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Pastor Elizabeth Deibert will finally get the keys to her church’s new home (background) this afternoon. The property has lush green space and a pond.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2013
Peace church lands a home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Peace Presbyterian Church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • October 8, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Enchanting, Culturally-Rich Music to be Performed by Ensemble Basiani

TWIS Talks RIAF: Enchanting, Culturally-Rich Music to be Performed by Ensemble Basiani

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • January 31, 2018
Update: Sheriff's Office says 911 service restored

Technical issues cleared, officials said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lolita Tartine will close in September to rework its entire menu and will reopen in season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Bite into these Savor Sarasota deals through the end of summer

Get the best of Visit Sarasota's Savor Sarasota restaurants that have extended menus this low season throughout Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Deputy Chief Chris Krajic spoke during the Jan. 4 fire truck dedication ceremony at 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2021
Longboat Key Deputy Fire Chief Chris Krajic retires

Chris Krajic was responsible for the town's EMS systems and purchasing Longboat Key's new fire truck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Gerry Daniel helped shape Judaism in Sarasota, Israel

The 102-year-old former Longboat Key resident died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Even now, water-sample analysis shows sporadic upticks in levels of karena brevis, the micro-organism responsible for red tide outbreaks.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 11, 2018
Longboat Task Force plans red tide presentation at weekend meeting

Group hopes to get ball rolling on a coordinated effort against the outbreaks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
News Briefs

Planning commission discusses SMR project; Osteopathic med school enrollment up; Accident due to dropped cell phone

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 7, 2017
Staying on track

Three Sarasota business professionals share their advice for staying healthy on the road.

  • Health
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 17, 2019
The $15 minimum wage: What does it mean for Florida?

Floridians are likely to be voting in 2020 to mandate a 77% increase in Florida’s minimum wage. Don’t be fooled. It would be destructive to all Floridians — lost jobs, less service, higher prices.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2015
Consultant removes itself from Wooddall campaign

Four days before the March 10 City Commission election, a campaign consultant severed its ties with District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall after he gave conflicting accounts of his employment history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department does not know the cause of death after discovering a man's body this afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 20, 2017
Sarasota police investigate death

A male body was found in the 1800 block of 17th Street this afternoon. Police do not suspect foul play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From Sept. 9-25, the intersection at Main Street and Palm Avenue will be closed for the construction of brick crosswalks. The project is the latest aspect of Main Street streetscape improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 9, 2013
Palm and Main intersection closed for construction

Starting today, the intersection at Palm Avenue and Main Street will be closed for over two weeks to allow for the instillation of brick paver crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 16, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 2, 2009
Baseball stadium bonds up for vote

City Commission expected to approve $9.5 million in bonds to help pay for construction of an Orioles spring-training baseball stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota High baseball team will vie for its ninth state title today.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Sailors slide into title game

The Sarasota High baseball team defeated Royal Palm Beach 3-2 in the Class 7A State Semifinals Wednesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A white, four-door Toyota attempted to make a left turn while heading eastbound on Fruitville Road onto Beneva Road. The Toyota was hit by a SCAT bus and a Chevrolet pickup truck driving westbound on Fruitville.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 21, 2011
UPDATE: Crash at Fruitville Road & Beneva Road Intersection

Sarasota police are investigating the crash that occurred today at 12:36 p.m., involving three vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2017
Why Republicans can’t repeal Obamacare

It's the failure to understand

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Executive Director Bruce E. Rodgers, Honoree Ali MacGraw and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 22, 2019
The Hermitage Artist Retreat brings in celebrated actor and social activist

The Muse Luncheon honored Ali MacGraw Jan. 22 at Michael's On East.

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