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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
All in the Family

The Braden River High football team has eight sets of brothers on its varsity and junior varsity football teams this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Long-time volunteers Ruth Muller and Jane Boaks with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System President and CEO David Verinder.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years of service

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System marks its 90th anniversary with a ceremony Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mar Vista, Moore's were on Key before most residents; Drivers, cyclists must share the roads; Town should prioritize people over turtles; Roundabouts would solve traffic woes; Limiting beach access points could improve traffic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Algae growth blooms in Grand Bay pond

Longboat Key Club officials say the pond has been especially shallow this season, rendering past treatments ineffective.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 10, 2018
Denis V. Cooper Foundation serves drinks and dishes for veterans

Red, White & Brew was held June 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Black Tie
Risotto with pesto from "Hazan Family Favorites" by Giuliano Hazan. Photo by Joseph De Leo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 1, 2012
EDIBLES: The beauty and bounty of basil

Pesto is the mint julep of the garden; there are as many ways to make it as there are cooks who do so.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
Town to learn the cost of beauty

APRIL FOOLS -- Town officials have decided to put federal spare change for beautification into the hands of Longboat residents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch, with Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, received the Chief's Award.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors personnel

Firefighter/paramedics Brian Kolesa and Brandon Desch and Deputy Chief Matthew Altman received awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 28, 2018
The Paradise Center inspires peace, love and of course, paradise

The Paradise Center hosted dinner and dancing on Jan. 28 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 5, 2009
Ranch fund starts 'Pay it Forward' program

The new giving program will allow East County residents to donate to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund when they pay their bills at select restaurants and retailers.

  • East County
  • News
Surfers at Lido Beach.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 13, 2014
Surf's up

A cold front kicked up a chest-high swell along Florida's Suncoast Thursday, much to the delight of surfers at Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Large-scale events like the New Year’s Eve pineapple drop could be subject to increased scrutiny when the city revisits regulations regarding downtown special events.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 19, 2016
City prepares to revisit downtown event rules

For a third straight year, the city has instituted a one-year moratorium on street closures for events in the heart of the city — but a long-term plan is still lacking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alana Opie plays Daisy and Danae DeShazer plays Violet, and they've had to learn to move, walk and even dance as one. "We watch them trip over each other all the time," 'Side Show' director Michael Newton-Brown laughs.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 24, 2013
Look at the Freaks: 'Side Show'

Step right up and take a behind-the-scenes historical look at the freaks of The Players' 'Side Show.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2015
East County Cops Corner 07.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Charlotte Gollobin
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 4, 2015
Nutritionist dishes on why you are what you eat

Nutritionist Charlotte Gollobin shares her knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Observer Updates

Click here for updates and resolutions to previous stories featured in The Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory CEO Dr. Michael Crosby addresses members of the Bay Area Legislative Delegation Tuesday morning at the WAVE Center at Mote Marine.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 26, 2019
Bay area lawmakers vote to make red tide funding a top priority

Mote Marine’s Dr. Michael Crosby asks regional legislators to commit to $3 million a year for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beverly Girard, director of food and nutrition services at Sarasota County Schools,  All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean and Ron Schwied stand in their kitchen in front of a map of the route they will be taking. Their home is rented out, and they are ready to take off.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Longboat Key couple sets sail around the eastern U.S.

It will take approximately 10 months for the Schwieds to sail The Great Loop around the eastern U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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