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Since the Oct. 10 accident, friends and family have placed flowers and photos in memorial.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2016
FHP cites alcohol in death of Lakewood Ranch teens

Florida Highway Patrol cites drinking, high speed as factors in fatal crash on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Esteemed tennis coach Nick Bollettieri called IMG Academy student Christian Harrison, 18, one of the sport’s rising stars.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Local tennis player opens up before Sarasota Open

IMG Academy student Christian Harrison has overcome wrist and hamstring injuries in recent years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 11, 2015
OBITUARY | Kent Lamar Reedy

Kent Lamar Reedy, 65, of Osprey and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jorge Blanco's sculpture, "BRAVO!", is an advisory board's top choice for a new public sculpture — but only after a round of revoting.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
Discord arises on public art project

A question is dividing the residents responsible for placing sculptures in the center of the city’s roundabouts: What, exactly, should public artwork look like?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The parking garage would include 521 spaces, and the paid parking system would be tiered based on parking space locations.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
St. Armands garage hinges on parking revenue

The city is proceeding with plans to pay for a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but some officials are hesitant to make a 20-year commitment to paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae. (Courtesy Rusty Chinnis)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 6.7 million scallops

Last week's release of 6.7 million larvae was the group's first of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The gas station at the north end of Longboat Key has been abandoned for nearly a decade.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 15, 2018
Sale could pump new life into Longboat north-end gas station

Planning, Building and Zoning officials have had preliminary conversations with a potential developer about putting a new gas station at the property

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Samantha Castro and Savana Durr, who play for the Real So Cal club team, look at the 1991 Women's World Cup trophy on Thursday at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2017
U.S women's soccer faces England at Premier Sports Campus

Match will be played at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as part of Winter Showcase.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Carolyn Mason respresents District 1; Alan Maio, who was elected in November, represents District 4.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2014
County commissioners choose 2015 chair

The Sarasota County Commission unanimously chose Commissioners Carolyn Mason and Alan Maio for chair and vice chair, respectively, at the board retreat today.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Danny Sams and 8-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell recently finished competing in their first season of the United States Auto Club National Series. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2012
Speed seekers learn camaraderie

Eight-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell and his 10-year-old teammate, Danny Sams, recently finished their first season racing quarter midget cars in the USAC National Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota catcher Brandon Chapman was one of three Sailors named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association 2014 Baseball All-State Team.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League announces all-stars; Sarasota to receive Special Olympics grant; Local players named to all-state team; Sarasota Scullers finish 12th at nationals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 839 Siesta Key Circle  was built in 1972. It has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,233 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2020
Siesta Key Circle home sells for $2.44 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 6-10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.9.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By The Observer |
  • July 29, 2020
The Observer's 2020 primary election recommendations

With absentee ballots sent out and early voting starting Aug. 8, here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.30.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Obituary: Ronald Miller

Ronald Miller, 72, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11, after an unexpected cardiac arrest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Looky what I found

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2016
Southside hosts first Farm to Fork dinner

Southside Elementary School students served up a farm-fresh meal during Southside's first annual Farm to Fork Family Feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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