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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 25, 2018
Longboat sewers leak from the outside in

Water leaking into the Longboat Key’s sewer system is part of the reason for the difference between what customers produce and the overall total.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota County Schools hires police chief

Grohowski previously led community college's four-campus security team in California.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations and the Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations hosted Monday’s City Commission candidate forum. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Tensions rise in commission campaign

With less than a month to go before the May 12 City Commission runoff election, the races are getting heated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As part of her plans for growth, Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could offer a museum-like experience to draw repeat customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2014
Selby Gardens hires new CEO

Jennifer Rominiecki will bring 15 years of experience with the New York Botanical Garden to Sarasota, as she steps in as the new CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 13, 2020
Carol Winkel

Carol Winkel passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on July 4, 2020. She was 94 years young.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
David Wolff prepares to submerge 10 Mini-Reefs.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2019
'A manmade solution to a manmade problem'

Non-profit installs 10 Mini Reefs at MarVista in Longboat Key, with hopes of making the ecosystem a little bit better.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, and Ted Lindenberg, director of the Books for Kids program, celebrate the program's success.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2020
A success story in Manatee County

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch celebrates growth of Books for Kids program

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 16, 2010
OBSERVED: In honor of Dad and his drawer

Growing up, I must have come to my dad with hundreds of broken toys, shoelaces and scraped knees. And every time, he knew just how to fix them. That's just what dads do.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The four boats in the parade cruised past Jiggs Landing before heading east to Linger Lodge.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 7, 2015
Boaters light up Braden River

Community boaters held the Christmas on the Braden River boat parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
After telling coach BJ Ivey four years ago that he wanted to get to the Final Four, Riverview senior D.J. Bryant will lead the Rams in the state semifinals Feb. 26 (photo courtesy Tim Britt)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 25, 2016
Family focus drives Rams into Final Four

After pulling out a victory in the regional finals, the Riverview boys basketball team is headed to Lakeland to play for a slot in the state finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Police are investigating a crash on Tamiami Trail just south of downtown.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2020
Lanes reopen after Sarasota traffic crash

Collision involving motorcycle prompted closure at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Santa Claus arrives at Siesta Center to visit with children and families during a past Light Up the Village event on the Key. File photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Phil Mancini presents Beatrice Friedman with her birthday cake. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.23.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 7, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concert of Sarasota: Vega String Quartet

Enthusiasm is catching, and when you mix it with real talent, you have a combination that sets spirits thrumming.

  • Arts + Culture
"It's a lot of work, but I knew that it was going to be, and there's still a ton more to do," Cami Leavitt says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2013
Miss Best Dressed: Cami Leavitt

Cami Leavitt turns a pretty thought into a couture prom dress, and a stylish ambition into a posh business.

  • Arts + Culture
Top fundraiser Scott Anderson receives well deserved applause. Peter Acker.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • October 26, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

They could have danced all night; Police tape and life jackets; Tidbits; Pink, pinker, pinkest; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens displays Paul Gauguin's tropical treasures

The artist's perspective of French Polynesia comes to life through his art and Selby's plant displays in 'Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise.'

  • Arts + Culture
Local Comcast employees take a break from sorting donated food. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2014
Business Observer

Comcast and All Faiths team up to fight hunger; Jewish Housing Council names Heidi Brown CEO; Kristen Anderson receives Citizen of the Year Award

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 8, 2010
My View: The Dream Crushers

My View: The Dream Crushers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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