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The Fort Hamer Bridge will help give rowing exposure in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, Trish Chastain said. Photo courtesy Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Pressure mounts to review Big Pass dredging plans

Area residents call for an independent review of a project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At least 22 breakfast dishes are now available at The Old Salty Dog, including Maine lobster Benedict. Terry O'Connor
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 2, 2016
Breakfast now served at The Old Salty Dog on Longboat Key

Managers Josh Shear, an 18-year veteran from Lakewood Ranch, and Amy Blair, a 26-year vet from Sarasota, said the breakfast idea has been on the back burner for a long time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Graham Toft, Katzy Nager, the Rev. David Danner, Luz Corcuera, Executive Director of UnidosNow, Michael Clay, Rev. Maggie Gat, and Elaine Smith.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 14, 2016
All Angels makes generous donation

The grant will help UnidosNow's Future Leader's Academy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Weather Photo: FAIR WEATHER

Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Screenshot of www.sarasotagov.com. The new site features a jumbotron with rotating images of Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2012
City unveils refreshed website

A revamped website for the city of Sarasota was released this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Officer Gregory Miller gave tours of the Sarasota Police armored search and rescue vehicles.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime

The Sarasota Police Department invited families to the National Night Out Against Crime at Payne Park Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2015
News Briefs

Osprey bridge closed for inspection; Lido Beach Holiday Inn fire forces evacuation; Osprey marina owner requests crosswalk

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arlington Park resident Nathan Wilson works with Jerry Hoffer and Anttro Montes of New Life Landscaping to plant a tree at a Floyd Street property.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Tougher tree regulations draw backlash from developers

In 2016, resident activists successfully pushed the city to strengthen its tree protection regulations. Now, property owners are wondering if the city went too far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 1, 2010
On Pointe Luncheon

Sarasota Ballet

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2014
AJC elects new members to board

The American Jewish Committee, West Coast Florida announced the election of Debbie Haspel, Jules Rose and Matt Walsh to its regional board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Weber
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 15, 2018
Letters to the editor: Observer has served as Unicorp’s shill

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, along the Sarasota Bay shoreline in the historic fishing village of Cortez.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival

Come celebrate Florida's commercial fishing and maritime history at the 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival! Drawing crowds for over 30 years, this event has grown into a two-day festival filled with live music, marine life talks, artist vendors, and a wide variety of seafood choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 135 runners took off running Saturday, May 14 for the Divas & Dudes 5K at Payne Park.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas & Dudes 5K

The Sarasota Opera held the Divas & Dudes 5K Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park. The 5K had 135 runners participate and raised around $3,000. The monies raised will benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera with things like tuition scholarships, transportation costs, music and uniforms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 17, 2013
Nissan LEAF gets greener

Nissan LEAF gets greener

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rebekah Mandeville Gelvin, Mandeville Beer Garden
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 12, 2015
Recipe For Success: Rebekah Mandeville Gelvin

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 3, 2010
Chorus of the Keys honors Broadway

Sarasota's championship barbershop chorus will pay tribute to Broadway's biggest dames this weekend at its 61st annual spring show at Riverview.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
News Briefs

Construction project delay favors Classic; Driver in hit-and-run bridge case arrested; Randall Reid taps former colleague

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Vanessa Baugh says she wants to continue to do the "work of the people."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh to run for state legislature

Baugh will give up her post as a Manatee County commissioner to seek a state District 73 seat.

  • East County
  • News
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