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The Longboat Key Library: Best use of this property? Why not a multipurpose community center here, including a library, gallery space for art exhibitions, public forums and speakers?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2019
Someone make the case

Why should the town own the four acres near Publix? The city of Sarasota shows the perils of too many parks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes, right, grins after smooching a 10-week-old pig for the students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2011
Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cade Strom passes the volleyball to his dad, Kyle.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Siesta Key Beach transformed into a volleyball haven for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Series Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. Professional and amateur volleyball players ages 10 years and up will compete in the day two-day tournament.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Hawkins, Jane Goodwin, Caroline Zucker, Todd Bowden, Sue D’Angelo, Shirley Brown, Sydney Burrows, Eric Robinson, Deb Schultz and Dawn Clayton. Courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 6, 2019
Sarasota County Schools honors Women’s History Month by awarding three female educators

On March 6, Sarasota County Schools announced the recipients of their “Honoring Our Own” award in honor of Women’s History Month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota Veg Fest celebrates eco-friendly living

Solutionary Events brought first ever Veg Fest to Sarasota on May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 12, 2009
Deal Us In: Understand the double?

These doubles are somewhat hard to understand, but the bridge world is sometimes strange.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Siesta Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradford Saivetz is a former member of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board and 35-year resident of Longboat Key.
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • September 26, 2012
My View: Let's prove it: Take the Key Club issue to voters

Our Constitution guarantees the rights of all its citizenry must be protected, even if some of them live in '12-story beachfront condominiums.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High alumna Wendy Reuss, left, began sailing as a child with her grandfather in New Hampshire. Reuss recently completed her first season sailing for Roger Williams University’s nationally ranked varsity sailing team.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
SAILING STAR: Wendy Reuss

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Wendy Reuss was awarded the fourth annual Florida Women's Sailing Association Young Woman Sailor of the Year Award May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Superintendent Todd Bowden speaks with a student at Alta Vista Elementary. Photo courtesy Sarasota Schools.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 17, 2019
Sarasota School Board rates Bowden as 'highly effective'

In its annual evaluation, the school board rated superintendent Todd Bowden as highly effective and awarded him a $5,000 bonus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The city will distribute more than 15,000 carts to residents in March. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2019
City distributes new recycling bins

Beginning next month, the city will start a single-stream recycling program — with new wheeled carts for residents to place their waste in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is moving non-clinical workers into the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building, left, while the parcel across Main Street is for sale. Photo courtesy SVN Lotus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 17, 2019
Are big changes in store for mid-Main Street?

Two key parcels could help revitalize a quieter part of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim and Amanda Baar and Mary Jo Baar (not pictured) hike a 14-mile trail near Gainesville to prepare for the 28.3-mile hike they’ll complete next month in South Carolina. Courtesy photo
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 15, 2015
Family puts best feet forward for 28.3-mile hike

The Baars will hike 10 hours on a trail to raise money for cancer research for two reasons: Joey and Matthew.

  • East County
  • News
Downtown Sarasota residents Vicki Hadley and Nina Belott voted out of concern about downtown losing its vibrancy and attractiveness.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 14, 2017
Sarasota voters weigh wide candidate field

As of 3 p.m. Tuesday, roughly 15% of eligible voters have cast ballots in the Sarasota City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rex Jensen is president and CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
  • By Rex Jensen |
  • January 11, 2012
My View SMR president, CEO ready to talk

The East County Observer may have made a big mistake. I've been asked to pen an occasional guest editorial.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota County announces official date of public Water Quality Summit

The summit will be “an effort to bring the community together with organizations working to protect area watersheds and to learn about science and actions occurring locally,” according to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Big Pass, which has never before been dredged, is the desired source of sand for a long-term Lido shoreline restoration project backed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2014
County endorses short-term Lido renourishment

At a workshop today, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
Temple Beth Israel breaks Yom Kippur fast

On Sept. 19, Temple Beth Israel members broke their fast following Yom Kippur services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A checkerboard lawn dotted with modern sculpture is just one of the surprises in the gardens that surround the historic Austin/Chaplain home in Whitfield Estates. Photo courtesy of Detlev von Kessel and Coldwell Banker.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Glorious Past, Glorious Present

In its latest incarnation, one of Sarasota's most legendary homes continues to dazzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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