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Martin Hyde is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Martin Hyde

The political newcomer wants to shake up local government, but he also says he’ll have no problems working with others on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamar Johnson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
News Briefs

Town of Longboat Key supports WCIND sand trap; Study shows manatees are touchy-feely

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Summer school

Who said the dog days of summer have to be slow? Try these 10 favorite activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys and celebrate summer island-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police begin investigating a shooting near Sarasota Military Academy.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2014
Sarasota Police investigate shooting near SMA

Officers found a woman with a bullet wound in her head before 6 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ninth Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 16, 2020
Sarasota philanthropy parents map out quarantine plans

Neuro Challenge shares the love, Sarasota parents prepare for family time, and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city has set up portable toilets and hand washing stations in the City Hall parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2020
Governments, agencies coordinate homelessness response

Although some stakeholders offered a positive assessment of ongoing outreach efforts, City Manager Tom Barwin is pushing for more action.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The dancers of "Noah Racey's Pulse" preview their show at the Koski Center, where the set was made.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2013
Scene & Heard

The world premiere of "Noah Racey's Pulse" is taking place May 23, at Asolo Repertory Theatre - it's a production Asolo Rep has been trying to get on the books for two years.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Lakewood Ranch High outfielder Logan Newton is hitting .427 on the season, 16th in the country, for James Madison. Photo courtesy JMU Athletics Communications.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 22, 2019
Local star now softball royalty with Dukes

Lakewood Ranch star Logan Newton now softball royalty with James Madison Dukes.

  • East County
  • Sports
In 2009, Olivier Bellanger won his first state championship as a rookie inthe cadet class, which harbored drivers ages 9 to 12. Courtesy photo
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 10, 2015
State of the kart

Father and son Olivier and Patrick Bellanger went from watching races on TV to becoming a force on the track.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • March 8, 2013
Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

Can women have it all? A visiting scholar is not so sure

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Beads F.O.B has classes every day of the week and adds new ones each month.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beads F.O.B 20th Anniversary

Beads, F.O.B celebrated 20 years Friday, July 19, at the shop at 2232 Gulf Gate Drive. Long-time customers and friends joined the party that included cake, appetizers and wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2013
Community Golf Scores

Results submitted by East County golf courses

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 22, 2018
Sarasota County early ballots begin rolling in

More vote-by-mail ballots have been received by the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections' office than early votes for the Aug. 28 primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews began water-sample testing on July 1 near the site of the sewage spill. Photo courtesy of www.rustychinnis.com.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 24, 2020
Bay testing finds low impact of Longboat sewage spill

Longboat Key is still investigating the cause of the break.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 23, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Adrian Guzman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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