The former FBI director spoke about the core values of leadership as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 4, 2019
Officials continue investigating traffic fatality

A bicyclist was killed early Sunday morning in a crash at the intersection of Waldemere Street and South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2019
Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The racers got started at 6:30 a.m.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota races to the beat of the drum

The Metro Diner's Music Half Marathon and 10K raced around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year

More than 100 club members gathered for cocktails, dinner and watched a traditional lion dance on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Jane Prince, Shirley Blanton (front) and Carol Bradley
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota's long-time residents given a Pioneer Picnic

Rotary Club's Pioneer Picnic celebrates those who have lived in Sarasota for an extended time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 2, 2019
Longboat Library showcases work of local artists, authors

The second annual Art and Authors Festival took place on Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristen Seymour, Rudi, Carol Buzilow, Laura Lev and Lenette Moshier
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Sarasota women walk for change

United States National Committee for UN Women hosted a walk at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Orre and Tricia Taormino take a look at some clothes for sale.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 2, 2019
Shop till you drop at Designing Women

The Upscale Sidewalk Sale from Designing Women benefitted the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area school fans flames of fun

Braden River Elementary hosts annual bonfire fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The top 18 elementary, middle and high school STEM projects in Sarasota were on display at the STEM Fair Expo.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 1, 2019
Students use STEM to learn, compete, play

Sarasota County students had the opportunity to shine at the 2018 STEM Fair Expo.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
University Park Country Club has 266 acres including its amenity center and golf course. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2019
Lawsuit hopes to stop purchase of University Park Country Club

Resident alleges formation of Recreation District to finance the deal was not in homeowners' best interest.

  • East County
  • News
Estrelita Thompson, Shelley Rence and Mary McNeal
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota has healthy starts, heathy hearts

An Evening for a Healthy Start celebrates 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Toni McCarty and Larry Kinsey
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
All Faiths appreciates its volunteers

All Faiths Food Bank hosts their annual volunteer appreciation awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sierra Taylor picks up trash on the beach for free Chick-Fil-A.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota gives out Chick-Fil-A for charity

A group of volunteers gets free chicken for a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brown has been piloting boats since he was seven years old.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
New focus on deck for Longboat commissioner

Outgoing commissioner plans to remain involved

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Teen Court is run by students so that defendants may be positively redirected by their peers. Photo courtesy of the Teen Court of Sarasota.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota Teen Court gets a $25,000 gift of presence

Teen Court of Sarasota plans to use a matching $25,000 grant to establish on-campus operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 10th-annual event will be held on Old Main Street in Bradenton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2019
Pirates Pep Rally set for Feb. 16

The 10th-annual event will be held on Old Main Street in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Sports
Rich Puckett inspired his son, Jason, to volunteer as well.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota volunteer sees all sides of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Experience as a boy informs Sarasota man's choices to work with children himself.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School RN Ginger Godley and HRA Mary Belvin
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 31, 2019
School board agrees to pursue plan for more nurses

Over the next several years, Sarasota County Schools will phase in more on-site LPNs and RNs to care for students’ medical needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Town manager Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker at the 2018 meeting between the county and the town.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 31, 2019
Groins, Greer Island will come up at meeting between Manatee, Longboat

One county option will be discussed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheyenne Stubbs runs the Sailors' offense against Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2019
Transfer guard helps Sailors basketball enjoy waves of success

She played at Braden River High last season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney grad Matthew Garcia, of the Tennessee Volunteers, screams during a meet against the Louisville Cardinals. Photo By John Golliher/Tennessee Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2019
Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level

Local winter sports alumni doing big things at the next level, at schools like Tennessee, Texas, Columbia, Murray State, SMU and Embry-Riddle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 31, 2019
Why capitalism is better than socialism

Start with these quotes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 31, 2019
$1.4 million wasted?

For five years, Sarasota city residents waited for what was to be a new zoning code for the future. But after spending $1.4 million and compiling 478 pages, it looks like it was all for naught.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 31

Diane McVicker captured this cloud formation rolling over Longboat Key near the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2019
East County weather page photo: Jan. 31

Sharon Piotrowski captured these clouds over the Sarasota Polo Club grounds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 31

Kath Donohue captured this shot of the John Ringling Causeway while on a run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The San Remo Estates home 3850 Tangier Terrace recently sold for $1.85 million. Built in 1956, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,699 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $57,000 in 1969.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2019
Palmer Ranch home sells for $2,003,200

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 14-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Members of the city's new Parking Advisory Committee met for the first time at City Hall Thursday, Jan. 23.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2019
Parking committee focuses on downtown strategy

The city is asking residents, merchants and property owners for insight on how to implement paid parking downtown later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County stormwater staff works on a project along a Gulf Gate street Jan. 30. The county oversees the city’s stormwater system, but both governments are taking steps to address the topic, guided in part by resident input.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 31, 2019
County, city discuss stormwater management

Across Sarasota, neighborhoods deal with street flooding during heavy rainfalls — an issue that would require an infusion of cash to address, officials say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.31.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cynthia Saunders has served as interim superintendent of the School District of Manatee County since summer. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Manatee school board moves toward superintendent contract

News briefs: Discussion looms over Saunder's hiring, Manatee County combines preserve parcels and Manatee County starts the search for new administrator.

  • East County
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • January 30, 2019
Don Piraino

Don Piraino - 4/23/47 - 2/15/09 Caring husband, dad, grandpa, friend. Love remembers .....

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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A feather banner is anchored next to the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Longboat Key staff are preparing an amendment that could prohibit that type of sign by refining the definition of flag in town code.
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