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Myrtle was released this morning from Lido Beach by Mote staff and volunteers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota artist Tom Stephens painted the abstract over the sofa. It’s part of a series called “A Coat of Many Colors.” The two brown leather side chairs, right, are by 1970s master designer Milo Baughman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • April 22, 2015
Small space, big style

An apartment’s artwork displays the cream of several collections.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dorothy Quint has visited a range of countries, such as Turkey and Thailand.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 18, 2015
Q&A: with Dorothy Quint

Travel enthusiast Dorothy Quint talks religion, community and the power of an open mind

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Our view

The key to Key Club's future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County jail sits at 2020 Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 5, 2016
County jail expenses continue to mount

Sarasota County could spend more than $5 million on jail maintenance costs by 2021, but even bigger challenges may loom on the horizon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. hones its craft

Approaching its third anniversary, the brewery continues to gain momentum. Jeremy Joerger’s secret to success? Be your own toughest competition. 

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Sydney Wicks and Sarasota's Elizabeth Giuffre battle for the ball during the second half of their Class 5A-District 8 semifinal match Jan. 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2016
Mustangs blank Sailors in district semis

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team beat Sarasota 5-0 Jan. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
A twisted steel beam from the World Trade Center will be unveiled Sept. 11 at the Sarasota Police Station as a memorial to honor the hundreds of first responders who lost their lives 10 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2011
City's World Trade Center beam erected

The city of Sarasota will dedicate a steel beam from the World Trade Center the morning of Sept. 11 in front of its police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I think it is a very good indication," John Hermansen said about the city's effort to get a project going on city-owned land on Boulevard of the Arts.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 1, 2013
Year in review: November 2012, 'Rosemary land gets developer interest'

A city-private development in the heart of Rosemary could kickstart change in a neighborhood with a mixed identity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2009
Generations unite for holiday celebration

Residents at the Woodlands Village retirement home have been partnering with first grade classes at Oneco Elementary School since the start of school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SoulRCoaster Band is the performer at Music on Main March  4.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 4, 2016
East County weekend event forecast

Walking and cycling events, a free concert and movie showing are penciled in for East County residents this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
ODA volleyball
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2013
Sidelines

ODA volleyball; Riverview Rams win district crown; Sarasota cruises to district titles; Cougars victorious at homecoming; Falcons open new athletic center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LECOM School of Pharmacy students, from left, Brandi Conely, Kelly Fero, Stephanie Wills and Johnny Le Nguyen (far right), stand with faculty mentor Victoria Reinhartz in front of the group’s winning poster presentation. Courtesy.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2010
Swimmer preps for national competition

Twelve-year-old Luke Hanner was one of seven swimmers selected to represent the Florida Zone team July 27-31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pirates sophomore guard O'Mariah Gordon gets in the lane for a layup against Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 5, 2018
Pirates girls basketball riding high (seas)

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
David Miner is an attorney and Vietnam veteran, who has served on the school board since 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
School Board — District 3: Dave “Watchdog” Miner

The incumbent Miner will face Misty Servia in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key trolley slated for July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor-display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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