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Ellen Meade, Lisa Saba, Dana Judge and Jamie Becker
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 18, 2015
Forever Florida

Former Miss Floridas establish The Forever's Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to connect former Miss Floridas while supporting the current Miss Florida in her endeavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers at the 624 Palm construction site look on as emergency crews rescue a suspended man following a scaffolding failure.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 3, 2017
Construction firms grapple with labor shortage

As high-profile downtown construction accidents draw attention, a lack of available workers is making building in Sarasota more challenging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryce Rosin with his grandmother turned Cat in the Hat Sue Rosin.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 2, 2016
GFA wishes Dr. Seuss a happy birthday

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy indulge in green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Willis teachers get 'silly'

Fourth-grade teachers at Willis Elementary School got "all tied up" March 8, as their students sprayed them head to toe with Silly String.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • March 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Polo chic

Factory Girl: Polo chic

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The state asked all school districts for suggestions dealing with education and funding issues for legislators to consider in March.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 27, 2013
Manatee County School Board approves state funding proposals

The Manatee County School Board chose eight platforms for the state to consider for its 2014 legislative session.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been on the County Commission since 2006, representing District 2. Paul Caragiulo will succeed him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 31, 2009
TOP STORY, August: Merchants issue rallying cry

Spurred by the announcement that Sarasota News and Books was closing, downtown merchants planned to gather in Five Points Park to urge locals to support downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 20, 2014
Roast Restaurant: The one to break the streak?

Roast Restaurant: The one to break the streak?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson met NBA legend Charles Barkley.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Delaney grandsons meet NBA legend

Michael Madigan and Austin Henderson, grandsons of NBA referee and Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, met legend Charles Barkley while attending the NBA All-Star Game Feb. 20 in Los Angeles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 31, 2013
Town of Longboat Key declares impasse with police

The Longboat Key Police Department Union opted not to choose any of the town's three alternative retirement options last week, which prompted the town to declare impasse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

  • East County
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue will be loaning out dozens of their crates today to those who plan on taking their pets to an emergency shelter.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 8, 2017
Nate's Honor Rescue to loan out animal crates

The animal shelter will provide a limited supply of crates today at 1 p.m. for those who plan on bringing pets to an emergency shelter.

  • East County
  • News
A severe storm hit the island March 31.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Pension editorial off on one point; Sarasota Bay Watch thanks Garden Club; Tax bad stuff ... like meat and dairy; Mobile-home parks have weathered many storms

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Popcorn Bob |
  • November 4, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Once completed, the State Street garage will include 395 parking spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2015
State Street closures begin Monday

As the city works to complete the State Street parking garage by mid-May, road closures are scheduled in the area through June.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flora Carson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Flora Carson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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