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  • By Emma Burke |
  • December 11, 2024
A foodie guide to 'A Christmas Story' in Sarasota

There are so many culinary revelations in the classic holiday film that I explored right them here in our neighborhood.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 2, 2022
Joe Biden, you are crushing the American people

Destroying our wealth, our way of life, our happiness and our liberty — your plan is pathetic. Rise up, Americans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2022
Bacteria prompting no-swim advisories likely from multiple sources

When bacteria levels reach unsafe levels, beach advisories go up. But that bacteria can be indicative of several situations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 22, 2017
Vengroff bemoans fees, regulations on affordable housing project

Harvey Vengroff says governmental regulations make it hard to build workforce housing in Sarasota — and city leaders agree.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 21, 2025
Town considers ownership of Bay Isles Parkway, pedestrian tunnel

With the Bay Isles Association wanting to divest ownership and maintenance of these assets, the town of Longboat Key is considering an agreement to take over ownership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Our View: Entrepreneurial spirit's alive

Here in Sarasota, Siesta Key specifically, we have proof yet again that, despite all efforts by our governments to squelch free enterprise, Americans still possess an unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2024
New Sarasota High athletic director wants to build college-style programs

BJ Ivey will continue to coach the Sailors boys' basketball team, in addition to his new responsibilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 18, 2021
Life of Luxury

WheelBase Premium Garage Condos offers car enthusiasts not only a secure place to store their vehicles but also a community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library aims for January opening

Forty-two pallets of books have arrived in anticipation of the library opening in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 18, 2022
Rams football hopes 2022 brings a deep postseason run

Riverview has another strong squad led by five-star defensive back Charles Lester III.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 18, 2020
Area athletes hope coronavirus doesn't wipe out their seasons

Seniors may have played their last high school game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 29, 2026
Lakewood Ranch High JROTC program loses longtime leaders

Lt. Col. Richard Roller and Master Sgt. William Cassidy, who are retiring, say they prepare students for any career they choose.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • February 10, 2021
Conversation with Jim Rieser

The new chief of the Sarasota Police Department discusses his transition into the top law enforcement position and his priorities for the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
Our View

Old vs. new; past vs. future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 28, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 29

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 27, 2020
The Lighter Side of COVID

Laughter really isn’t the best medicine. But here’s a prescription for comedy anyway. I’m not a doctor. It’s the best I can do.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney junior swimmer won gold and silver medals at the Class 1A state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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