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Work is progressing at the roundabout site on Sarasota's bayfront.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2022
Postponed paving at U.S. 41/Gulfstream roundabout set for May 1-5

Shifts in traffic are likely on southbound U.S. 41, beginning Sunday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emmabella Rudd wears her Emmabella's Believers team T-shirt. (Photo byHarriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Sarasota resident raises awareness of diabetes

Twelve-year old Emmabella Rudd is a delegate for Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children's Congress.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 11, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation supports cancer services at Hospital Gala

The 2020 Hospital Gala was held Jan. 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The staff members at the Child Protection Center will wear all blue during the month of April.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 8, 2016
CPC staff encourages community to 'Get Your Blue on'

Child Protection Center staff members go casual with blue jeans for Fridays during the month of April.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dick Vitale has raised more money for the Dick Vitale Gala than ever despite the pandemic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Dick Vitale raises the bar for gala fundraising despite the pandemic

The gala, usually held in Sarasota, will be virtual this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2012
County closes Tara Bridge land dispute

Commissioners say the property they were required to purchase as part of the deal for the bridge property could become a park.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2014
Return to Form

A bicycle accident nearly five months ago has given Pine View School junior Triston Waiss new appreciation for life and the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jacques Panet-Raymond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOIT: Jacques Panet-Raymond

Jacques Panet-Raymond recently took over as the new owner of Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille in The River Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 3, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank launches fifth annual campaign against summer hunger

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 40,000 children during summer break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2010
Commission unhappy with oil-spill plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission also established a maximum millage rate of 1.9036 mills Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2010
Islandside hearings continued for one week

Longboat Key Club Attorney John Patterson asked for and received a week reprieve from the Islandside hearings Friday so the club can possibly bring back 'a better project.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters are installed and ready for activation in late January or early February.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 28

Gregory Fiore captured this photo of Longboat Key boats at anchor from along Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The downtown YMCA branch is closing Oct. 7 after 13 years in operation.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2016
Downtown YMCA to close in October

The YMCA announced plans to close its Babe Weiller Branch, located on Main Street, and consolidate the operations at another location just southeast of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Our View: Who is he to decide 'fairness'?

We received the following letter on Tax Day from the owner of a local business:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Santas Dennis, Jeffry and Doug say they don’t play Santa; they have become Santa. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Santa secrets

Being Santa fills the soul with joy, life and laughter. It's a job these Santas take seriously all year long.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Infanti, who manages Oaktree Development, hopes the final development will be beneficial to all. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

In the pursuit of more affordable housing, the city is revisiting its existing attainable housing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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