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Heather Merriman Saba
May 31, 2015

St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

Nearly 100 guests attended St. Boniface Episcopal Church's ice cream social after attending the morning service on Sunday, May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 31, 2015

Pine View School celebrates class of 2015 commencement

Among family and friends the students of Pine View School received diplomas, honors and accolades during a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 31 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 30, 2015

Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 30, 2015

Riverview High School congratulates graduates

Friends, family and faculty congratulated the new graduates of Riverview High School with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
May 30, 2015

Braden River High seniors sail toward graduation

Braden River High School seniors, the Class of 2015, graduated May 30 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center

East County
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 30, 2015

Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 61 graduates

The Out-of-Door Academy held its 17th commencement on May 30.

East County
Schools

Amanda Morales
May 30, 2015

Booker High School seniors graduate to the real world

Another class of seniors from Booker High School moved their tassels from left to right during the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Schools

Amanda Morales
May 29, 2015

Sarasota High School graduates class of 2015

The class of 2015 took its final steps as students with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 29 at Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
May 29, 2015

FYI Friday: City-county rift throws 'love train' off the rails

This week's FYI Friday features a report on the relations between Sarasota County and the city, news on a new downtown development and more!

Sarasota
News

By Nancy Schwartz
May 29, 2015

Take the Observer on your summer travels!

Participate in our "It's Read Everywhere" contest for a chance to win prizes!

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
May 29, 2015

County urges south Siesta residents to boil water

Sarasota County issued a boil-water advisory for residences and businesses on the south end of Siesta Key Friday.

Siesta Key
News

Heather Merriman Saba
May 29, 2015

JFCS 'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon

'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon honors four veterans on Friday, May 29, at Michael's On East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
May 29, 2015

Larson requests underground utilities feedback

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss cost options to bury underground utility wires and poles at its June 1 regular meeting.

Longboat Key
News

Kristen Herhold
May 29, 2015

Sarasota Chamber recognizes small businesses

Small business owners and workers of the greater Sarasota area filled the Hyatt Regency for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual Small Business Awards on May 29.

Sarasota
Business

Jessica Salmond
May 29, 2015

Manatee County Commissioners talk 2016 budget goals

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker gave the commissioners a preliminary budget outline yesterday.

East County
News

Jessica Salmond
May 28, 2015

Lakewood Ranch seniors say goodbye to high school

The class of 2015's 490 students walked to receive their diplomas Thursday, May 28.

East County
Schools

Alex Mahadevan
May 28, 2015

Homeless expert talks successes, failures in Sarasota County

Sarasota County consultant Robert Marbut returned to the area for community meetings Thursday, during which he praised the county's progress in helping homeless families, but criticized the lack of a come-as-you-are shelter.

Sarasota
News

Kristen Herhold
May 28, 2015

The highest and lowest priced homes and condos currently for sale on Longboat Key

To examine the range of inventory on the Key, we searched for the highest and lowest priced single-family homes and condominiums for sale that are not listed as pending.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
May 28, 2015

East County park receives statewide recognition

Nathan Benderson Park received the Venue of the Year award from the FLorida Sports Commission

East County
News

David Conway
May 28, 2015

Sarasota Farmers Market considers growth, permanent location

Inspired by the construction activity downtown, Sarasota Farmers Market leaders are embarking on a visioning process for the future.

Sarasota
News

Kristen Herhold
May 28, 2015

Bird Key Yacht Club hits the runway

The women of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed the final fashion show of the season on May 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
May 28, 2015

Diana Greene puts her stamp on Manatee County

The Manatee County School District handed the reigns over to Dr. Diana Greene May 27, when she was sworn in as the Manatee County School District's first African-American superintendent

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 28, 2015

Father charged with negligence in shooting case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 35-year-old Reynold Franzen with culpable negligence after his 3-year-old son shot his 1-year-old son earlier this month.

Sarasota
News

Amanda Sebastiano
May 28, 2015

Gullett students make a splash

B.D. Gullett Elementary's early pre-kindergarten students enjoyed Water Day at the East County school

East County
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
May 28, 2015

Fire Rescue aces surprise inspection

A surprise inspection from a Florida Department of Health inspector rated the Longboat Key Fire Rescue department an excellent rating for all aspects of its operations and equipment Wednesday.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
May 28, 2015

First Watch buys 114-location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

East County
News

Adam Hughes
May 28, 2015

Tower Residences condo sells for $1.95 million

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Robert Plunket
May 28, 2015

Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
May 28, 2015

Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
May 28, 2015

Biter plans residential HuB

The HuB’s founder has a new housing project aimed at those who can’t currently afford to live downtown.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan
May 28, 2015

Tracing the history of the city-county rift

Today, the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County frequently find themselves unable to work together on major issues. How did they get to this point? Can they get past it?