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Lou Newman submitted this double rainbow photo over downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: August 20

Lou Newman submitted this double rainbow photo over downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sergio Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken from Cedars West condominium.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: August 20

Sergio Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken from Cedars West condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Waiting begins on FISA rowing bid

Officials presented their case to IFRA officials July 14, to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ed Zunz has qualified to run as a candidate for his wife’s District 5 commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2015
Zunz qualifies for commission seat

Ed Zunz wants to replace his wife in the Longboat Key District 5 Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Engineering firm McKim and Creed provided this preliminary rendering of a potential building at Lift Station 87 earlier this month, though design elements are still subject to change.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2014
City to hold lift station outreach meeting

Representatives from the city and the engineering team in charge of the Lift Station 87 project will discuss the design of an above-ground structure in Luke Wood Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Lawrence
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 4, 2015
People with Purpose: Richard Lawrence

Local attorney and Forty Carrots’ Board President Richard Lawrence is actively involved in local charities in Sarasota, FL.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Siesta Beach signs needs improvement; Traffic Advisory Board commended for support

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Superintendent Lori White sits with students at Gocio Elementary School. White retired from her position in February 2017.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 30, 2017
A legacy of learning

The community gives back to honor former Superintendent Lori White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 18, 2010
Senate, governor candidates face the press

All but one major candidate for U.S. Senator from Florida and governor appeared at a journalist town hall at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Werner Hartenberger |
  • August 28, 2014
My View

No link between Hayek, Obama

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tahiti Park residents are worried about damage to the neighborhood tree canopy, but the city’s Tree Advisory Committee doesn’t know if issues there apply to the rest of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 29, 2018
Tree committee dissects canopy road proposal

An advisory board is trying to balance protection for tree-lined streets with a desire to give more flexibility to private property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 31, 2018
School board puts policies under review

Complaints policy among those under scrutiny this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rosena Hill has performed in productions such as "Come Fly Away" and "The Color Purple."
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Your Town

ODA alumna and concert soloist Rosena Hill performs for high schoolers; McNeal students advance in competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • April 25, 2018
Public records: Preserve our right to know

Florida has among some of the most open records laws in the country. It’s up to all of us to make sure it stays that way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 9, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens paints with the colors of the sun

Orchid Ball 2019: Gauguin's Sunset in Paradise was held Feb. 9.

  • Black Tie
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 1, 2012
COMMENT: East coaches share Super Bowl picks

We've heard it time and time again.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2009
Three workers involved in lift station accident

Three Woodruff & Sons workers were taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital after they were overcome by hydrogen sulfide fumes at about 11:25 a.m. today while working on a Manatee County lift station.

  • East County
  • News
City staff has prepared conceptual renderings for what "activated" parks might look like, as seen in this image depicting Shenandoah Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2019
Parks master plan faces funding questions

The commission applauded staff’s vision for rehabilitating and improving parks citywide, but stopped short of making a long-term commitment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harrison Skokos rushed for 62 yards on the night and also hauled in a 44-yard pass.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 5, 2010
Tigers dash Mustangs' playoff hopes

Lakewood Ranch fell short of advancing to the playoffs after falling to Palmetto 28-14 in a Class 4A-District 11 contest Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2018
Sarasota runners have sweet treat at Donut Run

About 300 runners participated The Half Dozen Donut Run to raise awareness about apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
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