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Nachman L'hrar brought artists and veterans together for an ongoing project called "Veterans: The Art of Bravery" to record portraits of veterans for posterity.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 18, 2015
Art of Bravery: Immortalizing Veterans

Ringling College student Nachman L’hrar is leading the charge to immortalize the stories of local veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Veda Krolik and Rhea Krolik take a picture with Santa.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Christmas tree lights up

Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota had Santa come into town to light the Christmas tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leslie Williams, incoming Commodore Bob Williams, Sue Wilson and outgoing Commodore Charlie Wilson
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 25, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club changes watch

The club welcomed a new board of officers and thanked the outgoing one Feb. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 16, 2010
MY VIEW: Some burning questions

Questions arise in connection with ineloquent pastor of a tiny little church who decided to do something really inflammatory and damaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Jump Dance

Students participating in Jump Dance Company's dance and musical theater summer camp share their thoughts on this year's camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2012
Visitors office to launch new tourism campaign

Local tourism officials will play up sunny winter weather in a new $500,000 campaign to lure vacationers. JetBlue Airways will be one of the stars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is receiving some landscape upgrades this week at its entrance as part of a town mandate.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 4, 2013
Colony submits settlement update

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has submitted a $50,000 cash bond to the town of Longboat Key as it works through settlement negotiations for three acres of property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

  • East County
  • News
Before coming to Longboat, Gail Loefgren served as mayor of Rochelle, Ill., an experience that helped her prepare for being the face of Longboat’s chamber.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 29, 2015
Conversation with Gail Loefgren

Q&A with Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 18, 2016
St. Martha spices up Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival

Residents dance and feast at the 5th annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival at St. Martha Catholic School Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Bird Key Park
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
City puts finishing touches on renovated Bird Key Park

At 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, the city will celebrate the re-opening of the park at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of major construction, which began in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Accessory dwelling units such as this Laurel Park residence are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the commission is following expert recommendations to permit them citywide.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Commission backs accessory dwellings citywide

Despite some resident concerns, officials are optimistic allowing small secondary residences on single-family properties will help address an affordable housing shortage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crawford
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Business Observer

Crawford opens Edward Jones branch on Circle; Sarasota Manatee Originals offers 30% discounts

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beachplace
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Observer contest seeks bright, shining lights

We're making our list and checking it twice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Fort Hamer Bridge Project also includes the widening of Fort Hamer Road and Upper Manatee River Road. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

Theater festival showcases students; Family farm celebrates season

  • East County
  • News
Monica Welde said she plans to give bears, like Bruno, full access to this lake and also to add more pools to their enclosures.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2020
Bearadise Ranch bears future in mind in Myakka

Bearadise Ranch struggles financially during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: David Samuel

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jewels and Michelangelo Palmisano
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 17, 2016
St. Martha cooks up Cajun Crawfish Festival

The 5th annual Cajun Crawfish and Seafood Festival brings out crowds to St. Martha Catholic School Saturday, April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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