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Hunter Rollins has raised more than $3,000 in his quest to save the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Siesta community rallies around sailing program

Eleven-year-old Hunter Rollins is determined to raise money to keep the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program afloat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society is raising money to restore the Whitney Beach cottages and pay for a permanent location on the Key.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 18, 2018
Historical Society is a better choice

Put the effort behind Longboat Key History. The culture center's time will come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Asolo's costume shop tree.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 19, 2012
Scene & Heard

Asolo costume shop dresses its tree; From deadlines to show time; Van Wezel draws a new curtain

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Study flushes $20 million project from Longboat Key budget

The island’s sole sewage forcemain to Manatee County has at least 20 more years of use, according to a study, but future issues loom in the pipeline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High freshman Cleve Benson made his first start for the Tornadoes last week, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns in a 19-6 win against DeSoto County High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2018
Freshman QB steps up for Booker High

Cleve Benson, a freshman at Booker High, got the start at QB for the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Superior Word objects to alcohol sales in close proximity of its property, but neighboring businesses don’t think the church should dictate regulations in the area.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Spiritual questions: Gulf Gate Village discusses alcohol sales regulations

The commercial district is at the heart of a county examination of the proper separation of church and alcohol.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anna Pedraza, who just moved to the Key from Orlando, reads on the beach Tuesday afternoon, which was one of the warmer days in the last week.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 19, 2011
The heat is on

Last year's season was one of the coldest in history. Now, local tourism professionals say that last year's weather could impact this year's business forecast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Three-peat for Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates

Braden River High School takes top prize in 3A state band championship, Lakewood Ranch High places third in 4A

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tre Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2014
Sidelines

Founders Club to offer summer membership; Orioles minor league to hold extended training; Play Golf Sarasota to hold tournament; Sarasota is right up alley of professional bowlers

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Colony beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for more than five years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Colony remains on brink of revitalization

The firm planning a $1 billion redevelopment of the beloved Colony Beach and Tennis Resort still has many hurdles to overcome. But 2017 may be the year of progress at the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since GateHouse Media acquired the Sarasota Herald-Tribune in 2015, the paper has dealt with multiple rounds of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2016
Herald-Tribune newsroom votes to unionize

Amid cutbacks and layoffs at the GateHouse Media-owned newspaper, the staff of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune moved to form a union in a 22-16 vote.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Coral Sheridan at Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt in 2011. File photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 27, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

The Bunny Trail Is 'Hoppening'; The Bunny Trail Hops Up to the Bar; More Favorites for Feasting at Easter; Call Your Nearest Bunny or It Won't Be Funny!

  • Arts + Culture
Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Martin Maag, MD |
  • May 10, 2019
Great Strides and Advancements in the Field of Hair Loss

Great Strides and Advancements in the Field of Hair Loss

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, in the commission chambers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2017
Impact fees up for discussion

Planning Commission to consider new impact fee schedule.

  • East County
  • News
Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams celebrated his 30th anniversary with the resort last September.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
D.M. Williams preps for Casa del Mar exit

D.M. Williams' contract won't be renewed when it expires next year, but he isn't leaving quietly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jason Berzowski of Longboat Key Fire and Rescue prepares to drop the tape measure from the top of the cotton plant down to the ground Friday, July 15 at Casa del Mar.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar's cotton plant ceremony

The famous cotton plant at Casa del Mar had its annual height measuring event Friday, July 15 by the tennis courts at Casa del Mar where the plant is located. The cotton plant's new height is 32 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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