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  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 18, 2011
MY VIEW: School board violating state law

In response to the April 20, 2011, editorial, "School Board on right path," I voted "no" on this issue for two reasons.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Gingerbread houses raise roof at UTC festival

UTC gingerbread festival displays high-rise houses, unique Christmas trees

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jake and Connor Krug won the boys doubles title. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2017
ODA family finds success at USTA National Tournament

A boys doubles title highlights all-around strong performances.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 26, 2010
All Angels continues its party plans

Despite the fact that their scheduled performer was hospitalized just hours before All Angels' benefit concert, they decided the show must go on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 11, 2011
Manatee County denies Tarmac proposal

Manatee commissioners on May 5 denied the rezone of a four-acre parcel on 33rd Street East. Cement manufacturer Tarmac America had hoped to build a concrete batch plant there.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2020
County truck hits, injures jogger on Bahia Vista

Jogger taken to Sarasota Memorial with critical injuries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 24, 2021
Patrick Roman Nudo

Patrick Roman Nudo, 57, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota County Commission adjusts road project; North Trail rezone hearing is continued to June

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.13.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 8, 2019
ODA opens new indoor sports facility

The Out-of-Door Academy (ODA) opened Fox Field House to help its basketball and volleyball teams practice earlier and simultaneously.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Bucci, Sam Lastinger, Kristen Bucci and Ray and D’Arcy Arpke, of Euphemia Haye at last year's lawn party.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 23, 2016
Your Calendar: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 22, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: This dog has his own set of wheels

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Whitney Beach Plaza will receive a complete renovation overhaul, according to its owners. A new roof could be start to be placed on the shopping center as early as next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2012
Whitney Beach ownership modified

A new corporation has been formed for partners involved with Whitney Beach Plaza and a $2 million renovation is expected to begin next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2016
UPDATE: Vehicle strikes child in stroller on U.S. 301

Northbound lanes of the North Washington Boulevard are currently closed between Fruitville Road and Fifth Street after the accident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gator Grading and Pavement started working on the area that will become the playground at Payne Park, Monday, April 30.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 1, 2012
Construction begins for Payne Park Playground

Construction has begun out at Payne Park where a circus-themed playground will be created over the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
More county parks to permit dogs

The commission agreed with a recommendation to open up more of its county parks to dogs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Colin Reid
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: Friends of Bobby Jones draws its vision from the club's past

A year after founding the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, Shawn Pierson has helped develop a plan for the future of the course that embraces its history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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