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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 22, 2018
Mote to introduce Red Tide Institute

A philanthropic investment of $1 million from The Andrew and Judith Economos Charitable Foundation will establish and support the first year of operations of the Red Tide Institute at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Pfeiffer's students enjoyed the special day, which was made possible because of one of her student's parents.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 27, 2011
Gullett student lace up for Nike Day

Children at Gullett Elementary School recently enjoyed Nike Day.

  • East County
  • News
The budget includes no tax increase.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
Manatee approves $462.4 million budget

Manatee County commissioners adopted a $462.4 million budget Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioners are scheduled to select the two appointees at a meeting in November.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2014
Commissioners to discuss appointment process

As the deadline for selecting two new city commissioners draws closer, the Sarasota City Commission will talk about the process by which they will fill those vacancies at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alvin's Island will install a new facade if the city approved planned renovations.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2018
Alvin’s Island plans include new restaurant

The souvenir shop will close to facilitate a series of renovations designed to improve the St. Armands Circle property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Andrea brought flooding to many north-end side streets. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2013
Quiet hurricane season comes to an end

The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season brought 13 named storms, just one of which made landfall in the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Morel

Morel restaurant's Executive Chef Fredy Mayer shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Weidner Goldstein
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 8, 2014
Social Studies: Jean Weidner Goldstein

Sitting on a couch in Designing Women Boutique, founder and CEO Jean Weidner Goldstein opens up about her life as a dancer, an entrepreneur and a newlywed.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Our View

Jaleski's big chance: The budget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Max Amster, Molly Klauber, Jenn McAlister and Denver Stutler
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
'La Fete du Fromage'

'La Fete du Fromage'

  • Black Tie
The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chad Sutton has total control of Cardinal Mooney volleyball less than a year into his tenure.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach has big plans for program's future

Chad Sutton wants to transform the school into a premier spot for volleyball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Judilee Sterne's family in the old market place of Jerusalem. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 4, 2012
Neighbors: Judilee Sterne

Siesta Key resident Judilee Sterne went on a pilgrimage to Israel with members of her congregation, her children and grandchildren.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The crash occurred at 2 a.m. this morning on University Parkway and Whitfield Avenue.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2013
At least one dead in University Parkway crash

At least one person died in a morning vehicle crash on University Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol website.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identify the suspect in a motorcycle theft.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 6, 2016
Sheriff requests community assistance to identify suspect in motorcycle theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released video of a suspect in a motorcycle theft at 5409 Avila Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2009
Lenobel qualifies for at-large seat

Town Clerk Trish Granger confirmed Friday, Oct. 9 that the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office has confirmed At- Large Commissioner Hal Lenobel's petition certification paperwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cattle egret appears to try to guilt customers inside a McDonald’s into feeding it by staring at them through the window. The bird has been meeting great success with its ploy.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 4, 2011
Egret addicted to fast food?

The same cattle egret has been visiting a McDonald's restaurant for more than a year, because customers were regularly feeding it. Now wildlife officials are warning people that an unnatural diet could harm the bird.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gavin Michael plays drums for Kettle of Fish as participants race by.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 7, 2016
Music Half Marathon turns up the volume with runners

Runners embraced the cold, windy start for the second Sarasota Music Half Marathon Sunday, Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission narrowly approved construction of the State Street garage Monday. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2014
City approves $11.4 million garage

Despite a price tag more than 50% higher than the original budget, commissioners granted final approval to the construction of the State Street parking garage at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Cops Corner 11.26.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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