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Local agencies worked to keep residents and visitors informed through Hurricane Irma by sending information straight to them, through social media.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 27, 2017
For local agencies during Irma, social media was crucial

City and county leaders found Twitter, Facebook a direct connection to a population that needed hurricane updates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Cantrell
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Faces of '15

The East County Observer's list of the top newsmakers likely to make headlines in 2015.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 24, 2014
Laurel Park neighborhood featured in Historic Homes Tour

For one day only, Sunday, March 2, the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation will present the 24th annual Historic Homes Tour, which takes place in the historic Laurel Park neighborhood.

  • Arts + Culture
Zander and Zella Ribar, both 4, present the colors at last year’s Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2018
Calendar — summer 2018

lakewd ranch calendar

  • LWR Life
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 18, 2009
COVER: Gourmet gathering

The 28th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon took place Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Temple Beth Israel parking lot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Barfield
  • A time to celebrate |
  • February 22, 2018
Just Married: Brian and Matthew Craft

On Jan. 11, the couple started their love story at the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Designed in the storybook style, this Indian Beach home looks like the setting for a fairy tale come to life. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 7, 2013
Home of the Month: Enchanted Cottage

A mysterious past adds romance to a famous Sarasota home.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota, Longboat Observers named newspapers of the year

Breaking news: Two Observer Media Group publications earned the titles of "Newspaper of the Year" in Local Media Association's annual competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
The Royal Treatment, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby explains the difference between red tide and blue-green algal blooms on Aug. 30 at an Argus Foundation lunch.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2018
Red tide bloom is unusual, not unprecedented, Mote experts say

Mote Marine Laboratory scientists discussed red tide blooms, blue-green algal blooms and research at the Meet the Minds lunch Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2009
Town of Longboat Key lays off three employees

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis laid off three employees in the Planning, Zoning and Building Department Tuesday, May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 15, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 15

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Aug. 15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 5, 2017
Film review: 'Baby Driver'

'Baby Driver' is a visually stunning masterpiece that offers unexpected thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2014
2014: The best of Cops Corner

The Observer counts down the top Cops Corners from 2014.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 26, 2010
Camp cuties end summer with a bang

To celebrate their last week of summer vacation, local children ages 18 months to 5 years old got creative with art projects, science experiments and more during Temple Emanu-El Preschool's third session of summer camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
District 1 Commissioner Armando Linde
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2015
Commissioners Linde, Zunz: Sitting soon on a dais near you

Armando Linde and Ed Zunz will become the newest town commissioners in March, after the deadline for candidates to qualify passes without challengers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 29, 2013
Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

As part of the DEA's national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Bath and Racquet Club shared this preliminary rendering to support the argument that landscaping could effectively mask a proposed seven-story building on the property.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet firms up redevelopment plans

The owners of the Bath and Racquet Club are preparing to submit redevelopment plans with the city, but the concept remains controversial with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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