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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
Joe and Maureen Beall
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores Senior Prom

The residents and guests at Twin Shores 'senior' prom on Jan. 20 did it just like they did in high school. People got into the spirit of things dancing in their formal wear to live covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Three Dog Night. And just like back in the days, the punch was spiked (but this time, everyone is of age and they planned it that way).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks |
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Love for Laborers

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning. They, collectively, are our backbone. This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The stretch of Main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
Approved at last

The Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors will use an internal city loan to help pay for a Main Street streetscape project that will be constructed in the next two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 20

Gordon Silver captured this seagull riding the waves on top of a pelican on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 20

Abby Laster captured this image of an osprey catching a fish along a Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 18, 2020
Sarasota teen is Florida's youth of the year

It's the third year in a row a Sarasota area youth has won the award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Hal Lenobel

Lenobel, a former mayor, will run for his sixth term in office this March. And he doesn't plan on doing any campaigning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 14, 2013
Two members leave pension board

Both firefighter/paramedics who were appointed to a new pension board have decided not to participate any longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Midfielder Shane Hill and his teammates conducted an hour-long training session. Photos by Jen Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 14, 2012
Rage players learn from pros

Braden River Soccer Club players enjoyed a special training demonstration and autograph session with the Tampa Bay Rowdies during its night practice March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 21, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank summer campaign serves 15,000 children

The results are in for the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2017
Theater review: 'Fences'

August Wilson’s 'Fences' traces the boundaries of self and family at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Applications for volunteers are available at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 8, 2013
Town seeks volunteers

The town is accepting applications for the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Citizens Oversight Committee for the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) on Public School Facility Planning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A hatchling emerges from its shell in a nest recently laid on Longboat’s beach.
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • July 6, 2011
Turtle-nesting season sees sensational start

Ring the bells and fly the flag! This 2011 turtle season is off to a sensational start.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Our View

Sadly, smoking guns no surprise

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The kitchen boasts wood floors and cabinets, plus a green ceramic farmhouse sink.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2019
Country Pride

An All-American home in the Polo Club

  • LWR Life
Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Republican Women's Club of Sarasota President Peggy Campbell and SPARCC Director of Development Mary Ellen Mancini
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 4, 2015
Republican clubs celebrates the holidays together

Two Sarasota Republican clubs held a joint holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 4 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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