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In Southside Village, merchants leveraged existing relationships to promote local businesses after shutdowns began.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2020
After reopening, Sarasota businesses plot promotional strategies

Hopeful for an economic recovery, merchants and officials are encouraging consumers to spend their money locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
SouthTech's data dump with the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in April resulted in the collection of 10,073 pounds of electronics. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
An E-normous challenge in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch data dump offers opportunity to recycle electronics to secure information and the protect environment

  • East County
  • News
Marcelo Gomes performs in Jorma Elo’s “Still of Kings." Photo courtesy Vutti Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Transcending Movement' guest artist learns alongside company

The Sarasota Ballet welcomes Marcelo Gomes as a guest artist, a role that’s sometimes harder than it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Siesta Key Beach sees high rate of return for lost items

In the peak season for things that go missing, parks staff wants to get your stuff back to you.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial Service held May 19 in front of the Manatee County Courthouse honored the nine members of law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
A few kind words can work wonders for our law enforcement officers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
GreyHawk Landing residents rallied to have more toys allowed in the pool.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 24, 2015
Residents dive in to pool rules

After receiving more than 142 names on a petition, GreyHawk Landing residents sink arguments against having floatable toys in their community pools.

  • East County
  • News
Cianna Russ poses with her 2015 National Reserve Championship trophy in showmanship and a Superior Intermediate High Point Championship trophy.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2017
Sarasota High freshman overcomes fear of riding horses to discover talent

She has won two National Reserve Championships since 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ernie Ritz helped preserve the historic character of Worth's Block, a building that dates back to 1913 and currently serves as the home of the Gator Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 25, 2015
Downtown leaders call for greater emphasis on district's history

Despite the 2009 establishment of a downtown historic district, some leaders fear Sarasota’s urban core is losing its connection to the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County residents and officials have expressed concerns regarding the impact of the proposed dredging of Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2015
Report dredges up Big Pass concerns

A county consultant says there’s not enough evidence to conclude plans to renourish Lido Beach won’t negatively impact Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Rose |
  • September 17, 2013
My View: On bullying

If a girl is never told that she's fantastic, creative, has ingenuity and is loved by those around her, what kind of future can she be expected to pursue?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Years of collecting fill the Zurich-Wus living room with sparkle and splendor. The Greek doll in the rococo chair is by Tampa artist Fayzah Spanos and the chandelier is a Craigslist find.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 2, 2013
Home of the Month: The Tentmaker's House

A Sarasota couple creates a world of their own in Bayou Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A partially destroyed home in the Twin Shores community on Longboat Key after Hurricane Milton.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 12, 2025
What to keep in mind as hurricane season approaches

Longboat Key’s Fire Chief and Emergency Manager Chief Dezzi recently shared insights and best practices to help the community prepare for the season that starts June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed cross-section of 10th Street between Central and Lemon avenues.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 28, 2024
Complete streets projects await federal grant approval

At 60% design, the city of Sarasota is ready to move forward to the design-built stage of 10th Street and Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2024
Woman calls police to investigate suspicious poo in pool

A Longboat Key officer investigated the feces, which turned out not to be from criminal activity. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jonathan Lynch
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Manatee County School Board District 3: Jonathan Lynch

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Manatee County citizens should support school property tax referendum
  • By Richard Tatem |
  • October 7, 2024
Manatee County citizens should support school property tax referendum

School board member Richard Tatem says passing the referendum is essential to providing a quality education.

  • East County
  • Opinion
ODA Coach Rob Hollway pats Michael Luedeke on the head. Hollway led the Thunder to a 9-1 record in 2022.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2023
Lakewood Ranch, East County coaches regroup and recover during the summer break

East County high school coaches take different approaches to the offseason months.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amanda Grant and Naomi Hicks at the 2022 SarasotaCon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jake and Connor Krug have mainly played doubles matches with other teammates in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 11, 2023
Lakewood Ranch brothers grow as tennis players, individuals at Duke

Sophomore twins Connor and Jake Krug say their time playing tennis at Duke University has given them opportunities off the tennis court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Tremblay, 61, said he loves baseball because of the people the sport attracts.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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