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Christine Gregory and Michael Riccio wear white as a sign of peace. Harry Sayer
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 21, 2020
Amid protests, school board extends face mask requirement

The policy will sunset June 30 unless the board votes to end it earlier.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Photo by Frank Atura.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 15, 2016
Theater review: 'Book of Days'

Asolo Conservatory deftly tackles challenging material in an honest observation of intricately interwoven lives.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 25, 2020
No to mandatory masks

Instead of more dictatorial mandates telling us how to live our lives, Sarasota’s elected officials could engage civic and business leaders and use their bully pulpits to urge citizens to act responsibly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • May 6, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.6.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 real estate agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties by total sales volume, sold this home at 622 S. Owl drive for $5.6 million. (Photo Courtesy)
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 16, 2019
Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th consecutive year

The Longboat Key Realtor broke his 2017 number, which made him the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Even though Longboat Key is one town, that county line has always made the town and its residents feel split.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key County?

Manatee and Sarasota counties often take Longboat Key’s $28 million in annual property tax revenue for granted. Secession sounds great. But it will never happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Barricades denote places where sections of the sidewalk have lifted along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
County preps for sidewalk repairs

Sidewalk replacement along Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will take about three months.

  • East County
  • News
Cliff Roles spent time in his Cologne, Germany, his home of 18 years.  Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior libero Jordan Wopinski finished with one kill, one assist and seven digs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs squad sweeps Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team beat Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Saturday, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
This rendering shows the plans for the Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment in the context of the land surrounding 2170 Robinhood St. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2021
Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Left to right: Sarasota Sharks swimmers Drew Clark, Austin Katz, Danny Erlenmeyer, Keanan Dols, Bethany Leap, Nancy Hu and Matthew Garcia will all compete for an opportunity to swim at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2016
Making the Cut

Sarasota Sharks send strong contingent to U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 5, 2018
Architect Tim Seibert left imprint on Longboat Key, Sarasota

Seibert, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 9

Tahniya Smith enjoys a bit of sunshine through the clouds on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Hodges |
  • December 7, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Quit kicking the traffic can...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Doug Engebretson at the St. Armands Key kettle.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 12, 2019
Ringing for a cause

The St. Armands kettle raises expectations

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Laredo. Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

  • Arts + Culture
Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Longboat police warn of distraction burglary scheme

Police are urging residents to be wary of thieves posing as workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A small boat was turned into the Longboat Key Police Department. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 12, 2016
All is not lost for found property on Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Police Department works to reunite items with their rightful owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gail Gilvey, Heidi Berry, Janice Doherty and Mary Drugan. Photo courtesy of Gail Gilvey.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 5, 2020
You Observed: Longboat Harbour residents get on their dancing shoes for Motown party

The themed party was a success among residents as they swung to the music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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