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The town faces unfunded pension liabilities of approximately $23 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 26, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

The LeRoy Collins Institute gave all three town pension plans low marks - but there's still reason for optimism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 29, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units on State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Steve Phelps, chef and owner of Indigenous restaurant, started Trash Fish Dinner three years ago to promote sustainable eating.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2016
Angling for Change: Trash Fish Dinner's eco-impact

In its third year, Trash Fish Dinner continues to elevate Sarasota’s sustainable seafood scene.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Photo by Jeff Fusco
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

  • Arts + Culture
Bird Key Park was among the seven locations on the no-swim advisory list July 28. (File photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2022
Siesta Key among beaches now given all-clear from no-swim advisories

Bird Key/Ringling Causeway is among three sites still testing beyond safe limits for enterococcus bacteria, the Florida Department of Health said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Clark, CFP®, CKA® |
  • April 2, 2020
Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

Are Your Assets Protected During This Pandemic?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Rich Swier Sr. |
  • June 28, 2012
My View: Israel: The Masada Paradigm

During my recent trip to Israel I visited many historical sites. One site that struck me was Masada (Hebrew for fortress). Masada embodies the spirit of Israel. It is located in the Southeastern part of Israel near the Dead Sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 10, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New College staff and students celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the New College Public Archaeology Laboratory.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 22, 2010
New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Balance Sarasota carries a variety of athletic shoes from lifestyle, to tennis to running to golf.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 17, 2015
Fashion Insider: Athletic shoes

Black Tie went shopping for what’s popular now in the world of athletic shoes.

  • Black Tie
ETHEL musicians Corin Lee, Kip Jones, Dorothy Lawson and Ralph Farris
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2018
Ethel says come one, come all

The touring string quartet tells the story of circus heros through music.

  • Arts + Culture
The many costumes of Something Rotten! will soon take center stage at Florida Studio Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 1, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Nov. 3-9

There's all kinds of live music in Sarasota this week, including jazz, funk and folk, not to mention opera, classical and even musical theater.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Veteran advocate Patti Katter and veterans Vladik Zalevskiy and Aaron Barnes hope Zalevskiy can take veterans deep sea fishing. They say it helps with healing from returning from combat and other issues veterans face.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans

Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 3, 2010
Driven to Donate

Pillow drive provides comfort to homeless.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In Manatee County, there are seven permanent drug drop-off sites, plus one on Longboat Key.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2014
Manatee takes back prescription drugs

Manatee County has seven permanent drug drop-off locations, plus one on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • News
Carl Santos, a third grader, plays "12 Days of Christmas" with fourth graders Sheldon Wilkinson, Aiden tenHaaf and Ben Tomczuk-Ross during the winter concert at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 18, 2019
Gene Witt renovation back on track

Gene Witt Elementary renovation and addition to move forward

  • East County
  • News
"Hamilton" is one of seven Van Wezel premieres during the 2023-24 season.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 11, 2023
Van Wezel prepares for a season of hot tickets

Demand for "Hamilton" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is expected to surpass 2019's "The Lion King."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
The Observer announces new contests for 2014

The 'It's Read Everywhere' contest and 'Love Story' contest are now accepting submissions online at YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
Business Briefs

Pettingell tradition sweetens Thanksgiving for his customers; Chamber sponsors two families through Adopt-A-Family; Realtors accept Lawn Party raffle challenge

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Flooding around noon Aug. 5 off Shadow Ridge Circle near Celery Fields
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby: By the numbers

A few statistics help tell the tale of Sarasota's latest storm.

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  • News
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