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  • By Donna Swan |
  • January 26, 2011
Deal us in

Which ruff has the right stuff?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Passengers get set to board an MCAT bus at the Walmart on State Road 64 on Nov. 11.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 19, 2021
MCAT explores service options for Lakewood Ranch

MCAT, which last served Lakewood Ranch in 2016, might consider an on-demand service in the near future.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Clayton Rosaire says Big Cat Habitat added several improvements to its facility during its down time.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2020
Big Cat Habitat open again in Sarasota

Exotic animals on display again as Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota reopens.

  • East County
  • News
Sand Cay Beach Resort is located at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. The resort was allowed to reopen on Thursday.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 22, 2020
Longboat vacation rental managers celebrate new ruling

On Thursday, the state approved Sarasota County's plan to resume the short-term rentals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Public Works Director Isaac Brownman, center in the blue shirt, explains to commissioners and members of the public about the plot of city owned land on which they stand.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 4, 2019
Tour shows possibilities of Longboat's outdoor venue site

Commissioners, staff, public take a walk to see the three-dimensional reality of on-paper proposals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bayfront Park plans are moving forward as cost estimates are reduced.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 11, 2015
Project Longboat: A town timeline

The following projects are on the town’s agenda for the next two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 8325 Lindrick Lane recently sold for $1.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 2, 2017
Concession home tops local sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 17-21.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick and offensive lineman Alex Salguero celebrate following Fenwick's touchdown run in the second quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2015
Pirates continue historic run

The Braden River High football team will travel to Plant City for the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi of The Players Centre update a meeting of  the theater'  s "ambassadors'   about the progress being made toward moving to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Players theater will need focus on fundraising

New theater at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch may be constructed in stages, as funding becomes available.

  • East County
  • News
No one was injured, but the building has some smoke and water damage, said Captain Jerry Jensen, public information officer for the Sarasota County Fire Department.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 6, 2015
Palmer Ranch fire displaced residents overnight

The fire at Villa Mirada was quickly extinguished last night, however 15 to 20 residents cannot return until the cause of the fire is identified.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A one-car crash in Myakka City on Thursday night led to the death of a 23-year-old male passenger who has not been identified by the Florida Highway Patrol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2020
Myakka City crash results in death of 23-year-old man

Male passenger, 23, killed in one-car Myakka City crash caused when the driver attempted to avoid hitting an alligator.

  • East County
  • News
James Fiorica, Sarasota Memorial Hospital's chief medical officer, discusses the hospital's COVID-19 response at a press conference Tuesday, March 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Buchanan discuss coronavirus response

Hospital officials hope state and national protocols will be adjusted to allow for more COVID-19 testing, a cause U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan says he will support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peyton Wells
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 20, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA (WITH VIDEO)

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes today in Lisa Cheney's marine science room. As the students poured cups of vinegar into a volcano made out of Play-Doh, it united with the baking soda, causing the mixture to foam at the top and erupt over the sides like lava. Following the experiment, The Observer asked the students for the scoop on underwater volcanoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Grand Bay II topped recent real estate transactions, selling for $1.65 million
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 10, 2018
Grand Bay II condo sells for $1.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Rex Jensen: He has a vision for economic growth.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Our View

It's a great DEAL

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Donna Swan |
  • June 9, 2010
Deal us in

Cappelletti Convention

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home in Harbor Acres recently sold for $3,925,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 27, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $3,925,000

Residential real estate transactions for July 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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