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Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: July 30

Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 30

Mark Tutschulte submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2012
June 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Francey O’Brien, Shirley Beachum and Evelyn Fresch at last year's parade and honor program.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 9, 2016
Service of Significance: The most prominent war memories of veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke with six area veterans to hear their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo, Nolan TSA students Naomi Burg and Amanda Boccarossa paint a little library to be installed at Greenbrook Park in Lakewood Ranch in January.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 18, 2014
Sarasota County installs Little Free Libraries in parks

The stand-alone lending libraries are a part of a national program that encourages communities to share literature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola and Chairwoman Alexis Meininguas
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 29, 2019
Cat Depot meows for Mardi Gras

Meow Masquerade was hosted March 29 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
World famous aerialist Nik Wallenda hopes to save the nine oak trees on a property where he aims to build a training facility.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2014
Wallenda hits hurdle in plans for training center

After a disappointing hearing in front of the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, "King of the High Wire" Nik Wallenda's plans for a training center in his hometown are on the line.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 19, 2020
Meet, Greet, Eat brings businesses and Longboat Key residents together

The event acts as a social trade show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2013
Going for the gold

Travis Taafe, 17, competed in the 49th Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home in Lake Club, which has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 8,063 square feet of living area, sold for $1,515,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2013
Home in Lake Club sells for $1,515,000

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Mark Miller sold his home at 7941 Waterton Lane to Jeffrey Isaac, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1,515,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Students in Kate Valach's newspaper club, which started in September 2009, give The Observer their take on what it's like to publish a school newspaper.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 23, 2018
Interest in $26.5 million home heating up

Property drawing attention from U.S. and European buyers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Photo
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 21, 2018
Friends celebrate with Pulitzer and Polo

Ashley Gruters spent her birthday at the Sarasota Polo Club on March 11.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County prohibits fertilizer during the summer and requires at least 50 percent slow-release fertilizer during the rest of the year
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • May 29, 2019
County reminds residents of upcoming fertilizer restrictions

Residents are encouraged to also refrain from blowing grass clipping in the direction of the road this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents and historic preservation advocates have expressed dismay about the state of the Burns Court building, but the city said no protections are in place for the 1926 structure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2019
Burns Court project raises preservation concerns

Critics are worried about significant renovations to a building in a historic district, but city officials say they’re working to strengthen regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Power lines along Gulf of Mexico Drive could be buried if voters decide to pay for the costs involved.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2014
Underground utility system sparks interest

All seven commissioners are willing to investigate an underground utility system along Gulf of Mexico Drive and let voters decide if they are willing to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND I-75
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Light up the night

These East County Christmas lights are worth the ride around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matthew Brockway discusses plans for the Fruitville Forum project at a community workshop at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2019
Developer plots Beneva housing project

A workshop about a proposed apartment complex near Fruitville Road drew questions about infrastructure and trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eagle Trace residents Tony Glaudé and Derek Moore are concerned about making sure Eagle Trace is secure and minimally impacted by development around them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
More apartments planned for Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch seeks changes to its master plan for the Lakewood Centre DRI and moves apartments closer to Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
  • News
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