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A pedestrian bridge connecting the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel to the conference center was included in the Sarasota 2040 plans.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 30, 2015
This week in history 4.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 9

Braden River captures the Class 7A-District 11 title with a 35-0 shutout over Palmetto Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 23, 2013
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes

The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT planners presented plans for two roundabouts on U.S. 41 to stakeholders last year during a meeting at Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 8, 2014
FDOT to host meeting on proposed roundabouts

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public forum tonight at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center to discuss improvements planned for U.S. 41 from 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2010
Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee is split on whether the course should return to its historic 1925 design.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
Should Bobby Jones restore its historic design?

A study committee agrees the course needs a major capital investment. But there are differing views on how it should look — and no answer for how much it may cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robin McCormick (right) and her husband, Mike, hope to enact change by challenging stereotypes about Alzheimer's disease. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2015
Couple battles stereotypes about Alzheimer's

Robin and Mike McCormick are lobbying legislators to fund research for a cure to Alzheimer's disease.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2018
District 72 special election guide

Learn all you need to know about voting in the upcoming election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lake Uihlein
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 27, 2016
Who's who in East County?

History behind landmarks may escape those who use them.

  • East County
  • News
Kane Kimbler enjoys an up-close look at the boats from this year's Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival, June 29, in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2012
July Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of July 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce announces award recipients

The 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business person of the year was Cheryl Gaddie of CG Designs. Get the full list here!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Caviglia, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a vessel heading out at sunrise near the Longboat Key Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 25

John Caviglia, of Longboat Key, captured this shot of a vessel heading out at sunrise near the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner 03.24.11

The complainant was walking his dog, and when he arrived back at his residence, he noticed a plastic bag by the driveway. He picked up the bag and noticed it had marijuana and drug paraphernalia in it.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2012
Obituary: Dr. William Vilensky

Dr. William Vilensky, of Longboat Key and formerly of Margate, N.J., died July 30. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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