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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 3, 2009
Students decorate Christmas creations

There was evident excitement in the air, while Bay Haven third-graders began their celebration of the holiday season by making gingerbread houses in their classroom Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ronald Christofaro takes a boxing class at Parkinson Place once a week.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 19, 2018
Parkinson Place provides push for activity

Ronald Christofaro finds a way to fight back and grow physically and mentally.

  • Health
Rod Thomas and his wife speak on "Chamber Chat," a weekly podcast.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Q+A with Rod Thomas

Rod Thomas is the president of the Osprey-Nokomis Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SANCA's Paul Blackketter signs paperwork making the deal official. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2015
SANCA adds regatta to schedule

World rowing regatta will come to Sarasota

  • East County
  • Sports
Running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns against Sarasota last season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2015
Football Preview: Booker High

After finishing as the district runner-up each of the past two seasons, Booker High has its sights set on the Class 5A-District 11 title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Patty Nazzaro submitted this sunset photo, taken on Turtle Beach on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Wednesday, dignitaries snip the ribbon that crossed the Honore Avenue extension, officially opening the 2.5-mile roadway stretching from Palmer Ranch to State Road 681.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Honore Avenue extension opens

The new north-south connector roadway that winds through Palmer Ranch to State Road 681, in Nokomis, has raised some concerns for residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Legacy Grill team creates new legacy with first-place win

The Central Sarasota Little League AAA team Legacy Grill was undefeated in the playoffs and won its championship game Thursday, May 26 against Atlas Insurance, with a score of 16-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2009
Siesta Key condominium sells for $592,000

A condominium in Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The brothers first acquired the Batcopter then expanded their collection. Next, they want Batgirl’s bike.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 19, 2018
POW! Nock brothers channel Batman with collection

These three brothers own the Batcopter, the Batcycle and even the famous Batmobile.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Collins and Dan Bailey
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for their regular meeting Thursday, August 16, to hear from Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid and moderator Dan Bailey. Reid gave an update about his position as county administrator and spoke about procurement issues and ethics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Other beaches in the area are still safe, such as South Lido and Longboat Key.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 11, 2014
No swim advisory issued for North Lido Beach

Due to elevated levels of bacteria found in feces and stormwater runoff, Sarasota County advises beach goers not to get in the water at North Lido.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key has experienced at least seven confirmed Florida Power & Light Co. outages and several other power flickering outages that aren’t documented by FPL.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2015
Power problems remain on Longboat Key

The island has experienced seven power outages and several power flickers, or surges, since July 7. The culprit? Everything from equipment failures to underground power line issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Poonam and Sheena Maini run their restaurant, Tandoor Indian Cuisine, together.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 17, 2018
Familiar Faces: Poonam Maini

Poonam Maini carries on her dad’s legacy and passes it onto her children

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 17, 2009
Siesta Key condo sells for $1 million

A Hidden Lagoon Beach Club condominium tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Aug. 20 to Aug. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Ninety-one-year-old will put her mark on event

On Aug. 10, Sarasota resident Polly White, 91, will take to the skies in her first parasailing adventure at Siesta Key Beach

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture visited the area Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, to meet with local citrus producers and state and federal partners who are working to eliminate invasive citrus pests and diseases.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2012
News Briefs

County accepting applications for seats; USF plans expansion of Sarasota-Manatee campus; Chamber celebrates business partnerships; Manatee Schools announces lunch criteria

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Cutting edge

The Selby School at Community Haven, 4405 DeSoto Road, will host a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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