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By Madison Bierl |
May 1, 2025

McNeal Elementary nurtures student leaders through Leader In Me program

The seven habits are “Be Proactive,” “Begin with the End In Mind,” “Put First Things First,” “Think Win-Win,” “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood,” “Synergize” and “Sharpen the Saw.”

East County
Schools

By Madison Bierl |
April 13, 2025

Palm Aire Women's Club presents scholarships to four local students

The $3,000 scholarships were presented at the club's April 11 luncheon.

East County
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
April 29, 2025

LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
March 23, 2025

Backpacks make world of difference for kids entering foster care, expert says

Longboat Key Chapel accepting backpack donations throughout the month for the Sarasota-based All Star Children's Foundation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 2, 2025

The Bay in Sarasota receives $1 million 'capping' gift

The grant completes Patterson Foundation's giving to Bay Park Conservancy at $10 million in gifts and challenge matches.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
March 14, 2025

Icon Larry Greenspon lauded with international support

Hundreds came together Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the man who has encouraged compassion and unity through his philanthropy and love of tennis.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
April 3, 2025

Climate Adaptation Center predicts another active hurricane season

The forecast is ranked the most accurate in the nation, the Sarasota-based nonprofit says.

Sarasota
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on West Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week’s sales at $7.25 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Kat Wingert |
April 9, 2025

AI: The next new frontier?

While some media organizations are clamoring to be leaders in artificial intelligence, the Observer is following a different approach.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Ian Swaby |
February 25, 2025

Embracing Our Differences luncheon highlights educational initiatives

The event, held Feb. 21, invited district students and a teacher to discuss the impact of the nonprofit.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Vinnie Portell |
March 12, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sommer Speers

The senior Sailors softball player is batting over .500 this season.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jim DeLa |
January 14, 2025

Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix canceled for 2025

Finances and uncertainty about construction around Sarasota Bay have sunk the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for this year.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
February 22, 2025

Sisterhood for Good's All That Jazz proves a smashing success for charity

The Sarasota event, that featured the Suncoast Swing Band and Lady Z and Jonathan Cortez, raises funds for nonprofits.

East County
Neighbors

By Janet Combs |
February 16, 2025

Healthy Start Coalition shares the love at Together We Bloom

The nonprofit's dinner was held at The Resilient Retreat.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
February 13, 2025

Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 20, 2025

Siesta Key estate hits the market at $31.5 million

"Crystal Waters" is a custom-built West Indies-style mansion on 2.7 acres and 217 feet on Little Sarasota Bay.

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Snider |
March 27, 2025

Siesta Key Chamber gets back to business in its new office

An all-in-this-together mindset is prevalent at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce as it, and the community, gets back to business after the storms of 2024.