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Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2013
Aug. 12: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Perseid meteor shower lights up the world; FedEx VP purchases $6.8 million home; PHOTO GALLERY: SYC's Black & White Ball; PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Brewing

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2015
Main Street roundabout to partially open

The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orlando Magic's Pat Williams shares about becoming a successful leader.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2014
Pat Williams headlines Alliance event

Orlando Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams shared how to become a leader with Lakewood Ranch business professionals today, during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance membership luncheon.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota High is trying to become the next Sarasota County school to start boys and girls lacrosse programs, and its fundraising effort begins with the 2018 Giving Challenge.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2018
Sarasota High starts Giving Challenge to raise funds for lacrosse programs

The challenge runs from noon today to noon tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken near downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 20th birthday on Oct. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrates Lakewood Ranch turning 20

Thousands expected to attend Oct. 23 festivities at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michael Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 16, 2019
Lakewood Ranch board adopts budget

IDA budget posts 8.1% increase.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2017
A conversation with Tracy Ferrie, of Boston

Before Boston's Van Wezel concert, the bassist talks rock ’n’ roll, custom gear and roller skating.

  • Arts + Culture
Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Asphalt art

The Sarasota Chalk Festival today opened on Pineapple Avenue and will continue through Monday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kirk Voelker speaks during a videoconference Thursday about Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s participation in clinical trials testing COVID-19 treatments.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 9, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital discusses participation in COVID-19 tests

The hospital is part of an effort to test the efficacy of two different treatments for the coronavirus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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East County resident Justin Severini submitted this photo, taken at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

East County resident Justin Severini submitted this photo, taken at the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • March 27, 2013
DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Dora the Explorer retires
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 24, 2013
Jan. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Longboat Key Town attorney is heading to Venice; Commissioners consider new dog park downtown; Dora the Explorer retires

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Martin took this photo in October, on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Martin took this photo in October, on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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