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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Just out for a little doggie me time

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2023
Riverview girls lacrosse star leads nation in goals, total points

Rams junior Susan Lowther has 79 goals and 37 assists (116 points) through 13 games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2021
In the Shadows

Although their teams drew crowds in the tens of thousands, traveling the country to play America’s pastime, many of their experiences were never recorded. Lakewood Ranch resident Leon Harris Jr. remembers his time in the Negro Leagues as one of many ano

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2026
Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2015
Fire district grapples with growth

East Manatee Fire Rescue's biggest problem is making sure fire trucks fit in communities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Homebuilder buys Moore's Dairy site for $4.7 million

Upper Manatee 288 LLC, managed by Carlos Beruff, purchased the former Moore's Dairy site out of foreclosure for $4.7 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Gullett launches science and engineering club; Manatee County cuts 54 positions; County allows buffer variance; Neal Communities joins tech adventure; and Pastries by Design moving to Main St.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Manatee addresses irrigation concerns

Residents in the Mill Creek 7 Homeowners Association are concerned a recent dip in pressure for their reclaimed water may happen again. Manatee County has taken steps to correct the problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Planning commission endorses Rye Road project

Medallion Home is seeking a rezone and preliminary site plan approval for a 35-acre project on Rye Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 13, 2013
Historical Society gets a glimpse of Villa Am Meer

Joy Baker spoke about the private Longboat Key property she began blogging about in March 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.13.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring updates from Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, The Ringling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • October 19, 2016
Bayfront planning organization members revealed

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has announced the makeup of a nine-member board of directors that will be responsible for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2015
Delays, progress at State Street garage

Although the completion of the State Street parking garage has been pushed back a month, developers of commercial property at the site are moving forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

The word at UTC: Microsoft to open; Students have science smarts; Library closes for makeover

  • East County
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • June 17, 2014
Flawless finish

Flawless finish

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  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Builder sets company record in home sales

Sales totaling $100 million in 2013 keeps local builder Medallion Home optimistic about the future of the company.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota County hosts poultry workshop at The Farm

The McIntosh Middle School facility hosted a workshop to teach kids poultry husbandry and prepare them for the Sarasota County Fair in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 10, 2023
All Angels Church hosts first Christmas tea and concert

Music director David Stasney and members of All Angels Church threw a high tea with a harp and soprano concert to celebrate the Christmas season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2019
Cringe Blog: I've got a bad idea

One is a meta masterpiece; the other a terrifying allegory.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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