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David Verinder, Sarasota Memorial Hospital's president and CEO, discusses the hospital's COVID-19 response at a press conference Tuesday, March 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital patient tests presumptively positive for COVID-19

A 70-year-old man is the first positive case at the hospital. Health officials are investigating the origins of the infection and other individuals who may have been exposed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Police Department said it could take some time to identify the human remains.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2018
Police investigate found human remains

The Sarasota Police Department is working to identify human remains found in the 1900 block of Gillespie Avenue this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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Jaasiel Torres jumps the bar at the state meet.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High junior takes home the high jump state title

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Commission is giving the town of Longboat Key $2 million for Bayfront Park.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Bayfront Park funding approved

A revamped Bayfront Park that’s been in the works since 2008 is a go after Sarasota County Commission agreed to a $2 million funding request today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maggie "MJ" Wood scoops up seaweed from the bay.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 30, 2016
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Campers splash in Sarasota Bay and explore the Ann Goldstein's Children’s Rainforest Garden at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2014
Colony auction canceled

A ruling by a bankruptcy appeals judge canceled an auction scheduled for today until a Colony Lender secured-claim issue can be resolved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2012
May 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union Vice President Keith Tanner, firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera Jr., Firefighter Lt. and union negotiator Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch make up the fire union's negotiation team.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Town, firefighters play numbers game

Longboat Key firefighters like the extra $312,546 in wages the town proposes. But they say the town must subtract the 11% retirement contribution they pay toward a frozen plan.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 8, 2012
May 8: Daily Headlines Video

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  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 24, 2012
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

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Craig Obrecht submitted this sunset photo, taken from north Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sherbert Shoreline

Enter your local sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Please include where you took the photo when submitting photos, as well as your mailing address. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to the Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., fourth floor, Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or email them to [email protected].

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 20, 2012
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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 16, 2013
Jan. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Overnight mooring causes sinking feeling; County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet; Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch; Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41; Highwaymen: Behind the scenes

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Rusty Chinnis helped at last year’s Scallop Search.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 23, 2014
Sarasota Bay Watch events promote scallop restoration

Sarasota Bay Watch, a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve and restore Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through education and active participation, will host an evening of food and fun to raise awareness and support for local scallop restoration at the fourth annual Scallopalooza Aug. 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 10, 2021
OPINION: Do not vax your children

That was the most emphatic warning leading doctors gave at the Florida Summit on COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Police Chief Al Hogle was appointed acting town manager, a role that will likely last no more than a few weeks.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2011
Commission accepts St. Denis resignation

Police Chief Al Hogle will serve as acting town manager as the commission works to find an interim leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2018
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Commissioners will not increase the millage rate.

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