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Optimist Red White and Blue team Coach Marcos Darcy and sailor Sam Vaughan.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 22, 2023
Sarasota Youth Sailing kicks off its fall season

Program director Megan Swick recaps summer camps and gives a look into the fall racing program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman addresses congregation members at the Temple Emanu-El on Monday.
  • By James Peter |
  • July 12, 2023
Temple Emanu-El receives $3.2M donation from anonymous donor

The synagogue member’s gift will be used to lower dues for members with school-age children and grow the congregation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rick Knowlton, Nicholas Lewis and Dan Hersey operate the Manasota Chess Center.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 24, 2021
Manasota Chess Center opens for all skill levels

Nicholas Lewis, Rick Knowlton and Dan Hersey have launched the Manasota Chess Center at the Crossings shopping mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Halflants, the architect for the planned Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment depicted in this rendering, has said adding more residences would be beneficial for a city facing housing challenges. File image
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
City approves revised Bath and Racquet Club proposal

Despite some opposition from residents, the City Commission authorized a change that could allow up to 277 apartments on the redeveloped site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aileen Bermudez receives the first COVID-19 vaccination at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Officials hope 2021 brings end to pandemic

After a year dominated by the effects of COVID-19, there’s hope relief is on the way — but challenges associated with the coronavirus remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SCAT launched its new mobility-on-demand service on June 1. Photo provided by Sarasota County.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders discuss islandwide on-demand transit service

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June, whereas MCAT requires 24 hours advanced notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School Board of Manatee County is working on a proposed map of new district lines.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2021
School Board of Manatee County discusses redistricting

School board members drawing up new zones for districts.

  • East County
  • Schools
Selva Grill's dining room features blues and greens and a mural inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night. Unlike the lounge, it accepts reservations. (Photo courtesy of Selva Grill)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 14, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Selva Grill brings Latin American flavors to Sarasota's UTC

Co-owner Jeremy Osment hopes to attract UTC customers with exotic dining experience.

  • East County
  • News
In 2021, Panther Ridge residents Eamonn Barr, Samuel Barr, 15, Olga Zarlenga, Alice Barr, 12, Olga Ways, Danielle Lennon and Joseph Zarlenga opposed an amendment that would allow development of a 17-acre site near The Concession entrance.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 2, 2021
Panther Ridge residents continue to fight development project

Commission will decide whether to allow Concession Land Development to change its development plan to build 15 units on 17 acres.

  • East County
  • News
The Public Art Committee has narrowed to three its choices for sculpture in the roundabout at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2023
It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Sokolis, an Advanced Manufacturing student, adjusts a robot. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 24, 2022
MTC receives state funding to fast-track students into the workforce

Manatee Technical College will continue its rapid credentialing project that places graduates into high-demand jobs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Any proceeds from the Chevrolets at auction would flow back into the same fund. About $12,000 to $15,000 is expected for each of the used vehicles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 12, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department replaces chronically broken patrol SUVs

The department has replaced four chronically troublesome 2020 GM models.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of the biggest tips Woodleaf Hammock's Gayle Sweda and her husband, Rich Sweda, have learned is to get low. It allows the perspective of the photo to change.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch residents learn better phone photography in a snap

The unique phone camera class at James Patton Community Park was offered by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Spanish Main consists of 212 villas.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 18, 2018
Longboat community's long-term vision meshes with new zoning proposals

Spanish Main residents encouraged their long-term redevelopment plans mesh with new town zoning proposals

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In addition to shifting to walk-up  vaccination clinics at the mall, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County hopes extended hours of operation will draw individuals who haven’t yet gotten a shot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Vaccine distribution enters new phase

As supplies grow more plentiful, Sarasota County health officials are focused on encouraging harder-to-reach populations to get vaccinated.  

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chorus of the Keys has been performing on Zoom since the start of the pandemic. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 1, 2021
Chorus of the Keys continues rehearsing over Zoom

The singing group has turned to Zoom rehearsals in the hope of returning together when the pandemic's done.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 16, 2021
Longboat Key firefighters honored at annual awards ceremony

Fire Rescue liaison and public information officer Tina Adams won the department’s employee of the year award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 25, 2021
Paul Lincoln Keyes

Paul L. Keyes of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 83.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • March 15, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: How to build your resilience

Turns out, resilience is like a muscle — it gets stronger with exercise. Use these tips to help yourself bounce back from life's challenges.

  • Health
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
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