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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 22, 2020
Back to campus for ODA students

Out-of-Door Academy's new middle school facility provides enough space for students to be social distanced.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Classroom welcomes student's return

Student Shane Hense returned for his first day of school at Braden River Elementary Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 1, 2020
Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

Culmination of the master plan nears in Lakewood Ranch as we enter the 2020s

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 20, 2016
Residents lobby for restoration of historic architecture

As Ringling College works to transform the old Sarasota High School into an art museum, some residents want the building restored down to the very last detail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 22, 2024
Longboat businesses plan to move forward in wake of hurricanes

Businesses recount on how they were affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton and wonder how the high season on Longboat will look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2024
Single-span bridge preferred to replace for Little Ringling Bridge

A single bridge to replace the twin spans would cost an estimated $59.1 million. Construction would not begin until 2028.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

Four local veterans shared their military experiences with students at Freedom Elementary School Nov. 8 as part of "Bring a Vet to School" day, organized through BrightHouse Networks and the History Channel. Veterans also demonstrated how to fold the U.S. flag during the hourlong presentation.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2017
They did their jobs

We’re in the camp of high credits for Longboat Key and the region’s public officials’ performance during Irma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota senior rounds back into form after serious knee injury

She is hoping to prove to college scouts that she deserves a scholarship.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 2, 2014
Sharp shooter

The Out-of-Door Academy senior forward Lisa Hoffman scored a career-high 33 points Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Editor's note: Responses to our April Fools' edition this year drew plenty of laughs, as well as some criticisms. Here are some of the comments we received.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2015
Sidelines

Thunder dominates Cougars in rout; GSJGA tees off in monthly series; Orioles’ extended spring training season underway

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2025
Virtual tours now offered at UF/IFAS Extension

Self-guided tours now offered by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County on a range of educational topics from landscaping to sustainability both in person and online.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Former Mote aquarium to become interactive seafood restaurant

The restaurant, “Fresh Catch,” will allow guests to do just that: catch their own seafood for meals.

  • April Fools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 11, 2022
Shorebirds start arriving on Longboat Key

There's no nesting activity yet, but birds are starting to gather on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Soccer stars train at Premier

Twenty-four members of the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team participated in a weeklong training camp at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 30, 2025
Street sign replacement begins on Longboat Key

The new signs will be installed throughout the next month and match the new street light aesthetics of the undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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