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By Berkley Mason |
September 6, 2017

Manatee schools close Friday due to Hurricane Irma

Manatee County declares state of emergency as Irma approaches.

East County
News

By Bret Hauff |
April 11, 2018

Longboat looks to combat north-end erosion

Town officials have noticed high erosion at the north end of Longboat Key, a situation officials have considered fixing with an emergency beach nourishment project.

Longboat Key
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
February 15, 2012

Maestro Victor DeRenzi: Man of the opera

Maestro Victor DeRenzi wields more than just a baton - he wields power. For 30 years, the uncompromising artistic director has brought Verdi, verve and distinction to the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
January 15, 2024

'Embracing Our Differences' art exhibit returns to Bayfront Park

The global art show kicks off with a party featuring music and food trucks on Jan. 21.

Arts + Culture

By June LeBell |
February 29, 2012

Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

Arts + Culture

By Lauren Tronstad |
February 15, 2023

Traffic troubles move to north end of Longboat

The town braced for headaches associated with a Bradenton Beach sewer line project, but commissioners have received few complaints.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 3, 2023

Sarasota's Sage Restaurant honored by Wine Spectator magazine

The restaurant won the 2023 Award of Excellence for its wine selection and service.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Samantha Chaney |
March 26, 2019

Sheriff Tom Knight named 2019 Community Advocate Of The Year

In 2018, the Sheriff's Office collected more than 1,300 gifts and more than $3,700 in gift cards for GAL in a holiday toy drive.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
January 21, 2016

Ed Smith Stadium named Field of the Year

Over the past six years, 640,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles baseball at Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
October 8, 2025

St. Boniface hosts paw-inspiring event for pet owners

Rev. Nikki Seger led the Siesta Key church's annual pet blessing on Saturday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Harry Sayer |
March 10, 2023

Students awarded at Teen Court awards dinner

The Teen Court Scholarship Awards Dinner recognized several local students at Michael's On East on March 8.

Black Tie

By Nat Kaemmerer |
April 9, 2021

So long, Solorzano

Longtime maintenance man retires.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo |
October 19, 2010

Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Clubs and The Women's Leadership Council are seeking nominations for the Men and Women of the Year Award.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
April 5, 2024

Girls Inc. honors three women who are strong, smart and bold

The nonprofit’s 34th annual Celebration Luncheon provided a dose of inspiration.

Black Tie

By Brian Gunnell |
May 2, 2012

Bridge Bites: The power of deduction

This is not the most swashbuckling auction ever to appear in Bridge Bites, but the deal does provide a test for Declarer's powers of deduction. Cover up the E-W hands if you would like to test your own powers.