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Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This is the best view for sunsets, but you'll be battling half of Sarasota's teen population to get a spot.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 30, 2022
Getting Away: Celery Fields

Few things can top the variety at the hill space in east Sarasota, which boasts running trails and gorgeous views.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat and Bob Baer
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 29, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Birds of a feather will flock together; Real men don't cut ribbon ...; Join the rank of fairy godmother; Stylin' standouts at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2017
Theater review: 'Born Yesterday'

Stupidity and democracy don’t mix in Garson Kanin’s 'Born Yesterday' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango, at last year's Freedom Fest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 3, 2015
Ten things to do on Longboat Key this summer

If you’re looking to fill those summer days and nights, check off these summer must-dos from your bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
It's read everywhere

The Longboat Observer has logged many travel miles this summer after its trips around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brittany Ormsby is 19 years old.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2012
Lakewood Ranch woman still missing

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
A corrections sergeant discovered Bodner had agreed to supply an inmate with Oxycodone and Lorazepam during prearranged visits to the jail.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 9, 2012
Psychologist arrested for illegally providing pills to inmate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Holli Bodner, 51, for providing controlled substances to an inmate at the Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kurt and Mitchell Weiss. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Weiss shares experiences from the Holocaust

Kurt Weiss, father of Temple Beth Sholom Executive Director Mitchell Weiss, visited Sarasota Monday, Jan. 9, to speak about his experiences as a child living in Austria during the Holocaust.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2012
Veterans group forges into East County

A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patrick Sanders has dressed as Johnny Appleseed in the past as well. He has been telling the Polar Express story dressed as a conductor for five years.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : The Polar Express visits Phillippi Shores Kindergarteners

Phillippi Shores kindergartners listened to Patrick Sanders retell the Polar Express story Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the media center. Sanders dressed as the conductor and put his own twist on the story for the children. He first dressed as the conductor five years ago when his older grandson was in kindergarten. Today he continues to tell the story but now to his younger grandson's class. 'This is the best part of my Christmas,' Sanders said. 'Just watching the kids faces is the best part.' The seven kindergarten classes at Phillippi Shores listened with bright wide eyes to the conductor's tale of his first trip to the North Pole. Sanders is scheduled to retell the story at 5 other schools, Barnes & Noble and a nursing home.

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Doors open for the Joe Biden campaign event at 9 a.m. Tickets can be picked up until 8 p.m. tonight. Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2012
Biden to make Sarasota visit

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Sarasota 9 a.m. Wednesday. Oct. 31. The stop is less than a week before election day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Niki Muller submitted this photo of an osprey on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Niki Muller submitted this photo of an osprey on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By TWIS Street |
  • May 27, 2013
Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

Farmers Market Field Trip: Peperonata Pasta

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2013
Visit Sarasota County pitches ambitious vision

Sarasota County commissioners approved the local marketing organization's plan to double its budget to $10 million by 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First grader Penelope Seguin, who loves horses, takes her time petting Sugar, a mini horse, after reading "Pete the Cat Goes to the Doctor."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 26, 2024
Myakka City Elementary gallops into reading

Students read to mini horses, visit the book fair and participate in other literacy activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Captain Conservation shows off his superhero pose as Jordon King, 9, looks on, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Bayhaven Elementary.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 8, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Captain Conservation captivates students at Bayhaven

FPL's Captain Conservation paid a visit to Bayhaven Elementary, Wednesday, Feb. 8, to talk to the students about the importance of energy conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mannequin sporting the dress sure could use a pair of red stilettos — size seven-and-a-half.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Best dressed

Eric Cross' "Observer" dress has found a home -- the Sarasota Observer's conference room. Visit our office at 1970 Main St. (fourth floor) to see it!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
WARM WELCOME. Mark Sortet escaped the cold Chicago winter and enjoyed a five-day stay on Lido Key earlier this year. He learned more about his vacation destination while reading his Sarasota Observer at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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