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The downtown welcome event for the World Rowing Championships is scheduled for 3-8 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2017
Downtown Sarasota welcomes rowing visitors

Today’s “Float Your Boat” event will showcase downtown businesses to World Rowing Championships participants and spectators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Five beach hot spots are targeted for renourishment in the next five years.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
Town presses ahead with beach-borrowing ballot issue

Commissioners would formally discuss, take first of two votes in early November on language.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 7, 2012
June 7: 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
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association intends to engage into discussions with all interested developers so a development agreement can be agreed upon as soon as unit owners approve a settlement.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2013
Colony Association parts ways with developer

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is mailing out ballots to unit owners next week to approve a settlement agreement and anticipates that a 75% majority vote of the owners will be approved in mid-November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheri Coryea is the new Manatee County administrator.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners approve Coryea as full-time administrator

Cheri Coryea given full title after three months as Manatee County's acting administrator.

  • East County
  • News
Vincent Veneruso submitted this photo of a bald eagle perched on a branch, taken on White Eagle Boulevard near State Road 70.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Susan Molnar submitted this photo of a green heron doing the "Nik Wallenda" outside the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Thaxton halted plans to run for a fourth term as Sarasota County Commissioner following a Florida Supreme Court decision ruling terms limits OK.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2012
Thaxton to run for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections in November

Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton today filed paperwork to run for the office of Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: October

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key had an widening gap between the bascule and the roadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 17, 2012
EMB Mitey Mite team remains undefeated

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team defeated the Manatee Mustangs 25-19 to remain undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amber McNew and Michael Judah in "Arcadia." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 11, 2019
Two suspects arrested in Longboat Key burglaries following investigation

South Florida men were identified after collaboration from multiple law enforcement agencies and a mix of methods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
State Street Eating House + Cocktails lead bartender Billy Weber prepares a Pimm's Cup the good-old fashioned way. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 26, 2013
Bar carts roll back in style

State Street Eating House + Cocktails recommends how to add a little spirit(s) to your next summer party, using a well-stocked, portable bar cart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Cops Corner

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  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch boys cross country team won the Class 4A District 8 meet on Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch boys cross country team wins district meet

The team qualified for its regional meet on Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mark and Crystal Rothhaar dress for the cruise-themed event.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner

Patrons of the third Lakewood Ranch YMCA Interactive Dinner wore leis, sipped on cocktails and snacked on chicken spring rolls and other hors devours April 25, in the front room of the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Chef Tommy Klauber also led participants in a cooking lesson, while comedian Tim Wilkins hosted and entertained the guests throughout their culinary trials. Proceeds benefited the Lakewood Ranch Y scholarship campaign, 'Change the Odds.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 26, 2018
Readers offer up ideas on Van Wezel

Upgrade? Replace? Honor? A wide range of suggestions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chin tucks
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 10, 2015
Correct forward head posture with exercises

Keep your head up and improve posture by trying these moves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Corrine Wagner, an employee of Coldwell Banker in Lakewood Ranch, gets instruction from martial arts instructor Jessie Vi.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2015
Realtors knock out plan for safety

Lakewood Ranch martial arts instructor donates time to instruct those who show homes.

  • East County
  • News
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