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Jen-Ahearnn Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are advancing to a runoff after Tuesday’s City Commission election.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2017
Ahearn-Koch, Brody, Hyde advance to Sarasota commission runoff

Two at-large City Commission seats remain up for grabs, as voters sent three candidates with distinct platforms to a runoff in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Police panel takes over department

APRIL FOOLS - The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2016
East County weather page photo: April 28

Roxana Walters, of Lakewood Ranch, captured this shot of a bald eagle at its nest near State Road 70.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 8, 2017

Nancy Freeland, Sharon Oper, Marie "Jackie" Resnick, Hank Cassen, Janet FitzGerald, Audrey Regen and Dr. E. William Reiber II died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Dooley hosted a cookie exchange for her closest friends on Dec. 15 at her home. Courtesy photo
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.21.17

From sweet celebrations to an unforgettable gala performance, here's what happened on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 14, 2015
An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

  • Black Tie
Scientists with the Mote Marine laboratory release snook into Sarasota bat Aug. 15 as part of an effort to find the most effective methods to replenish and enhance wild snook populations. Photo Provided
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 21, 2014
Mote and Florida Fish & Wildlife release snook into Sarasota Bay

More than 2,000 snook were released over three days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz runs anywhere between three and eight miles, five days a week. Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 29, 2014
Mile Split

Pine View School eighth-grader Hadleigh Schwartz went undefeated in the 1,600-meter run in her second season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 7, 2017
Staying on track

Three Sarasota business professionals share their advice for staying healthy on the road.

  • Health
Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings while the company backs her up during “There She Goes/Fame”.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Students at Sarasota School of the Arts wanted the crowd to leave remembering their names this past Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, when they performed Fame, Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alinari residents had become accustomed to the greenspace near their building.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2013
Condo buys adjacent land to preserve its greenspace

The Alinari Condominium Association bought more than 54,000 square feet of land adjacent to its property to gain control of future development on that parcel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 5, 2012
March 5: 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
Jane Hunter and Gene Luca, who are spearheading the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's involvement with Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Rotary Club helps steer drive to end summer hunger

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key is working with All Faiths Food Bank’s Campaign Against Summer Hunger program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
People go through the buffet put together by Word of Mouth catering Friday, Sept. 16, for the Ballet and Buffet event at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ballet and Buffet

Designing Women hosted Ballet and Buffet with the Sarasota Ballet and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Friday, Sept. 16, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 12, 2011
VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
According to information obtained from the city of Sarasota human resources department, five of the six city's directors who report directly to the city manager and take home six-figure salaries have not received an annual evaluation since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2012
City's directors not being evaluated

More than 60 Sarasota employees aren't up to date on evaluations, including directors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved a staff recommendation that the new Gulf Gate Library be built on the site of the current facility, 7112 Curtiss Avenue.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
New Gulf Gate Library to be built on current site

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday unanimously approved a staff recommendation that the new Gulf Gate Library be built on the site of the current facility, 7112 Curtiss Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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