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Guests of the 2015 event enjoy sampling 100s of wines from wine vendors from throughout the country. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2016
Rotary's engine drives event

Seventy Rotarians donate time to host Suncoast Food and Wine Festival

  • East County
  • News
Darryl Hanna has been charged with two counts of first degree felony murder and one count of first degree felony armed robbery.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat murder suspect files for incompetence ruling

Expert appointed to examine Hanna and report back to the court by April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.24.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 2, 2011
TOP STORY, NOV.: Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Mar Vista will try again with P&Z application

Planning and Zoning Board members will review a Mar Vista application next week that excludes patron use of the historic Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The April 6 City Commission is canceled because of concerns related to COVID-19.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 16, 2020
City to close recreational facilities

The City Commission agreed to close the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, Bobby Jones Golf Club and more as part of a coronavirus response effort. Action on bars and restaurants could be forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 2, 2015
U.S. 41 shift could be permanent

Searching for solutions to Sarasota's congestion problems during peak season, the Florida Department of Transportation says initial changes have produced positive results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rod Girdwood, Jay Berman, Taylor Collins and Debbie Johnson
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 8, 2012
Managers talk collaboration at Tiger Bay meeting

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock, North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee spoke to the Tiger Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris and Mark Lawson show their support for creating a taxing district to buy the land, called the future Braden River Preserve.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2018
Braden River preserve still in question

County Commission calls March public hearing to consider forming a special taxing district.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Mill Creek residents seek grant for pond improvement

Rita Cohen and Jim Hodgkinson are spearheading efforts to improve ponds in Phase 7 of the community.

  • East County
  • News
Champion taekwondo athlete Isaac Weintraub shared his fear of geese in 2018.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

The taekwondo gold medalist talks the feeling of walking into large stadiums and his fear of geese.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 6, 2019
New Sarasota condo includes a pool on each floor

The Beacon, which is set to begin construction at the end of summer, will comprise six private residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Marquet is a retired U.S. Navy captain.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 21, 2015
Conversation with David Marquet

David Marquet, a retired naval captain, shares his wisdom on leadership and how to create a team of independent workers.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 13

Michael Cohen captured this pair of parrots on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 20, 2018
Riverview High School honors class of 2018

The Riverview High School commencement was hosted May 19 at Ram Bowl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week’s police reports from Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.15.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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