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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2020
Sarasota County pauses drive-thru COVID-19 testing until Tuesday

Unable to fill all its appointment slots, the Sarasota County Department of Health said the pause will conserve resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mason Rivera, 7, meets The Grinch (Debbie Maxa).
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2023
Southside Baptist Church becomes a Christmas town

The celebration brings together the Grinch and Santa Claus along with activities like snowball throwing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Year in review: December 2012, 'District buys land for future stations'

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
District buys land for future stations

East Manatee Fire Rescue closed on two parcels of land Dec. 14.

  • East County
  • News
Three Things: A Happy Median
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 9, 2014
Three Things: A Happy Median

The median price of a home in Sarasota these days is $215,000, meaning half the houses cost more and half cost less. But what will this tidy sum buy you?

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alinari residents had become accustomed to the greenspace near their building.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Condo buys adjacent land to preserve its greenspace

The Alinari Condominium Association bought more than 54,000 square feet of land adjacent to its property to gain control of future development on that parcel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mel Gang, Nancy Chanos, Sandy Endres, June Hessel, Dick Antonello, Sue Antonello, and Debbie Andy enjoying their Fourth of July dinner outside the Seaplace clubhouse.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 6, 2023
Seaplace Condominiums celebrates Fourth of July

The tight-knit community celebrated Independence Day surrounded by longtime friends and loved ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Sheriff tackles prescription-drug abuse

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will introduce a new initiative to fight the growing problem. Sarasota County has more than twice the number of prescription overdose deaths than the state average.

  • Sarasota
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Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 1, 2011
Neighbors: Shirley Goodman

It is hard to say whether it is easier to spot Shirley Goodman from across the room due to her glitzy garb or the sound of her tapping feet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An image of the baby scallops printed from the microscope. The pickle-looking shape from the image on the right is what the scallops use to attach themselves to the sea grass.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Saving the bay, one scallop at a time

When the microscopic baby scallops begin to develop the ability to attach, it is time to release them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons will perform at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2013
East County to celebrate arts

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the sixth annual Ovation event Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • News
Alejandro McCurry-Oliver, Aisha Quadir and Alia Quadir. Photo courtesy of Eve Johnston.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

When in Rome; Ciao, Italia; Student talent

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala will be a virtual-only event, Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced Wednesday.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2020
2020 Dick Vitale Gala will move to a virtual presentation

The event, already postponed from April to September, will now be online-only out of COVID-19 concerns.

  • East County
  • Sports
Executive Chef Jeremy Thayer said the Grove's kitchen was built with wonderful "attention to detail."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Sneak peek performance at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street's newest restaurant , the Grove, hosts VIP party before Dec. 10 opening.

  • East County
  • News
Both women were arrested after a Crimestoppers tip and an undercover operation revealed illegal activity in a Bay Street home.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 18, 2017
Mother and daughter arrested after tip about possible prostitution

Undercover officers were offered sexual favors and given an unlicensed massage at a Bay Street home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 3, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank launches fifth annual campaign against summer hunger

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 40,000 children during summer break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Palmetto's John Tucker, 3, tries on a virtual flight suit before visiting with Santa.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 16, 2016
Families suit up for Santa

Mall at UTC unveils interactive Santa experience for children.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Whitney Stewart.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Congratulations, Cadet

Sarasota Military Academy alumna Whitney Stewart named Boys & Girls Club of America National Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key purchased new crosswalk signs and installed them Feb. 10 to speed up the bureaucratic process.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns on Longboat Key

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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