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Darrel Nicholson advocated for the multi-use trail, specifically to get kids to school safely.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 9, 2018
Planned road in Osprey switching to multi-use trail

Bay Acres Avenue was due for a future extension, but now the land owner is asking the county for permission to put a trail there instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvonne Perez, as the Woman in White, gave a spirited performance in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" last year at the Sarasota Polo Club.   FILE PHOTO
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 10, 2018
"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

"Sleepy Hollow" coming to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 23, 2009
Garden Club blooms at annual bash

Garden Club blooms at annual bash

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
 For months, red tide took its toll on Sarasota, dominating the attention of the entire community. Beaches emptied as dead marine life lined the shores; photos of the carnage made national headlines.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Cops Corner

Longboat Key incident reports for the week of Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Myers, left, with a handful of children from a water project community in Peru. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 14, 2015
Conversation with Ron Myers

The Waterlefe resident is the chairman of the Clean Water Committee for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch and is passionate about the mission.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 26, 2018
Memorial Day Tribute to Fallen Troops honors local heroes

The ceremony was held May 26 at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 15, 2020
Dr. Harvey W Neitlich

Dr. Harvey Neitlich, son of Effie and Theodore Neitlich from Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on the evening of September 7th with his wife by his side.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Speaker of the Florida House Richard Corcoran and Gov. Rick Scott
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 16, 2017
Governor v. Speaker

Let’s hope Gov. Scott and House Speaker Corcoran’s rift over Enterprise Florida doesn’t devolve to the level of D.C. politics. Reassure Floridians with a show of statesmanship.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The state plans to issue a permit for a project to take sand from Big Pass and install protective groins on Lido Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 22, 2016
State intends to issue Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection plans to issue a permit for the proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to dredge Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 3, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: FantaSea

Located on St. Armands Circle, FantaSea is a peaceful haven with a calming aroma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Seuss
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2016
Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences

A local outreach is using a beloved author to gets kids reading — and thinking.

  • Arts + Culture
"I feel like no one can stop me” -Deoni Cason, former Braden River High boys basketball, on why he considered himself the best basketball player in Manatee County.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2018
The best athletes say the darnedest things

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Championship players include: Hannah Ott, Madison Taylor, Kasey Brandt, Alana DeLaGarza, Emma Bourdeau, Kayleigh Roundy, Hailey Hirter, Courtney Stout, Riley O’Neill, Allison Van Hatten and Jessica Wagner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Pirates go 2-1 in holiday tournament; Falkner Farms wins tournament championship; LRLL spring registration upcoming; Miss Manatee Softball announces registration dates for spring season

  • East County
  • Sports
Photographer Bruna Stude focuses on the plight of the shark and the ocean in her show at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 30, 2015
Bruna Stude: Ocean meets Art

The artist and photographer's new exhibit at the Alfstad& Contemporary gallery (running from Oct. 2-30) presents the fragile yet powerful nature of the ocean and the often misunderstood shark.

  • Arts + Culture
A cyclist approaches the northern end of the multi-use trail east of Gulf of Mexico Drive. To continue, riders must cross the street.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 16, 2019
Trail extension added to town's transportation wish list

The prokect would have competition from the region

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veronica Swift performs at 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 18, 2019
Glenridge Performing Arts Center unveils 2019-2020 season

From a jazz guitarist to ‘America’s funniest piano player,’ the lineup of Glenridge Performing Arts Center's upcoming season includes something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
OUR VIEW: Next big debate - beach equity

OUR VIEW: Next big debate - beach equity

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River High TSA students took home 35 trophies, including 18 first-place finishes. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
East County schools lead state TSA competition

Braden River High School and Nolan Middle School TSA teams will advance to the national competition in June.

  • East County
  • News
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