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Voter registration forms are available at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2013
Feb. 11 is registration deadline for Longboat election

Eligible voters must register by Feb. 11 to vote in the town of Longboat Key's March 12 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Sarasota School Board tables budget decisions

Although the Sarasota County School Board took its first look last week at budget projections for the 2013 fiscal year, the board will not make any decisions about the spending plan until spring at the earliest, Chairwoman Caroline Zucker said this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 18, 2014
All Faiths, Big Cat roar for support

The Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary and Bonfire Jam Band have partnered for a fundraiser benefiting All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger, an effort to feed more than 2,000 children in Sarasota this summer.

  • East County
  • News
Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunny Outlook

Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 12, 2017
Selby Library hosts mystical fundraiser

Friends of Selby Library encouraged supporters to look into their future at the Looking into the Crystal Ball fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wendy Surkis is looking forward to Sarasota Museum of Art's opening day, when the Sarasota community will be able to witness art in the making at the city's first modern- and contemporary-art museum.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Wendy Surkis

Wendy Surkis is at the helm to combine modern and contemporary art in one Sarasota space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commissioner Christine Robinson was sworn into office Dec. 17. She replaced Shannon Staub, who retired after 14 years.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Christine Robinson

A month before her first day on the job, County Commissioner Christine Robinson was meeting with citizens groups to prep for her new role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The county advises affected customers to boil all tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing of food utensils, making ice, brushing teeth or for first aid.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 24, 2012
Water main repair begins tomorrow

A Sarasota County water main repair will affect 30 businesses and 200 residences tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will feature more than 300 American and international wines, food, music and more.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 11, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Food and Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch will host its 10th Suncoast Food and Wine Fest Nov. 12, at Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton resident Rosemary Seto submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 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. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Shark bait

Summerfield's Michelle Clinton isn't afraid to pry open the jaws of a great white shark.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
People's Choice — Mykenzie Johnson
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
#OMGmycommunity contest winners

Congratulations to our three high school photographers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 28, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Race Around Lido

Participants will sail from Sarasota Sailing Squadron to Lido Key and back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 261 at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. sold for $975,000. File photo.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 12, 2012
Grand Bay condominium sells for $975,000

A condominium in Grand Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ann Arms, trustee, of Knoxville, Tenn., sold the Unit 261 condominium at 3040 Grand Bay Blvd. to Laurence Hall and Jacqueline Dallis, of Longboat Key, for $975,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Morgan Kirchman says that Elaine Bowling encouraged her, and Calissa Foege says that Bowling is the reason she's becoming a teacher.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 29, 2018
Teaching in Lakewood Ranch is right up her alley

Lakewood Ranch High teacher Elaine Bowling earns special recognition.

  • East County
  • News
Mascot Jedi, owned by Bayside Pet Resort groomer Nick Scialdone, takes center stage for the groundbreaking ceremony. Behind him are Ron Sivitz, Lynne and Bob Huff, Jeff Charlotte and Vanessa Baugh.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2017
Commercial progress in Lakewood Ranch turns another corner

Northeast corner construction begins at Lorraine Road and State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Jonathan Herman, baritone, is ready to take the next step toward a musical career.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 12, 2015
Jonathan Herman takes the stage

The resourceful Sarasota vocalist will find any chance to express himself

  • Arts + Culture
Over half a million lights will illuminate the grounds Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 30.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Selby's Lights in Bloom

The Sarasota tradition is a guaranteed fun night for families of all ages. Selby Gardens will be open Friday, Dec. 20 through Monday, Dec. 23 and Thursday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Dec. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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