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Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview senior midfielder Felipe Rojas attempts to maneuver the ball around Sarasota's line of defense.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 15, 2015
Rams and Sailors draw even

The Riverview and Sarasota High boys soccer teams tied 0-0 Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch continues to sell new homes faster than any multi-generational community in the U.S.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 6, 2021
Lakewood Ranch's new home sales stand tall in national rankings

Lakewood Ranch remains No. 2 among all master-planned communities in U.S. in new home sales and No. 1 for multi-generational communities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 1, 2020
Longboat Key man’s boat remains washed ashore

Mark Sternal’s 1969 sailboat has remained washed ashore on the beach for nearly two weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge: Melissa Gould

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 14, 2013
Destination: VENICE

A beautiful beach, fishing pier and waterside meals make Venice the ideal destination for a little bit of staycation paradise. Even if you are not an avid beachgoer, downtown Venice offers great local restaurants and shops.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 31, 2021
Fishing event held in reel time in Lakewood Ranch

The annual Youth Fishing Tournament attracts 38 participants to Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Sea turtle nesting season runs each year from May 1-Oct. 31. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 8, 2021
Longboat Key to take additional month to consider proposed sea turtle protections

If passed, the proposed sea turtle protections wouldn't take effect until 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • July 21, 2015
Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

Let's Talk Locks: A brand new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman issued a notice of intent to approve a special permit application for the proposed Ancient Oak Gun Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Town commissioners will likely take a walking tour  of the open-air venue site soon.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 7, 2019
Longboat looks ahead, with or without Ringling

Plans shape up for outdoor venue, but some commissioners want to mend fences, reset Art Center project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Corey DeAngelis and Adrian Moore |
  • August 12, 2020
Lockdown highlights why we should fund students instead of school systems

Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2012
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2010
Islandside project hearing dates confirmed

Four dates in May and six dates in June have been reserved by the commission to approve code changes and an Islandside project ordinance on second reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights

Nothing brings joy like a beautiful light display. Here's some of Sarasota's brightest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 5, 2018
Fruitville Elementary students back in class after evacuation

No injuries were reported, and officials believe it was an issue with an air conditioning unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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