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Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 3, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $6.4 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from May 3 to May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Fiscal Year 2016 general fund was originally estimated to be $25 million over budget, but is now balanced.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 19, 2015
County launches budget planning for 2016

Sarasota County commissioners met with Tom Harmer, County Administrator, and staff today for the first budget workshop of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 13, 2019
Steve Martin's 'The Underpants' delivers a comic bullet train

A wardrobe malfunction threatens bourgeoisie civilization at The Players Centre for Performing Arts through Oct. 20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2016
Top Story — April: Rowing toward Rio

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

  • East County
  • News
City officials discuss procedures for investigating City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini with Human Resources Director Stacie Mason, left.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2018
City moves to vet auditor and clerk

After a fired employee accused City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini of improper conduct, commissioners want to examine the work environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian School senior Zach Quillian has played catcher since his freshman year. He helped lead the Blazers to back-to-back district championships his sophomore and junior seasons.ÂÂ
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2013
Right Frame of Mind: Zach Quillian

Sarasota Christian School senior catch Zach Quillian has helped lead the Blazers to an impressive 6-0 start under the guidance of two sets of watchful eyes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Chen and Barney. Courtesy.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Cut-a-thon

Yellow Strawberry Hair and Makeup Salon is looking for sponsors for a Cut-a-thon Sunday, Jan. 6, to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2011
Thanksgiving food drive feeds the hungry

The Mayors' Feed the Hungry Thanksgiving Food Drive offers communities a chance to help those who are experiencing the deepest impact of a struggling economy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Beast Feast

Ticket prices include food, cigars and liquors.

  • East County
  • News
Michele Morley was unbothered by the possibility of a hurricane Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. Photo by Sten Spinella.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 4, 2019
Relief reigns on Longboat Key as island evades Dorian

Massive hurricane's threat put town on edge for a bit, but officials stress the season is just now reaching its peak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Alcohol on beach should be banned; Banning alcohol will not prevent drinking; Banning alcohol on beach is a no-brainer

  • Sarasota
  • News
An eviction notice was taped to the door of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Monday, Sept. 10. Photo by Roger Drouin.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
Scene & Heard

Golden Apple Dinner Theatre receives eviction notice; International exhibitor comes to Sarasota Museum of Modern Art; 'The Daily Show' writer hopes to garner some laughs

  • Arts + Culture
Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 23, 2013
Jan. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Wallenda steps closer to harness-less walk; Citizens Advisory Group down to five candidates for Manatee Superintendent job; Sarasota County drainage project faces more delays; Home & Garden: Jewels on the Bay; Enter our Design and Dine contest

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Attendees enjoyed plenty of fast action.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

Supporters of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center enjoyed a day of fun and fundraising during the annual Polo Under the Palms event March 24. The day began with the Making Cancer History Seminar, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Attendees then headed to the Sarasota Polo Club for an afternoon of action followed by an evening of dinner, music and dancing under the stars.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Davidson became the director of marketing at Westfield Southgate last year.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Young Professional finalist: Sam Davidson

Sam Davidson was named a finalist for Young Professional of the Year for the at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although at least one resident is concerned about the intersection of Hyde Park Street and Clematis Place, the Sarasota Police Department hadn't witnessed any problems with people running stop signs.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 21, 2016
Arlington Park raises concerns about speeders

The Arlington Park neighborhood has a growing problem with drivers speeding down residential streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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