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Designing Women Boutique gala Co-Chairs Carol Phillips, Jane Thompson and Chris Sancin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 16, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Read about recent Black Tie events with Black Tie Untied, featuring Designing Women Boutique's gala and Jewish Family and Children's Services' gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Check out the footage we shot at our local airport.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES - SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

We take you behind the scenes at the SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Look for the story in this week's edition of the Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chair of People for Trees Alice White, Melissa Scolaro Youth – Adult Partnership Award recipient Cody Huntley and Director of People for Trees Valerie Ollinger
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Community Youth Development 17th Anniversary Celebration

Community Youth Development hosted their 17th annual CYD Celebration Thursday, April 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club to recognize youth and adult volunteers and 16 years of service to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 10, 2019
County Commission requests new redistricting map

Commissioners want a fourth map drawn based off one submitted by a member of the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mya, 5, and Ayla, 2, Kroot of Bradenton check out a book before the STAR series event began at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2017
Children reach for the STARs in Lakewood Ranch

Storytelling Theatre makes big debut at Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Blackberg Ranch/Barefield Farm defeated Tito's 14-9 in the Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2015
Blackberg/Barefield Farm defeats Tito's in Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup

Blackberg Ranch/Barefield Farm played Tito's in the Rolls Royce & Merrill Lynch Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Prior to the 2011 amendments, the Florida Retirement System was entirely funded by public employer contributions, and retired members received cost-of-living adjustment equal to 3% of the total monthly benefit, calculated annually.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2013
Florida court ruling saves Sarasota County $6.5 million

The Florida Supreme Court ruled the 2011 Florida Retirement System constitutional, saving Sarasota County roughly $6.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cooper
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
News Briefs

Commission delays decision on pet ordinance; Comissioners critique TCO issued for Bob's Boathouse; Sarasota Chamber taps Cooper for VP position

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county commission voted 4-1 to move forward with the approval process, despite residents'         complaints.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 7, 2017
Land-use change proposed for Fruitville Road parcel could bring more development

Residents are opposing the designation of more major employment center land near their homes, but the county commission is coming forward with the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

The Sarasota High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 40-26 loss to Venice in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents in Gillespie Park and Tahiti Park want space for their dogs to run free.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 31, 2017
City unleashes dog park plans

Two dog areas at Whitaker Gateway Park and Gillespie Park could be the beginning of a more ambitious plan for the city’s parks department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested 38-year-old Reggie "Red" Randall Saturday, June 1, for an attempted robbery at a Shell gas station.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 4, 2013
Sarasota Police file charges in gasoline stick-up

Three victims of a May 30 attempted robbery identified a 38-year-old man who threatened to spray gasoline on them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anton Sroka with a child from the day care SCS students visited on their trip.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 19, 2013
School Board

Art and Soul; Mission Possible; Christmas Classic

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
Search for next Longboat town manager begins

Town Commission hopes for a qualified candidate with local know-how.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 12

Marianne Kutat spotted this heron while walking through Herons Nest in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Authorities report that David Alessandrini, 47, was found dead at his home on the 2100 block of Oak Terrace Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2014
UPDATE: Deputies make arrest in homicide investigation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began investigating the death of a 45-year-old man after 4 p.m. Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Sanborn, Film Society host Movieville event

Sanborn Studios, the Sarasota Film Society and the Sarasota County Film & Television offices joined forces this weekend to present the first Movieville International Film Festival June 17-19.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2014
Our view

The key to a cultural park

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Catherine Vernon will use her years of administrative experience to serve as the new executive director of the Key Chorale.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 4, 2015
Catharine Vernon named new executive director of Key Chorale

Vernon will replace retiring former director Richard Storm.

  • Arts + Culture
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