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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
Spirit of America: Jeanette Nowaski

The Bay Haven kindergarten teacher has found unique ways to connect with her students while learning online.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cameras capture Big Brother worries
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 12, 2013
June 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cameras capture Big Brother worries; Sarasota County in top 20 for 2013 All-American City community; Wire Walker: Nik Wallenda; In the Kitchen with: Sharky's On The Pier

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The suspect is 5-foot-11-inches tall, with a slim build and pale skin.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 20, 2011
Attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted bank robbery at Wells Fargo, 8595 South Tamiami Trail today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2012
June 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2014
Movie Review: Nightcrawler

Movie Review: Nightcrawler

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 6, 2021
Arthur Wolcott

Arthur Wolcott whose remarkable career spanned over seven decades in the food processing industry died peacefully in Sarasota, Florida on September 24th after a life well lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Lourdes Ramirez filed the civil lawsuit in December.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2015
Waechter lawsuit ends in dismissal

The Tampa division U.S. District Court of Florida filed an order today granting the motion to dismiss the case by Bob Waechter, former Sarasota GOP Chairman.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jill Pook and Dawn Burcham
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2011
GALLERY: Oaks Club Women's Golf Association Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon

The Oaks Club Women's Golf Association held its annual Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although some members favor maintaining the current form of government, a majority of the Charter Review Committee voted Tuesday to recommend creating an elected mayor position.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota's Charter Review Committee endorses elected mayor

A volunteer advisory board is recommending the city change its form of government to elevate the position of mayor, a proposal voters have previously rejected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Erin and Patrick Duggan with Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center President and CEO Jessica Hays and Chairwoman Barbara Gardner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2017
SPARCC’s ‘A Nautical Night’ makes Bird Key sparkle

The annual SPARCCle Gala was held on April 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Parking Manager Mark Lyons is trying to avoid the missteps of earlier efforts to implement paid parking — including meters that generated complaints before being removed in 2012.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 27, 2014
DID continues paid parking debate

Following a presentation from the city's parking manager, Downtown Improvement District members softened their opposition to the reintroduction of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2015
Prominent Lakewood Ranch architect dies

Fawley|Bryant Architecture co-founder and President Rick Fawley died Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
Medical Center to add pediatric unit, emergency care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will open a pediatric unit this fall, staffed with a full-time pediatric emergency room physician.

  • East County
  • News
The former mayors gathered for an event at the Federal Building Thursday morning.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2015
Former mayors rally against partisanship in city election

At an event Thursday, 10 former Sarasota mayors spoke in support of two sitting City Commissioners and against the intrusion of political parties into the nonpartisan commission race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 12, 2017
Three Manatee County men charged in shark-dragging incident

FWC official said the suspects have all turned themselves in and bonded out.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Library embarks on 60th chapter

In 1957, a group of women opened a library at a local storefront with 1,200 books. Today, the library has a new location and 6,000 books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This North American river otter, found in Melbourne, will be one of the otters featured at “Otters & Their Waters.” Credit: Tracy Frampton, of Florida Wildlife Hospital
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 19, 2015
Mote to showcase otters

"Otters & Their Waters" will be on display beginning in early 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael's On East co-proprietors Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 1, 2013
AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael's On East gets the only 2013 AAA Four Diamond distinction in Sarasota - its 24th consecutive Four Diamond rating.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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