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The Sarasota Sharks will maintain control of Selby Aquatic Center for up to the next 30 years.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2019
Sarasota County Commission approves Selby Aquatic lease

The Sarasota Sharks have maintained control over the property since early 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Letters to the editor

These letters express readers' opinions about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's expansion and renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bill Galvano was elected to the State Senate in November.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 1, 2013
State Senator Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today

Senator Bill Galvano will visit East County's Willowbrook community today to gauge the progress of repairs to its homes.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota residents shared their favorite Christmas presents and ornaments with the Observer.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 20, 2019
Sarasota residents recall their greatest gifts

With a nod to nostalgia, Sarasota residents tell us the stories of their favorite gifts and holiday decorations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longbeach Village peacocks that evade trappers will be shot with a tranquilizer dart.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Commission seeks to reduce peacock population

A trapper could get a golden egg of $25,000 to cull the Longbeach Village peacock population to 12 males.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yarellis Martir enjoys performing for the University Park Women’s Club. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2014
Girls Academy students learn proper etiquette

After two weeks of napkin folding and proper greeting lessons taught by members of the University Park Woman's Club, 21 girls who participated in an etiquette program have become authorities on ladylike demeanor.

  • East County
  • News
The beach view from the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is deemed as unsightly from Key residents.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2013
Colony's appearance from the beach questioned

Now that the front of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been cleaned up, residents want the back of the resort to be spruced up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
East County volleyball coaches Matt McElhiney and Kristen Batt formed Coastline Volleyball, a new club organization dedicated to providing elite level instruction and training, in early May. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 3, 2012
New club volleyball team starts out east

Volleyball coaches Matt McElhiney and Kristen Batt have teamed up to form Coastline Volleyball.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lisa Chavez  plays Rosina in "The Barber of Seville" at Sarasota Opera House. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Edward Alley |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Opera receives well-earned standing ovation for 'The Barber of Seville'

Rossini's most beloved opera runs through Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sunset-watchers gather on Turtle Beach.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Three projects tax beach renourishment funds

Tourist development taxes help the county pay for projects, but the funds could run short.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview's Malachi Wideman, Terrell Jackson (10) and Jayven Millien (13) celebrate after defeating Newsome High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2019
Rams basketball finding the right rhythm

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found in the 2016 search.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 8, 2018
Scallop Search expands to clam restoration

This year, The Sarasota Bay Watch's volunteer scallop search event on August 25 will include clam restoration efforts

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 27, 2014
Signal timing system offers 'invisible' benefit

Sarasota County traffic engineers take to the streets to find ways to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent traffic congestion and improve roadway safety along U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Ladies enjoy a night out

Women of all ages ditched their heels and slipped on their running shoes for the New Balance Girls Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2011
Treasure Chest Soccer to host summer foot skills

Treasure Chest Soccer will host a fun summer foot skills camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 20-24 and July 5-9 at Braden River High, 6545 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Bergin nicknamed himself Marina Joe after taking on the duty of clearing Twin Shores of red tide fish kill.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian tells guests about the mission of Forty Carrots Family Center at the 2019 Firefly Gala.
  • By Brynn Mechem, Staff reporter and Harry Sayer, Black Tie Editor |
  • March 26, 2020
COVID-19 fundraiser cancellations cause nonprofits to lose millions in donations

Fundraiser cancellations send organizations scrambling to help residents now while also plotting replacement events online or in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate with some of Sarasota's most wonderful light displays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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