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  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 5, 2026
From flips to ballet, Ski-A-Rees have done it all on the water since 1957

For nearly 70 years, Sarasota's iconic Ski-A-Rees has blended athleticism, showmanship and community spirit in a tradition that draws hundreds to their beloved Sunday performances.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
St. Matthew's House offers homeless and addicted men a second chance

With the help of local churches, such as Siesta Key Chapel, St. Matthew's House hopes to become self-sustaining.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 15, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: 'Clybourne Park'

Artistic Director of Asolo Repertory Theatre, Michael Donald Edwards talks about his experience directing "Clybourne Park."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Tennis players, friends rally behind Ron Morrisette

Morrisette, a Sarasota resident, was diagnosed with lymphoma in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 11, 2012
GOLF TIPS: Set Your Own Par For More Fun

Too often when I play with amateurs their frustration level rises pretty quickly, as their score begins to climb over par.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 2, 2023
Sarasota event on aging shows young attendees a new point of view

Participants at the International Intergenerational Event tried on the Sarasota Aging Sensitivity Suit, which simulates being in your late 70s or early 80s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 9, 2011
Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2014
Colony ruling delayed until Feb. 10

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May wants more time to digest arguments before he rules on a Colony settlement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 28, 2024
Residents opposed to New College tree removal booted from meeting

The Board of Governors refuses to allow public comment on Uplands Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Missing the parking point

The Sarasota County Commission is not getting the point on the Siesta Key Public Beach renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 28, 2022
The top 10 East County sports moments of 2022

Once again, teams and individuals from the area brought home plenty of hardware over the last 12 months.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2025
Sarasota, Manatee community involvement key to Senior PGA Championship success

Championship Director Eric Nuxol stimulates interest as ticket sales and volunteer registration has begun.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • May 26, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Beach'n Rides & Rentals

Add a speaker, grab a smoothie, and make your ride part of the experience. Because in Sarasota, the journey should be just as fun as the destination.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Manatee Schools employs budget freezes

Facing a potential shortfall this year, the district put spending controls in place for the rest of the school year - limits that may impact classrooms, principals say.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 17, 2016
A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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