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Svelta Otzetova, center, pictured with Dragos Alexandru and Bob Whitford, is looking forward to the day FISA hosts competitions in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 23, 2011
EXPERT OPINION

Svelta Otzetova, 1976 Olympic gold medalist and Events Director for the FISA International Rowing Federation, visited Sarasota Feb. 14-16 to inspect the plans for the 2000-meter world-class sprint rowing course at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
For the second week in a row, a condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions. Unit 401 sold for $2.8 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 7, 2018
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Siblings Sophia and Luciano Iannotti share the board for a wave.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 26, 2015
Surfers hit the beach to Hang Ten for Autism

Compound Boardshop hosts 6th annual Hang Ten for Autism for local families on Sept. 26 at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2009
First Tee announces fall programs

The First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee is now enrolling for its fall after school, Saturday morning and home-school student programs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald opened her current storefront in August 2008.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 31, 2011
Main Street announces new merchant

Pastries by Design will open on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this fall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 5, 2011
Registration upcoming for BRSC

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its 2011 fall recreational soccer program this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting started an 9 a.m.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 9, 2011
County considers legislative priorities

New priorities under consideration are basin boards and growth management.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 22, 2012
Ranch YMCA to offer golf lessons

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will begin offering golf programs Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morton Hellwig, Beer Can Island
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: Longboat Key

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra hosts second Anu and Friends dinner of season

The dinner series continued at Sarasota Yacht Club on Jan. 31.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 8, 2013
Manatee Golf Club set to re-open

The Manatee Golf Club golf course will officially re-open Aug. 19 with a VIP Grand Reopening Golf Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 14, 2014
Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The budget tool is available on the town’s website.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 23, 2014
Town's fiscal transparency tool wins Public Technology Institute award

The new budget tool uses fiscal data that feeds directly from the finance department's database.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Main Street is one of several shopping plazas located within the community.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • January 11, 2012
Sarasota Half Marathon

Sarasota Half Marathon

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Charles Krauthammer discussed U.S.-Cuba relations and his proposal to raise the federal gas tax during a visit to Sarasota Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 12, 2015
VIDEO: Krauthammer discusses Charlie Hebdo before lecture

Washington Post columnist and conservative commentator Charles Krauthammer blasted Pres. Barack Obama's response to the terrorist attacks in France during a Ringling College Library Association roundtable Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2024
Voter registration deadline for August primary election is fast approaching

Registration and party affiliation changes must be done by July 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit Sarasota County names three board members
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2024
Visit Sarasota County names three board members

Stacey Corley, Jason Samson and Heather Van Wie join the VSC board for two-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota's Dino Bever blows into a medieval animal horn.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2024
Sarasota Medieval Fair continues its run in Myakka City

The popular event attracts thousands to the Woods of Mallaranny along State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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