• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • 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
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

File photo The Children's Fountain was closed twice in 2013 for unexpected repairs, and eight unscheduled times in 2012.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 17, 2014
Aging equipment causes more fountain closures

Keeping the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain open regularly is becoming a bigger challenge for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Dent, Thaxton spar at Tiger Bay

The two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections traded barbs about transparency at the Tiger Bay-hosted luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stairs on John Saputo's dock are disappearing as sand collecting near his property washes over them.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 18, 2014
Lighthouse Point sees sand surplus

Some residents argue the town should cancel a $4 million south end erosion project and take the extra sand sitting behind their homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two of the property’s 19 royal palms frame the front entrance. Over the doorway is a profile bust of a Roman soldier. Wrought iron grills grace the first-floor windows.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 17, 2016
A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Loretta Schwaner sits at her keyboard ready to play what she has learned in a year of lessons from Fletcher Music Center.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 2, 2015
Senior symphonies: love of music creates a community

Residents start musical hobby late in life through keyboard lessons offered at Fletcher Music Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 11, 2011
Buchanan promotes free trade deals

Congressman Vern Buchanan is working to promote legislation for free trade deals with Colombia, Panama and South Korea

  • East County
  • News
Her abstract heartbeat paintings carry special meaning to the families who order it.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2019
Bradenton artist delivers in a heartbeat

Bradenton artist Kori Clark is in the flow with her abstract and heartbeat art.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • November 25, 2015
County will hold public hearing on South Siesta renourishment tax district

The percent of the project cost paid by residents of the district may decrease slightly, but since those costs have doubled, it’s likely assessments will, too.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 22, 2019
School Board member Bridget Ziegler proposes cell phone ban at schools

The Sarasota County School Board is considering banning cell phones on district campuses in the future. But will the idea buzz well with everyone?

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 14, 2019
Temple Emanu-El shows off trivia knowledge

Temple Emanu-El held its fifth annual trivia night on July 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Beginning this winter, both Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines will fly to Washington D.C. from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 29, 2021
Allegiant adds SRQ service to Washington's Dulles Airport

Service begins in mid-December for airport's leading carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 10, 2014
Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge

On Saturday the group joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting for the first time in the debate the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rafeal Petlock, onstage at the Players Theatre, returned to Sarasota in 2008 and hopes to pursue acting full-time.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 2, 2015
Stagedoor: Rafael Petlock

Actor Rafael Petlock has appeared in plays in New York City, television and movies. But he’s perfectly fine expressing himself in his hometown of Sarasota when and wherever he can.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan met with state, federal and local officials on the issue last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2011
Buchanan to announce pill mill legislation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan this morning will announce plans for sweeping legislation to crack down on pain management clinics that improperly prescribe and distribute prescription drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
ZBA chairman resigns, opposes board's elimination

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
East County’s Mark Stukey puts his right hand at the mark showing the high water levels during the 2003 flood.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 10, 2017
Manatee County releases updated storm surge evacuation levels

Manatee County's Public Safety Department releases the updated storm surge evacuation levels.

  • East County
  • News
Jared Joseph says this incarnation of “Ragtime” allows a breadth of perspective because every character helps tell each other’s stories. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 9, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Our View

A conditional surrender

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Our View: Immoral corporate welfare

Maybe a good roundhouse to their proboscises might knock some sense into them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
« 1694 1695 1696 1697 1698 1699 1700 1701 1702 1703 »
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