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Sarasota County continues to grow as the economy picks up.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 24, 2017
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota County population grows 1.9%

Though its growth rate has stalled, U.S. Census Bureau estimates show Sarasota remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 2

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot one morning at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2019
Tasty time for grandparents in Lakewood Ranch

Braden River Elementary School students relish eating with grandparents during luncheon

  • East County
  • News
Larry and Roberta Straff smile for the camera after Larry was awarded the 2016 Robert T. Ruff Award.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2019
Larry Straff laughed his way through life

The tennis-loving Longboat Key resident died June 1. He was 78.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby announces plans for the $130 million aquarium.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 9, 2018
A Conversation with Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby

Following his announcement of plans for a $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park, Crosby shares Mote's next steps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 30, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sea lions debut at Mote

Sea lions Stella, Rose and Kitty will make their debut tomorrow in a limited-time exhibit at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Joyce Slate works at her station on a piece of jewelry.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • March 13, 2019
Manatee County jewelry artist will be one of many to shine at Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Arts Festival

She will be among 70 to 80 artists featured at the event.

  • East County
  • News
Employees separate recyclable and non recyclable materials.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2020
Sarasota County single-stream recycling begins

Unincorporated residents will now recycle items in one bin rather than several bins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's Walk for Water is meant to raise awareness for children who do not have clean water in other countries. Courtesy  photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Rotary preps for Walk for Water event

Garden club sprouts yard sales in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Ingeborg Kreiger died May 23.   Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 14, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 15, 2017

Dr. Ingeborg Krieger, Nancy M. Kaplan and Harvey Stapleton died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Image courtesy Washington Post
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 26, 2019
'Never Look Away' explores the terrors of war, politics and the search for inner voice

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's film explores art's role in self expression and the dangers associated with such expression.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
News Briefs

Commission schedules beach meeting; Village peacocks deemed sanitary; Retirement center concept gains traction; Meetings and Agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
Siesta Beach Access 12 project approved

A beach access will be modified to allow trucks to gain access to the beach to perform emergency services only, such as red algae and hurricane cleanup efforts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Key resident catches spectacular sunset

Beach Harbor Club resident June Beigbeder, holding the Longboat Observer, recently crossed two items off of her bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FDOT officials will examine the effects of the temporary speed tables on speed and traffic flow.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
St. Armands speed table plans advance

St. Armands Circle stakeholders recommended moving ahead with a test of four temporary traffic-calming devices at intersections around the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 10, 2019
Water rescues offer their own set of challenges

Longboat's marine presence allows help to respond quickly. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan Powers, along with Katie Powers, Robert Powers, Rebecca Powers, Cory Coyner, Shayleen Coyner and Scott Coyner, are the first to walk along the Mustang Memorial Walk.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 3, 2021
A walk to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Mustang Memorial Walk at Lakewood Ranch High School was dedicated in honor of boys who died in car accident.

  • East County
  • News
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