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Anonymous passersby in Wroclaw, Poland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Our View: A big birthday and agenda

This is a big birthday year. The town of Longboat Key turns 60.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 23, 2019
Sheriff’s Office participates in “Operation School Zone Safety”

The Sheriff’s Office’s participation is in partnership with the Florida Sheriffs Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home in question. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
Gulf of Mexico Drive home turns heads on Longboat Key

Architect Jerry Sparkman's "Boathouse II," on the north end of Longboat Key, takes a different approach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 10, 2018
Land swap a go in Lakewood Ranch

School District, SMR move forward with deal.

  • East County
  • Schools
B.J. Bishop pictured with husband Dave Bishop.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 31, 2017
Bishop chosen as Planning and Zoning chair

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 13, 2019
Fins and Fun Family Festival lives up to the name

Mote's event focused on the impact kids can have on the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2015
OUR VIEW | The ‘taking’ of your property

In Sarasota, often times it doesn’t matter what you own, or what city codes entitle you to do. Complainers trump property rights.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 13, 2012
Aug. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to revisiting the renovation plans, Mayor Hagen Brody expressed an interest in discussing the maintenance of the property, which has been closed since March.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2021
Bobby Jones plans back on the table

The City Commission will hold a workshop as it considers altering a renovation project for the municipal golf course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Saint Stephen's tops ODA in district action

The Saint Stephen's volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15 in a Class 3A-District 10 match Sept. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
The blue handprint is just one way of raising awareness this month in Paint the Town Blue, the annual campaign held by Child Protection Center.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Paint the Town Blue with CPC

The annual campaign kicked off over the weekend and runs all month to bring awareness to child abuse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build  closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A lemur and her infant jump around in the indoor enclosure at the Myakka City Lemur Reserve.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 21, 2017
Myakka City Lemur Reserve branches out

Baby boom leads to Myakka City Lemur Reserve expansion.

  • East County
  • News
Coca-Cola Co. got Sarasota bubbling when it filmed a commercial in August 1989 on Siesta Key beach.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Moments in Time

Coca-Cola Co. got Sarasota bubbling when it filmed a commercial in August 1989 on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Anne Poulton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Lake Club residents meet Cubs manager

Lakewood Ranch girl gets birthday treat

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robin Ruhnke says the Sheriff's Office retired horses will have green grass — and carrots as Valor enjoys — forever in her fields.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 17, 2020
Heaven for horses in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horses enjoy retired life at the Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Mills
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
Manatee Schools hire new leader

Rick Mills, known for his work with Chicago's JROTC program, will lead a district in turmoil.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Opera will perform Verdi's 'Nabucco' March 2-24. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2018
Sarasota Opera announces its 2019 diamond anniversary season

The 60th anniversary of the company will feature a return to many company favorites — including one by Verdi — along with two local premieres and a new concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Memorable Reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated its 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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