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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 3, 2024
Longboat Harbour residents celebrate Labor Day

Residents enjoyed American classics while celebrating the holiday with their close friends from the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • October 7, 2024
Arguments lead to faulty conclusion

Blaming government for economic woes misses the real causes behind problems.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Medieval Fair continues its run in Myakka City

The popular event attracts thousands to the Woods of Mallaranny along State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2024
Storm debris drop-off sites in Sarasota County to close Nov. 23

Sarasota County’s two public drop-off sites for residential vegetative storm debris will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, the county announced Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 4, 2025
Market brings local businesses to downtown Sarasota

Eat, Drink, & Shop by the Bay brought local vendors to the street beside J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 24, 2026
Sarasota Farmers Market continues to create community

The downtown market, held every Saturday, features produce, foods, crafts and other products.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 10, 2026
All about the mothers at special event in Lakewood Ranch

Petals and Poses honored the area's moms while raising funds for the Mothers Helping Mothers nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • September 27, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part One

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2018
Help is available

Support groups in our region

  • Health
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 27, 2025
Cardinal Mooney pitcher shares bond with father, Orioles manager

In the spring, Colton Hyde is a pitcher for the Cougars before heading north to be a batboy for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 28, 2024
Retiring SRQ airport chief rose from the janitor's closet to executive suite

Rick Piccolo began his 53-year career scrubbing toilets at a Buffalo airport. He will leave SRQ after 30 years doing having learned nearly every airport job along the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 18, 2026
First step taken for ice rink to glide into Lakewood Ranch's Premier Sports Campus

Manatee County has entered into a public-private development contract with Icemann Development Manatee LLC.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 5, 2022
Manatee County Sheriff's Office releases report on commissioner's suspected DUI investigation

A deputy reported that George Kruse appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 13, 2012
Barwin comments on issues

The Sarasota Observer asked neighborhood and business leaders what they felt was the No. 1 issue City Manager Tom Barwin will have to tackle in his new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 26, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 11

It was Juliette's birthday on this episode of "Siesta Key," but Alex seemed to be the one with the most to, unfortunately, celebrate this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 22, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 4 Recap

Not even a luxe gala could make everyone happy this week, and it may be that every relationship is destined for failure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 29, 2018
Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 20, 2025
Camaraderie trumps competition for the members of this racing club

Meet the members of the Sarasota Model Yacht Club, who find purpose, rivalry and plenty of laughter steering their "toy boats" across Benderson Park's Green Parrot Lake.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 9, 2024
Desire to be an advocate inspires Manatee school board candidate

Heather Felton, a former teacher, wants to continue to help students but in a new role.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 18, 2023
Manatee votes to reduce wetland protections in county development plan

Commissioners said they want to protect property rights and guard against overregulation.

  • East County
  • News
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