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Photo by Berkley Mason. Garrett Lindgren and Richy Evers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
East County remembers 9/11

Hurricane baby brings joy

  • East County
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located on a city-owned parcel at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 6, 2013
City finds no evidence of Save Our Seabirds claims

City staff reported that they found no issues over the past two months at the bird-rescue facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artists are invited to submit sculpture proposals for the courtyard at Payne Park Tennis Center.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2025
Artists invited to submit tennis center sculpture proposals

The city of Sarasota has put out a call to artists for sculpture submissions to be considered for the Payne Park Tennis Center courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Atomic
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 3, 2014
How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

How bazaar: Getting crafty at the Atomic Holiday Bazaar 2014

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Sarasota, Longboat Key took center stage

Sarasota residents in the area on that fateful day recount their memories of where they were when they heard the news — and how they responded in the aftermath.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 3, 2011
Bishop heads home ... until next year

The Most. Rev. David Zubik, bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been spending one-week vacations on Longboat Key for years - 15, to be exact. During his visits, he leads Masses at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City planner Jeff Speck will also be signing copies of his book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2019
City to host talk from walkability expert

Planner Jeff Speck will visit Sarasota Jan. 10 to discuss strategies for creating a more pedestrian-friendly city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2015
Lost and found: a toy story

In December 2013, the Fagerberg family traveled from Sweden to Sarasota for vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 1, 2013
New College of Florida student presents dolphin Research on Capitol Hill

Katherine Newton was selected from a pool of 800 applicants to present her research on the way dolphins use sonar to identify objects in their environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth Barnett takes a nature walk with the children of Fiwagoh Orphanage in Narkuru, Kenya. Photo by Ashlie Fulmer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
East County residents travel on mission trip

Four East County residents traveled to Africa, July 28 through Aug. 10, to visit orphans.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • May 3, 2018
Why  Florida’s  Medical  Marijuana  Program  Is  Failing

Here’s a solution to fix implementation woes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lorenzo Condensa, Justina Carter and Chris Carter.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 1, 2024
Coffee shop owners look to expand their Longboat Key business

Chris Carter, Justina Carter and Lorenzo Condensa spend most days at their coffee shop, Sips. A year of success has allowed them consider a new business venture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Courtesy photo Firefighter/paramedic James Martin with Zoe, Zander and Zara Ramsey
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Tiny trio tours safety facilities

Commissioner Lynn Larson's three grandchildren, Zander, 9, Zora, 8, and Zoe Ramsey, 5, got a close-up look at what Longboat Key police and firefighters do to keep residents safe earlier this month, during a tour of the police and north fire stations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pauline Bennett and her downtown team of agents presented the check to Jessica Hays from SPARCC.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 19, 2013
SPARCC receives $4,000 donation from Coldwell Banker

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate CARES has presented a $4,000 donation to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd Annual Men of Courage Breakfast at the Field Club Wednesday morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers, business partners and guest speakers will also all go through an automated background check via online portal
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 25, 2019
Controversial presentation prompts classroom changes

The Sarasota County School Board sought to tighten the approval process of guest speaker material in district classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 22, 2012
Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

Cemeterror mixes Halloween scares and community service

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  • Things To Do
A patriotic ride started off the day's festivities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Observer Cup

East County residents braved the windy weather Feb. 26 and headed to the Sarasota Polo Club to watch The Observer Cup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Synagogue Open House

Are you looking for a temple to call your own? On Sunday, Aug. 26 there will be a community-wide synagogue open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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