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Victor Fernandez began teaching at Booker Middle School in 2010. He also conducts the Sarasota Youth Orchestra.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
Fernandez honored as middle school Teacher of the Year

The Sarasota County School Board surprised three teachers as finalists for its district Teacher of the Year competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Diener with Bob and A.J. McFarlin
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson schedules the next West Coast Inland Navigation District meeting on her new Droid smart phone.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
WCIND grants Sarasota special exception

Commissioner Nora Patterson asked the organization to allow more funding for law-enforcement projects in the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anna Pedraza, who just moved to the Key from Orlando, reads on the beach Tuesday afternoon, which was one of the warmer days in the last week.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 19, 2011
The heat is on

Last year's season was one of the coldest in history. Now, local tourism professionals say that last year's weather could impact this year's business forecast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. (Robin Hartill)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2014
Emergency officials emphasize hurricane preparation

Bryan Koon, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, was the keynote speaker at the Longboat Key disaster seminar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 28, 2017
SMHF gets patrons excited for upcoming golf tournament

The pre-reception for the 16th annual Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament was held on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Country Club Shores home at 572 Outrigger Lane recently sold for $2.84 million. Built in 2018, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,141 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 23, 2019
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.84 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
REx Jensen, Schroeder-Manatee Ranch president and CEO.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 3, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Rex Jensen

Twenty years ago, if you would have asked Rex Jensen if he could envision himself heading up one of the most recognizable and sought-after land management, agricultural and development companies in the nation, he would have told you that he wasn't the right man for the job.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 20, 2009
Elderly victim to fight back

A man steals a woman's purse and throws her belongings out his car window during a high-speed chase. Said the 87-year-old victim: 'I want to hit him over the head with my cane.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samara Meshad and Ashtin Frank danced the night away.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Prom

Juniors and seniors at the Out-of-Door Academy danced the night away April 30 during the school's prom at the Palm Aire Country Club. The event, which featured caricatures and poker, as well as ice cream and dancing, was themed "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

  • East County
  • Schools
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2012
FEB. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Running back Vinny Conetta scored Cardinal Mooney's only touchdown on a 2-yard run.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2015
Cougars fall in regular season finale

The Cardinal Mooney football team lost to Bayshore 14-10 in non-district action Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Glenmorangie Dinner

Michael's Wine Cellar hosts its first five-course whisky dinner

  • Black Tie
Walter Gilbert, a former patient of Dr. Chenault's, cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony honoring the groundbreaking doctor.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 16, 2018
Sarasota Memorial paid tribute to its first black doctor

The late Dr. John Chenault was remembered for his groundbreaking service to the community on Aug. 15 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's clinic in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Cops' Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops' Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission approved the program in November.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 4, 2013
100 register for city's domestic partnership

Sarasota's registry has generated interest from other Florida cities, inquiring about possibly using the city's program as a model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling vs. New College Turkey Bowl

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling vs. New College Turkey Bowl

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