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Dan Smith, chairman of the Bobby Jones Golf Course Study Committee, addresses the crowd at a town hall meeting Oct. 8.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Residents pitch in on Bobby Jones planning effort

Earlier this month, members of the public offered their thoughts on the future of Bobby Jones Golf Club. How will that input guide the future of the city course?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: March

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Margaret Good, pictured here after winning the District 72 Democratic primary in December, was endorsed by former Vice President Joe Bidden.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • February 6, 2018
Biden endorses Good in District 72 race

Early voting turnout has already reached levels expected for an entire election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A truck crashed into the front of the Lobster Pot restaurant on the Fourth of July, and holiday traffic is preventing it from being removed.  Photo courtesy Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 4, 2017
Truck crashes into Siesta Key restaurant

Because of holiday traffic, the truck will stay stuck in the Lobster Pot until a removal team can make it out on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rev. David Danner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fashion show, luncheon and card party

All Angels by the sea Episcopal Church hosted its 17th annual fashion show, luncheon and card party to almost 140 people on Feb. 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club. They raffled for prizes like handmade jewelry, gift certificates and a gift basket from Dillards, who supplied the clothing and makeup for the event. The money raised benefits the All Angels Outreach Program, which donates 100% of its money to local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of  the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sustainability Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes wants the city to explore environmentally friendly projects.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City sponsors Gillespie Park compost project

The city is using Gillespie Park to test a community composting program, encouraging residents to work together and learn about the potential benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kate Zoltak.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2012
Library close to balanced books

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta received consensus from the commission at its regular meeting Tuesday to consider giving the Longboat Library $10,000 to $15,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is reminding citizens to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 23, 2017
Sheriff's Office cautions safe holiday shopping

The busy shopping season kicks off with Black Friday, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a few tips for shopping smart this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” runs through March 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2019
FST's 'Curious Incident' is a smart, original play with a self-informed lead

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' takes audiences on a journey of the mind at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sasaki will work with the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization to develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land surrounding the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2017
Bayfront group selects professional planner

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization picked Sasaki, a Massachusetts-based firm, to guide the redevelopment of 42-acres of city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dad's Garage
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 28, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: Dad's Garage

Dad's Garage performed April 24 through April 26, at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Wurster, Conli Schwarz, Danielle Wilson and Julia Ortiz are the first set of Lakewood Ranch seniors who all will go on to play college soccer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs get shot at college women's soccer

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 14, 2009
Lady Pirates' dream season ends in finals

The Braden River volleyball team saw its historic dream season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week'  s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.27.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2010
Commission to fight channel relocation

The commission believes a relocation of the Longboat Pass channel, as proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will have detrimental effects on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The theme of the party was "Jingle & Flamingle" to celebrate the holidays Florida style. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 5, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 12.08.16

From a Flamingo-themed holiday party to snow at an outdoor event in Florida, there were plenty of surprises on the social scene this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bay Isles Parkway from Gulf of Mexico Drive to the Harbourside entrance on Harbourside Drive is being repaved this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 29, 2013
Bay Isles Parkway under construction

There will be daily lane closures and some delays for Bay Isles residents. At least one entrance from Bay Isles Parkway into the Longboat Key Publix/CVS Pharmacy will be open at all times.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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