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The BID is considering replacing the existing speaker system on St. Armands Circle, installed in the early 2000s.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2018
St. Armands explores music options

Amplified music may be on its way back to St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Our View

The Colony and next generation

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 28, 2016
Booker football can't hold lead, falls to Southeast

The Tornadoes were up as many as 15 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Donna Dunio said everyone is born with a different nature, and hers has been to be on duty. But now, she'         s entering retirement looking forward to learning more about herself and her family.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 19, 2017
Dunio leaves legacy with Aging in Paradise as she retires

Dunio's final day as the executive director of Aging in Paradise was April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year, the decor at Foodlosophy included vintage postcards and vibrant-colored signs with produce scattered around. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 20, 2018
'Foodlosophy' event menu inspired by patients

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s third annual culinary event puts a spin on patients’ favorite foods.

  • Black Tie
Robin Zoller submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling in over the Seafood Shack near Cortez.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathleen Kim
  • By June LeBell |
  • February 22, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Lucia di Lammermoor'

From the ominous opening of the overture, we knew many things about Sarasota Opera's "Lucia di Lammermoor." We knew the orchestra, under Anthony Barrese, was in good form.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 11, 2013
Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax

Manatee County commissioners will decide whether to move forward with a surtax to fund indigent health care in the community, during it's March 12 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 12, 2014
Heritage Harbour HOA, CDD try to work together

Next month, group representatives will meet 30 minutes before the regular Heritage Harbour South CDD meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 24, 2009
A Highland home of their own

After decades of playing off-campus concerts, Riverview High School's Kiltie Band breaks in its new performing-arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
Stan Edelson won the 800 meter race at the Florida Senior Games (3:29.89).
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasotan takes home 800 meter medal at Florida Senior Games

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dedra and President of the Sertoma Club Jay Castle
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sertoma Club Celebrity Roast

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held its 'Celebrity Roast' featuring Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Saturday, March 8. The roast was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota and included dinner and cocktails. While Roastee, Tom Knight, was made fun of, it was all in good fun. In the past, the Sertoma Club has roasted President of Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson and Public Defender Elliot Metcalf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marilyn Nykiforuk, assistant manager at Selby Public Library, tells a not so scary, scary story Wednesday, Oct. 24, at Selby Public Library’s Halloween Party.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween Party at Selby Public Library

Kids had fun trick-or-treating and taking part in all sorts of fun Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Selby Public Library's Halloween Party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Hanley submitted this photo, taken overlooking Ward Lake in East County.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2014
Underground utilities ordinances surge ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted on first reading to forward two ordinances related to undergrounding utilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Registered Dietician Corista Williams talks about how snack healthily while traveling.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
Munch much?

Healthy snacks that will keep your stomach happy while traveling.

  • Health
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 4, 2013
How to make strawberry lemonade concentrate

How to make strawberry lemonade concentrate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Remi is an almost 2-year-old shih tzu mix available for adoption from the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 22, 2015
Adoptable pups pop tags at Second Chance Boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch held a special sale at its consignment store.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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