• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2014
FDOT advances University interchange project

Six months ago, improvements to the University Parkway/I-75 interchange weren't on FDOT's five-year work program. Now, construction is 10 months away.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2009
Pirates' signal caller finds his voice

With the departure of go-to receiver Willie McNeal, quarterback Stephen Fischer has spent this offseason breaking in a new group of talented receivers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Participants in the Sarasota Walk make their way across the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 13, 2010
Sarasota Walk brings out walkers and raises awareness

The Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation held its sixth annual walkathon Saturday, Nov. 13. The walk started at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota, with a few quick speakers, including Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2014
Sidelines

New College to vie for national title; Runners lace up to benefit center; Sarasota Sailors come up short

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 28, 2015
Changing Tunes: Five O'Clock Club's new image

After 60 years as a blues bar, the live-music venue is reaching out to new audiences with its first hip-hop show.

  • Arts + Culture
Yacht broker Roy Kaplan stands in front of the boat slips at the Hyatt Regency.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 5, 2011
'Bring back the boats'

As many in the community seek ways to revitalize the local economy, a Sarasota yacht broker believes one answer could be to rebuild the boat basin at the former Quay and Hyatt Regency hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 27, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Danielle Valley

Lakewood Ranch High senior swimmer Danielle Valley qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials in two events at the Gator Swim Club Summer Invitational June 3 to June 5, in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos CrossFit Lakewood Ranch coach Josh Davis completes one of five CrossFit Open workouts, which landed him a spot in the this weekend's regional competition.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 7, 2014
Full Force

CrossFit Lakewood Ranch trainer Josh Davis will compete in the 2014 CrossFit South East Regional Competition May 9 to May 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2009
Lakewood Ranch residents to hit streets for homeless

Ranch Natural Discoveries owner Judi DeWalt is the organizer behind the area's first Tour de Ranch ride.

  • East County
  • News
Residents and visitors may still use the Turtle beach area, but are urged not to wade, swim or participate in any other water recreation event until the advisory is lifted. It is still safe to fish and consume fish caught in this area. File photo.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 21, 2011
Beach water advisory issued for Turtle Beach

Sarasota County Health Department officials discovered an elevated level of enterococci (enteric) bacteria from beach water samples.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pam Nadalini refused to sign the evaluation that listed her management skills as "Below Expectations," choosing, instead, to write a two-page letter to Turner dated Monday, July 2, detailing her concerns with the low marks she received.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 4, 2012
Turner gives Nadalini poor evaluation

Sarasota City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini refused to sign an evaluation Commissioner Terry Turner submitted last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Hopefully it will help the younger members of our country understand the issues and how to take better care of (the elderly)," KJ Sanchez says. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
FST's newest project explores what 'Older than Dirt' means

In Florida Studio Theatre's new community project, "Older than Dirt," starting Oct. 14, it will use the interviews to explore what aging is all about.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Public Tennis Center member Andy Thoms serves the ball during a game Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis Center supporters volley for respect

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center isn’t a moneymaker for the town. But commissioners realize it adds value and want to reserve dollars for its upkeep.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 26, 2009
Buchanan nominates 12 to U.S. Service Academies

Braden River High School student James Watson Bradin III was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 14, 2016
Speed test

Riverview sophomore Aliyah Cunningham gains speed as she races toward the finish line.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Orchestra musicians violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey are on the staff of Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

Welcome to our first April Fools' issue!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mary Cantrell served as the director of Manatee Technical Institute from December 1996 to June 2014. She says people told her she ran the operation with an iron fist. “But, I always wear a velvet glove,” she says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Mary Cantrell: Manatee School Board, District 5

The former head of Manatee Technical Institute says she will bolster the morale of teachers and school district employees if elected to the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Octavio Martin
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 9, 2012
Scene & Heard

Ballet principal takes his final bow; New gallery opens in the Rosemary District; RCAD hosts Florida Artist Group symposium; Sarasota filmmaker takes horror flick overseas

  • Arts + Culture
« 1622 1623 1624 1625 1626 1627 1628 1629 1630 1631 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free