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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students can get free lunch and breakfast at public schools through Oct. 20, following Hurricane Irma.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 18, 2017
State giving free lunch and breakfast to all Sarasota County students through Oct. 20

Nearly 3,000 schools and 2.5 million students in 48 counties were given this opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Key residents long have spotted individual manatees in the Grand Canal. Photo by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Manatees in Grand Canal threatened by fast boats

Residents along the Key's Grand Canal long have contended with property damage from fast boat wakes, but new concerns have arisen about the boats' threats to a pod of manatees.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two of the three candidates in the May 9 runoff — Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde — will win a seat on the commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
New dynamics shape city election

Pro-STOP! vs. anti-STOP! Democrats vs. Republicans. With just three candidates vying for two City Commission seats, will a binary narrative define the race?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out-of-Door Academy family Bianca, Roberta, Laszlo and Tom Tengerdy will continue with their Thanksgiving Day tradition of feeding the homeless this year in Colorado while visiting family.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
East County families give a helping hand on Thanksgiving

For these East County families, Thanksgiving is more than just turkey on the table. It's a chance to make a difference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SRclue had players figuring out clues connected to Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2020
Nonprofits pivot to online fundraisers

Several nonprofits have turned to online events in lieu of in-person fundraisers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Holland and Linda Jacob work to clean up the pavilion at Gillespie Park in advance of an event Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2014
Gillespie Park faces homeless problem

The latest area to see issues arise from a new homeless population, Gillespie Park residents hope the city will take action on their behalf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An initial rendering of Fire Station 13, located on Siesta Key, shows a two-story building that matches the beach facade. Photo courtesy of Sweet Sparkman Architects.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 12, 2019
Work begins soon on new Siesta Key fire station

The station will be built on the same location, at 1170 Beach Road, and will be two stories.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch assistant coach Jim Wojcicki congratulates goalkeeper Alex Latham on her 14th shutout of the season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Dominate 'D': Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer defeats Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Venice 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Jan. 26. The Lady Mustangs traveled to Plant City for the regional finals Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Monk parakeets fly back home to their nest on Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Little green visitors make cheep homes on Siesta Key

Parakeets have been around for years, but their presence still charms residents and confounds utility companies.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ed Machado and Ron Pantello at the Men Who Cook kickoff party. (Photo by Cliff Roles)
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Countdown to Men Who Cook; Night of Hope kickoff party; Giving children a voice; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gerald Pankow |
  • April 23, 2009
My View: Churches not immune from downturn

With donations falling, church leaders must examine every category of expenses and ministries.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota High baseball teams were five of 24 teams from across the state that participated in the 28th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25-28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview junior forward Brion Whitley led all scorers with 34 points.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Rams cruise into district final

The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Tampa Riverview 78-55 Feb. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tina Magilson, Nishit Patel, Genet Schaner and Amy Conway
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 19, 2010
YPG kicks-off season with roaring '20s bash

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group members dolled up in flapper dresses, pearls, pinstripes and suspenders for their annual kick-off party Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A group of about 15 players were sharing Bayfront Park's three courts on a Monday morning in mid-December. By the end of January, there will be more room to play.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 2, 2020
Pickleball expansion gets started in Longboat's Bayfront Park

Work to add two dedicated courts, reduce basketball facilities to half-court, expected to wrap up by end of January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In terms of points, the district continues to maintain its position as the third highest school district in Florida, behind St. John’s and Gilchrist counties
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 11, 2019
School district announces official state-provided grades

Sarasota County Schools was one of 24 Florida school districts to earn an A grade for the 2018-2019 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
Sidelines

Eleven-year-old wins designated championship; Lady Sailors basketball sinks rival Lady Rams; McMahon leads Cougars basketball to a win; and more local sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Jaffe will perform live music throughout the event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 30, 2019
Longboat Library to host Art and Authors Festival

The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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