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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Our View: Suspension reveals law flaw

The recent case of Manatee County Sheriff Lt. John Murrell being slapped with a three-week suspension is appalling, but revealing. In a reasonable world, Murrell would be lauded, not sharply disciplined.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The 2011 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 23 through May 1 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2018
Your calendar for fitness

A roundup of health and wellness activities.

  • Health
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 23, 2018
Braden River High School students had a ball

Debutantes Dynah Banks and Fayth Walker participate in Cotillion at The Fete Ballroom on April 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 7, 2018
Gene Witt memorial dedicated in East County

Students will benefit from memorial's outdoor classroom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 24, 2015
Three things: Personal best

What three homes captured Contributing Writer Bob Plunkett's heart in 2015?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By 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
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Salute! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen at Salute! Ristorante with co-owners Marco Guadagnini and chef Laszlo Bevardi, as Bevardi prepares their agnolotti pasta dish. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 18, 2026
Triathlon brings mindfulness to Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

The Mindful Triathlon hosted 136 entrants who ran, meditated and did yoga.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 15, 2024
New hurricane graphics better explain the dangers of approaching storms

CEO and Chair of the Climate Adaptation Center Bob Bunting stressed the importance of understanding hurricane forecasts and what they mean for hurricane seasons that are increasing in intensity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 20, 2023
FST play 'Pictures From Home' focuses on the family photo album

Sharr White's powerful adaptation of the book "Pictures From Home" asks, "Whose images are they, anyway?"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 21, 2025
Gulf of Mexico Drive will remain the name of Longboat's main road

Residents shared opinions on a road name change with the Longboat Key Town Commission, with over 500 emails flowing in, more than 80% advocating to not change.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Longboat Key: Cops Corner 06.16.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 22, 2023
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrates its 50th anniversary

A Florida gardener's legacy has left a lasting imprint on Sarasota's waterfront.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 25, 2015
City manager criticizes county, Marbut shelter philosophy

With Sarasota County examining locations in north Sarasota for a possible homeless center, Tom Barwin says the county is following an “increasingly discredited” consultant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2014
Town seeks 911 dispatch answers

Costs and savings of dispatch decisions remain unclear, but a recent report shows the high cost of each 911 police call.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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