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Stella Kelly crowns the statue of Mary. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
St. Mary crowns its namesake

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual May crowning ceremony following its services May 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Lanier and her children, Sidney, Bridget and Trey enjoy entering photography contests, and Lanier says that she has taken some of her favorite photos right in her own backyard.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Margaret Lanier

Margaret Lanier grew up hiking and enjoying Florida's outdoors. Now a photographer, much of her work is nature-centric.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 31, 2010
Injury sidelines senior standout

Trisha Zuknick broke the thumb on her pitching hand during the Pirates' win over Venice March 17. Zuknick hopes to return to the lineup April 13 for the Braden River's senior night.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 15, 2020
Wildlife advocates urge beach caution

Several nests on Siesta Key Beach have been disturbed by those walking dogs on the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 25 Gator grab 9:32 a.m. -- 400 block of GMD. Vehicle Larceny. A woman reported that someone stole her crocodile purse valued at $2,000 from the passenger seat of her unlocked car while she was inside a gas station paying for her gas. The purse contained a payroll check, her Social Security card, credit cards, a checkbook and $10 in cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 27, 2020
Philip Lynn Schneider

Philip Lynn Schneider passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A concept plan for Bayfront Park has been revised to reflect the addition of new park lands.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2012
Commission asks for community center cost info

The Town Commission asked for cost estimates of developing Bayfront Park separately from a possible community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Since forming in February, the Sure Shot Annie's women's sporting clays shooting group has grown to roughly 40 members.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2016
Women 'pull' together

Sure Shot Annie's members take their shot at a different kind of shell game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Emily and Hudson Drake. Photo by Andrew Atkins.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 15, 2019
Moms pampered with class at Gene Witt Elementary

Spa day commemorates Mother's Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Shapiro's favorite part of watching Wilbur was seeing how he developed.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Return of the baby ospreys

Sarasota resident Nancy Shapiro bid adieu to the baby ospreys she's been photographing for a month and a half.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Miller Electric

Small Business of the Year 11 or More Employees Winner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2016
Pollo Tropical signs lease near Sarasota Memorial

The chain is slated to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Behind the gates of 612 Juan Anasco Drive are two homes built in 1998. The first has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 8,080 square feet of living area. The second  has two bedrooms, one bath and 896 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 31, 2021
Bayfront property on Juan Anasco Drive sells for $7.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 21, 2009
Neighbors get own roundabout

The Alta Vista neighborhood requested the city build a roundabout to cure a longtime speeding problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friends of the Braden River met Tuesday, Sept. 15, to discuss the river cleanup.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2015
Friends of Braden River plans for October river cleanup

Formerly called the Old Braden River Historical Society, the group’s mission is to safeguard the river.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 13, 2020
Empty bowls but full hearts in East County

Braden River Middle's FCCLA hosts Empty Bowls to raise money for Our Daily Bread

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Skylar Ead |
  • January 29, 2013
How to FroYo in Sarasota

How to FroYo in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Gary P. Zola Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 14, 2018
Is the scholar in?

Gary P. Zola, the executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives will be this year's scholar in residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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