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Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fifth graders Charlie Cavallaro and Guadalupe Jaraz created a Medieval-themed car, although some of its components were lost during the races.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 16, 2025
Students race remote-controlled cars of their own design at Faulhaber Fab Lab

Students created vehicles themed after different time periods for the 10th Annual Remote Control Car Competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 13, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2018
FDOT recommends 65-foot span to replace Cortez drawbridge

Design work set to begin in 2019, but construction funding not yet set aside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jiggs Landing has a new boat ramp as the result of a $507,000 project that took three months to complete. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2015
County fishes for Jiggs Landing proposals

Manatee County officials hope a new RFP will bait potential park vendors.

  • East County
  • News
Riverview High junior David Roussard competed in the boys high school 1x race.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta

Hundreds of middle and high school and master rowers from across the country hit the water for the 2012 Sarasota Invitational Regatta Feb. 25-26 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Rowers competed in a plethora of races, including singles, doubles, quads, eight-person and novice. For complete regatta results visit www.sarasotainvitational.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 25, 2010
Bumper stickers show police support

A police sergeant's wife said she's fed up with the negative news surrounding the police department, so she created 50 'Support Sarasota Police' bumper stickers to hand out for free.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
Building department fees and permit costs debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Foundation for Dreams Director of Development and Fundraising Elena Cassella and Executive Director Susannah Cripe plan to use the new playground for camp activities. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2014
Nonprofit makes play toward long-term goals

Foundation for Dreams expects to complete its new barrier-free, $150,000 playground in mid-May.

  • East County
  • News
  • 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
The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rosemary Kenyon shows off her lantern at last year’s Siesta Fiesta.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 4.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting

On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Badger Bob's Team |
  • July 22, 2021
Refrigerant and Replacement

The R-22 Reason to Upgrade Your A/C

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

St. Armands access point temporarily closes; Longboat Key makes groin modifications; Town Commission approves alcohol sales

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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