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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 23, 2019
The relevance of the ADA

With a population that’s getting older overall, the Americans with Disabilities Act is more important than ever.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The city will discuss short-term solutions for barrier islands traffic at a Monday meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 3, 2018
City to discuss barrier island traffic solutions

As officials examine short-term solutions for improving congestion, the city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Kiwanians driven to help the hungry

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will continue to collect food for its spring food drive through Sunday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Persson: Longboat Key town attorney for 22 years
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2012
Our View: All 22 years are what count

Give Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson credit. He submitted and announced his resignation Monday honorably, with dignity and integrity and as a gentleman. Frankly, we would not have expected otherwise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA rolls past DeSoto County; Pirates win back-to-back games; Thunder LAX posts win; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
In two months, Golden Gate Point Ventures plans to break ground on the latest luxury condominium proposed for the 22-acre peninsula west of downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota condo project to break ground in October

The Pearl, a five-story luxury condominium, is the latest residential project slated for Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview will need senior quarterback Mike Welcer to utilize his legs in the Rams' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two hatchlings were found at the excavation and were guided toward the water.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 22, 2015
Turtle Watch holds first public nest excavation of the season

Longboat Key Turtle Watch held a public excavation of the first hatched loggerhead turtle nest of the season on June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 24, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain drops anchor in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.

  • East County
  • News
Verina Baxter's "Big Red Tumkin" could be viewed as a huge picture frame for the Sarasota bayfront at sunset.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 16, 2011
HIGHLIGHTS: Sculpture unveiling takes place 'under azure skies'

The town has watched in anticipation as assorted cranes and other heavy equipment have hoisted into place the 10 large-scale sculptures that will adorn the Sarasota bayfront through May 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Santa Claus sits with Lexington.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 23, 2015
Meowy Christmas

Cat Depot finds success with adoption event and mother and daughter-in-law duo win episode of "Chopped."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nevin Hofing shows off his pulled pork and macaroni and cheese, which he prepared for a small private event Aug. 24 at Manatee Technical College.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Pitmaster fires up smoke signals

Nevin Hofing's labor of love is smoked barbecue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo by Rebecca Baxter
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
The aftereffect of No. 1

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Police reroute crowds after the Sarasota Holiday Parade to investigate a suspicious backpack found on Main Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2013
Police find suspicious bag near parade route

Sarasota Police closed Main Street at roughly 8:20 p.m. to investigate a backpack found near the start of the Sarasota Holiday Parade route.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Community Golf

Tom Skoda used his 6-iron to record an ace July 10 on the 176-yard No. 13 of Cypress Links.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 19, 2014
Tighten Up: Tosspot shows off more refined sound

Tighten Up: Tosspot shows off more refined sound

  • Arts + Culture
Retired Army Sgt. Dave Daily of Mill Creek is the 2019 Tribute To Heroes Parade grand marshal.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2019
Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

Career soldier the grand marshal in Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Charlie Cary has a find.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter

Following tradition at Casa del Mar, a member of the Ryan family is always the Easter Bunny. This year, wearing the bright pink bunny suit was Ed Ryan Jr. The Easter Bunny always gets a warm welcome, because the youngsters know once he arrives, the Easter egg hunt is about to begin. The grounds at Case del Mar were roped off in sections, and adults were in each to supervise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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