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Elks essay chairwoman Kathy Dattilo hands an American flag, certificate and gift card to Freedom Elementary School's Ashley Black, who won first in the fourth-fifth grade division.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks honor patriotism

Six students recognized for essays on veterans.

  • East County
  • News
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Starting July 15, parking at Centennial Park will no longer be free of charge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
Sarasota parking fee changes will begin July 15

Warnings will only be issued during the first week of paid parking on Benjamin Franklin Drive and Centennial Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2025
Gift donations break record at Sarasota Sheriff's Office

Nearly 3,000 toys and gift cards were delivered to agencies for distribution.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Thieles at Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream in Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 26, 2023
Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream brings sweetness of childhood to Longboat

The ice cream shop's partnership with Lazy Lobster has made it a family-friendly destination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Urbanite Theatre Artistic Director Summer Dawn Wallace returns to the stage in "Jennifer, Who Is Leaving."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 31, 2024
It's the witching hour in Urbanite Theatre's 'Jennifer, Who is Leaving'

Three women find shelter from the storm during the night shift at a donut shop.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Visit Sarasota County works to attract nature tourism, capitalizing on activities such as kayaking at The Bay park.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 18, 2024
Seasonal visitor numbers down as travel normalizes after pandemic

Visit Sarasota County reports a 9% drop in visitors during season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills welcomed more than 45,000 students and roughly 2,450 teachers back to school today for the first day of class.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 19, 2013
Superintendent welcomes students back to school

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills visited nine district schools today to welcome students to school for the first day of class.

  • East County
  • News
Visit Sarasota County reports a continuing downward trend in 2025 tourism data.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2025
Tourism continues downward trend in Sarasota County

Visit Sarasota County reports lodging prices were up but overall visitors and spending were down in July compared to 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • June 7, 2012
My View: Clearing the decks

Do little annoyances in your daily life bother you? They do me.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian and Jen Blanco
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco |
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

  • East County
  • News
The Lake Club's Maureen Cozzi, Fran Berg and Joy Stone wrap gift cards to give to families at the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 17, 2023
Lake Club residents grant Manatee children's Christmas wishes

The Lake Club Santa's Sleigh Project supports 80 children in need at the Boys & Girls Club of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Commission candidate Rob Rominiecki
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2026
City Commission: Rob Rominiecki

The candidate answers questions from Observer Media Group ahead of the 2026 election.

  • Elections
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2012
Commission to appoint board members tonight

The commission will make appointments to four town boards at tonight's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed mooring field in Sarasota Bay and the regulations for boats outside of it will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three lame-duck commissioners had wanted to make advisory board appointments during their final meeting.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 3, 2011
Sarasota commission delays Planning Board appointments

After an attorney threatens to sue over lame-duck appointments, commissioners delay a vote on Planning Board members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of a new home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores prompted residents to get involved in discussion of exceptions to town height limits.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 11, 2017
Longboat Key P&Z Board postpones height discussion

Once scheduled for May 16, the discussion will now take place on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jim Brown |
  • August 24, 2011
Town staff hard at work on Key developments

Contrary to what same may think, the Town Commission and staff are working diligently to ensure Publix and other developments are right for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
In a series of conceptual sketches, architect Dan Lear said St. Armands medians  and sidewalks could be configured with different amenities including seating, lighting, games and more. Images courtesy DSDG Architects.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2020
St. Armands Circle landowners discuss streetscape, zoning initiatives

From sidewalk lounge seating to a new hotel, St. Armands stakeholders are in the early stages of evaluating a suite of changes to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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