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Kafi Benz presents Lourdes Ramirez with an award naming her the 2014 Citizen of the Year.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 12, 2015
CONA elects new officers

Kafi Benz replaced Lourdes Ramirez as president of Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations at last night's meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Strand resident Tim Petz tells an interested group of local residents how they can fight the Manatee Lost Lagoon project at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2016
Group organizes to oppose water park

Those opposed to Manatee Lost Lagoon project meet to consider options.

  • East County
  • News
Abdul Idi was honored by his hometown in Nigeria for his work in the youth tennis community.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 30, 2019
River Strand tennis director lives to serve

River Strand tennis director Abdul Idi, a native of Nigeria, lives to serve

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 4, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat 01.04.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Broken Egg
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 13, 2013
Owner sells Broken Egg

For Bob Kirscher, the time was now to sell the Broken Egg, including its popular location in LWR.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Maureen Browne

Maureen Browne was proud of her contributions to Title IX.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Book lovers willing to help improve English skills in the Sarasota area are urged to volunteer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2011
Literary council seeks volunteer tutors

The Literacy Council of Sarasota needs tutors to help adults improve their English skills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 6, 2014
Cultivating talent

Most kids head off to camp in the summer, but the serious dancers head to summer intensive to sharpen their skills and hone their talents.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When the project is finished nearly 185,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2019
New Pass dredge halfway done

The sand from the $3.9 million dredge is being used to renourish nearby Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 19, 2013
Study will sketch St. Armands Circle garage plans

Commercial property owners and residents agree on a preliminary proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Since 2014, city staff has been working to replace invasive Australian Pines at North Lido Beach with native trees.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 7, 2016
Island residents call for new tree rules

Responding to concerns from residents on Bird Key and other barrier islands, the city is proposing tree regulations that would encourage the planting of native species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles D. Hines
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 19, 2012
Election Q&A: Sarasota County Commission District 5 Race

In this week's issue, we profile candidates for Sarasota County Commission District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rep. Steube
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Straw poll tabulation begins despite concerns; Back-to-School Splash Bash returns to Lakewood; Manatee offers financial aid for seniors' energy bills; Rep. Steube to host open house

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • September 27, 2012
Great food, great service, and a stunning waterfront view!

Great food, great service, and a stunning waterfront view!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2016
Ralph Hunter: The original Observer

Longboat Observer founder Ralph Hunter died Friday. He was 95.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hilda Hamrick embraces her great grandson, Daniel Meiler, at William H. Bashaw elementary on Thursday, Feb. 21.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 27, 2019
'Volunteer Extraordinaire' at Bashaw Elementary in Bradenton

“Reserved Parking for Ms. Hilda. Bashaw Volunteer Extraordinaire.”  Now, who is Ms. Hilda?

  • East County
  • News
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