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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 4

Nancy Dobias photographed this alligator cooling off by opening its mouth at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota inks arts center design pact with architect Renzo Piano

The design agreement tops out at $36.9 million with "off-ramps" along the way. A design concept is due Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 14, 2022
Animosity takes off over approved apartments near SRQ

SRQ President Rick Piccolo disputes the subtext of a comment to Jack Collins Jr. about the airport's fight against a multifamily community at the former Sarasota Kennel Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allison Cole

The Riverview softball junior has shined on the mound and at the plate early in the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 25, 2013
Homeless Boundaries: David Dubendorf

Whether it's as 'Carrot Top' or 'Officer Dave,' most of Sarasota's homeless population know David Dubendorf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 31, 2021
Town leaders to decide on Freedom Fest celebration and parade

The measure is expected to be on the Town Commission's June 7 consent agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 25, 2015
Manatee County adopts fiscal year 2016 budget

As the county unrolls next fiscal year's budget, effective Oct. 1, officials shift the funding responsibilities of indigent health care to the county's general fund reserves.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 18, 2025
Temple Beth Sholom apartments rejected by Planning Board

The century-old synagogue wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 6, 2021
One more vote for St. Regis Longboat plan

The Town Commission will have final say Oct. 20 on a series of changes Unicorp wants for its condo and resort plan .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Sarasota has plenty of under-the-radar murals; LeBell's 'Solving Elgar' critique was off base; Differences clear between occupiers and Tea Party; Tea partyers work to restore core values; Occupier and Tea Party comparison accurate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: When the prime suspect is the wind

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2013
Spotlight: Greatest whittle show on Earth

The Circus Museum wood carvers are part of the only living exhibit at The Ringling. They carve on-site every Thursday morning, but their camaraderie is the best part of the display.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 6, 2025
Teen diver takes initiative cleaning up local waters

Inspired by her watery surroundings on Longboat Key, 15-year-old Coco Claypoole recently started her own scuba-certified youth cleanup crew in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 27, 2025
First responders dive into marine rescue training

Manatee County Beach Patrol Division rescuers led a training with Longboat Key Fire Rescue on Coquina Beach to prep them for water-based emergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch wrestlers give back to their community through caroling

The Mustangs traded singlets for singing at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2013
Design and Dine Contest landscaping unveiled

When Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper returns from work after April 25, he and his wife Missy won't have to feel far from the island in their Bent Tree home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 26, 2012
Colony judge enters orders

A U.S. Bankruptcy judge entered final orders Wednesday in a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case that's expected to be appealed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nicole Unger |
  • July 30, 2014
Day Trippin' — Hunting for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach

Day Trippin' — Hunting for shark teeth at Caspersen Beach

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