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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Hospital Board — Northern District, Seat 1: Jim Meister

Jim Meister, a Republican, is facing Democrat Delores "Dee" McFarland in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 22, 2025
The Bay moves ahead with Phase 3 of park developments

The Bay Park Conservancy has secured a funding plan with the Sarasota City Commission and County Commission to proceed with design and construction on the third phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2010
Market Watch

Government continually frustrates market

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 27, 2022
Scribes club prides itself on giving writers good feedback — the kind way

A Lakewood Ranch writers’ club meets twice monthly to critique each other’s work and build lifetime bonds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 27, 2009
Sarasota 'Design Star' gets the boot

Jason Champion was eliminated Sunday night with only three shows remaining in the HGTV reality show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: School board violating state law

In response to the April 20, 2011, editorial, "School Board on right path," I voted "no" on this issue for two reasons.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Island Beat: Siesta lifeguards earn recognition for public service

During the Nov. 15 County Commission meeting, Chairwoman Nora Patterson remarked on a letter she had received from Robert R. Maycan, a resident of Park Ridge, Ill., regarding Siesta lifeguard Robert Martini.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Rothenberg

The District 1 incumbent and mayor is running again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2022
Longboat elections: Who's in? Who's out? Who's in the running?

Four candidates for three seats set up the first contested election in four years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 25, 2009
Cricket club readies bats for annual Six-A-Side fest

The Sarasota International Cricket Club will host its 16th annual Six-A-Side Festival Nov. 25-29 at the Sarasota Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat Key Deputy Fire Chief Chris Krajic retires

Chris Krajic was responsible for the town's EMS systems and purchasing Longboat Key's new fire truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 10, 2021
When it comes to news, we believe bigger is better

While everyone else in our industry gets smaller, we decided it was the perfect time to give readers more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
Rosedale residents open course, hearts to students

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club treated children from Moody Elementary School to lunch and golfing at the course Dec. 6 and 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 6, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Gaby Bichanich

The freshman guard powers The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team on offense.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Blossom talks about saving face (VIDEO)

This week's Diversion's cover clown has never been one to follow beauty rules. Meet Sarasota Bozo-purist Lynda Lilley.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 30, 2018
City plans downtown streetscape, park improvements

The city is moving forward with design work on a $3.7 million project to redesign Lemon Avenue and Paul Thorpe Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2021
Student artist's big display focuses on a small struggle

Emily Norris won the Best-in-Show Student Award at the Embracing Our Differences 2021 Outdoor Art Exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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