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Emily Schmieg and Michelle Sechser embrace before receiving their Lightweight Women's Double Sculls bronze medals.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 5, 2017
A week to remember: World Rowing Championships make a splash

The success of the championships has the area looking for another bid.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city previously considered demolishing the GWIZ building in 2016.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
Preservationists campaign to save GWIZ building

Architectural groups want The Bay to consider repurposing the bayfront structure — but do residents?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Obituary: George Barnes

George Barnes, 89, of Bradenton, died Aug. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department arrested a homeless woman who stabbed another woman during a fight in the Rosemary District Wednesday, June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
County agrees to one-time Longboat library grant

The Sarasota County Commission agreed to give the Longboat Library a one-time grant of $20,000 for capital improvements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Saks Fifth Avenue sign was attached to the exterior of the mall this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2014
National stores commit to University Town Center

Crate & Barrel and J. Crew have committed to locations at the new Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
The swimming pool separates the two wings of an elegant home in Lido Shores. Above, looking toward the living room. Photos by Greg Wilson.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 10, 2013
Home of the Month: Lido Luxe

Classic modern style by architect Jonathan Parks complements a historic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 5, 2014
Social Studies: Barbara Zdravecky

Barbara Zdravecky, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, is being honored for her 20 years of leadership at the organization's March 13 annual dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
Kale'd Caesar garnished with panzanella cubes and apple slices, as served at Eat Here restaurants. Courtesy.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 6, 2013
The Foodie: Learning to love kale

Kale has to be on of the most highly praised foods of our time.

  • Arts + Culture
The Fort Hamer Bridge Project also includes the widening of Fort Hamer Road and Upper Manatee River Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

  • East County
  • News
Fifth-grader Imani Maddox demonstrated a number of tricks, including jump roping on one leg.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Elementary Jump for Fun

Students at Bashaw Elementary School showed off their jump roping skills and techniques during the school's annual Jump for Fun March 28. Fifth-grade students demonstrated a variety of tricks, including a line of fire, frogs and triple back flips, among numerous others, before the rest of the school joined in on the fun. The event served as the culmination of a fundraiser in which students raised $6,865.81 for the school's art, music and physical education programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sam Hester.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 02.22.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 22, 2013
Travel site recognizes Longboat resort

Conde Naste Traveler readers rank the Resort at Longboat Key Club 12 on a list of the top 40 resorts in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fall season at the Longboat Key Education Center begins on Oct. 16 and ends Dec. 15. The winter season begins Jan. 4.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 4, 2017
Class is in at the Longboat Key Education Center

The fall season begins on Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cheri Coryea, center, director of neighborhood services for Manatee County, talks with attendees about what the sales tax would do for the library system.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2016
Referendum question taxing Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Government hosted the first in a series of presentations on a proposed half-cent sales tax tonight at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 30, 2015
A Taste of Home

Kurtos brings a taste of Hungary to Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2011
OUR VIEW: North Trail hypocrisy

The politicians on the Sarasota City Commission talk a good talk about redeveloping North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Clapp
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
Experience at the heart of commission race

The two candidates seeking election for the District 2 City Commission seat both cite their experience: Dick Clapp's previous commission experience and Paul Caragiulo's business experience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School board members Charlie Kennedy and James Golden were two of the last school board members who were elected by countywide votes.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Passed referendum causes concern in East County

Parents, some school board members wonder about the future of single district voting.

  • East County
  • News
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