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The tornado watch also mentions the possibility of  hail. Radar image courtesy National Weather Service.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota under tornado watch; Skyway closed

The advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. today, the National Weather Service announced. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 7, 2020
Residents celebrate Purim in paradise

Purim in Paradise was held at Nathan Benderson Park and benefitted Hershorin Schiff Community Day School.

  • Black Tie
Parks and Recreation Manager Jerry Fogle encouraged residents to participate in the master planning process.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
City offers online parks survey

Staff plans to develop of community parks and recreation needs in time for a May meeting with the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Matt Bower

Bower will face Steven Jonsson and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Harris, Martha Ballard and Steve Matthews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
Florida Winefest and Auction awards $152,000 in grants

The grant award ceremony was held May 1 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Black Tie
Hundreds of people took advantage of free sand at Lakewood Ranch Community Park as locals wait to receive free sandbags.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma — Lakewood Ranch digs in

Hundreds fill sandbags at Lakewood Ranch Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Commission meetings are held at the county's administrative building at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2019
Manatee County commissioners talk tax reduction

Manatee County commissioners talk of future property tax reduction

  • East County
  • News
The Concession Golf Club will take over as host of the WGC-Mexico PGA Tour event.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2021
More birdies for Lakewood Ranch area

Concession lands unique opportunity to host a World Golf Championship event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2015
‘The Wonderful Spirit’

Longboat Key's 60th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 18, 2016
County considers offers for surplus land

Sarasota County has received two bids for 10 acres of land near the intersection of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Braden River graduate makes Dolphins cheerleading squad

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Y.E.S. member Brit Fjoerdsma. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
YMCA members say 'yes' to fun

The senior members of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch of the Sarasota YMCA have a new program tailored to suit them: Youthful Energetic Seniors - or Y.E.S., for short.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Merle Norman

After more than 20 years in West Bradenton, Pamella Boozer has moved her Merle Norman cosmetics business to the East County, opening a location in Bennett Plaza in February.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Community Liaison Department of Manatee Physician Alliance |
  • December 4, 2019
Their New Life After Weight Loss Surgery

Their New Life After Weight Loss Surgery

  • Health
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Businesses hope the trolley will attract more riders than the bus did.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Siesta Key trolley plans roll ahead

The county is testing a free trolley service on Siesta Key for six months. Businesses are excited, but is the long-awaited transit option viable as a long-term venture?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving in the spooktacular shark tank.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright

The sea gets spookier tonight at Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matthew McConaughey stars in "Dallas Buyers Club."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Dallas Buyers Club'

The new film, 'Dallas Buyers Club,' not only showcases two phenomenal performances, it also exposes the government playing dirty politics with pharmaceutical companies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 24, 2018
Keeping the joy in the holidays

Tips from experts on how to avoid the stress of December and have fun.

  • Health
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