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Natalie Almeter sings a solo in "Marriage of Figaro" at the Sarasota Opera in 2015.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 30, 2018
East County soprano heads toward the world of professional opera.

Natalie Almeter has bright future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme home his home away from home on Siesta Key. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things"

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
  • News
Isabella Juliano earns several awards during the regional Fusion National Dance Competition. She'll dance at the 2020 Fusion Nationals this summer. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch girl goes from tutu to can-do

Lakewood Ranch dancer flutters to national competition

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
FULL STORY: Sarasaota Police Chief Hollaway retiring in fall

Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway will retire in October after serving 30 years with the department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
Deputy Police Chief Pat Robinson will join interim City Manager Marlon Brown as the city transitions to a new top administrator following Tom Barwin's retirement. Image courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2020
Brown appoints deputy police chief as deputy city manager

Pat Robinson will move from the Sarasota Police Department to City Hall to join the city's administrative team on an interim basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzy Brenner is the new executive director of Aging in Paradise Resource Center. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 18, 2017
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Suzy Brenner had her first day on the job on April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Chamber VIP picnickers enjoy a July Fourth feast. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 9, 2012
Observed: Once again, collaboration produces positive results

Sarasota County officials worked to ensure the Key's fireworks show could continue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Soccer squads kick off 2009 season

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all look to build off of last season's success.

  • East County
  • Sports
Christine Johnson of the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast thanks Friends of Keep Woods for its efforts in creating a new preserve.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2018
Backers celebrate new Johnson Preserve in Manatee County

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts a celebration and walking tour of the new Johnson Preserve along the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
One of Moore's keys to success in the kitchen includes his cooking utensils that he bought online from a local company called Cappojim's.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 26, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: James Moore

James Moore was born and raised in Sarasota and now lives on Siesta Key. Moore works as the internet marketing director at Webtivity, but in his spare time he enjoys getting creative in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the Monday, July 1 City Commission meeting, commissioners amended the city code to add Payne Park to the list of parks that require dogs to be on leashes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
Briefs 7.3.13

City's street-paving project set to start July 8;traffic restrictions set for Fourth of July holiday weekend; City Commission Meeting Wrapup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Regnier speaks at a press conference today about COVID-19 alongside Assistant Chief Carson Sanders. Image courtesy Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 27, 2020
Sarasota firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

County Fire Chief Mike Regnier discussed the department’s safety protocols at a press conference today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county is still working on the building design, but preliminary renderings show what the building along School Avenue could look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 27, 2018
County plots $17 million downtown facility

The county plans to construct a new industrial building on what is currently a Ringling Boulevard parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo announced today he will not be seeking re-election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2018
Caragiulo won’t seek re-election to County Commission

Paul Caragiulo announced today he will depart from the board after his term concludes. Republican State Committeeman Christian Ziegler has filed to run for the open seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Zota Beach Resort had been taking reservations for months but quietly switched its “Opening 2016” banner facing the GMD construction site in October for an “Opening 2017” banner. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort opening pushed to May

The luxury resort at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key originally had projected opening Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Café L'Europe opened in 1973. Submitted
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 27, 2022
Café L’Europe announces new ownership

Ron and Julie Milton have agreed to sell Café L’Europe to John and Amanda Horne.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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