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A local Latin chamber group is launching a campaign to encourage residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to buy locally.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2011
Latin Chamber launches 'buy local' program

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is launching a Shop Chamber, Buy Local program to support community businesses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Junior Olympian brings home silver

Jasmine Rosales, 13, represented the Eastern United States at the Junior Olympics National Finals July 23 through July 26 and took second place in the track-and-field event, earning a silver medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is rated sixth best in Florida by Newsweek's Best-in-State 2025 rankings.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked among best in Florida

SMH-Sarasota is ranked the No. 6 hospital in Florida among Newsweek's Best-in-State 2025 list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City officials say bicycle storage infrastructure around St. Armands Circle is lacking, but they have identified a series of locations where they want to install new racks.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2020
Sarasota plots bike upgrades on islands

New bicycle racks on St. Armands Circle could be the latest in a series of changes designed to promote cycling on Sarasota’s barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo. Broc and Kai Hudson competed in the 2014 Sarasota SUP Race Series.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 19, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Sarasota SUP Championships

The Sarasota SUP Race Series is now a single race called the Sarasota SUP Championships. The races will still take place on Siesta Key Beach with several divisions for racers to compete Saturday, June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(courtesy watermark online)
  • By Ashley Munroe |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

Celebrate Sarasota's fifth annual Harvey Milk Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sister Keys Cleanup

Help keep the Keys beautiful by volunteering. The Sister Keys cleanup will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackson Foscolos, 12, poses with his mother Jennifer Foscolos, brother Mason Foscolos, 9, and grandparents Hans and Leslie Rode.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2025
Fire department open house showcases the tools behind rescues

The open house a Station 4 on Old Bradenton Road followed the fire department's receipt of international recognition for its cardiac care.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Downtown-Sarasota-Night
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 27, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2024
Selby ranked among country's top 10 botanical gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens placed third in a new survey by USA Today and 10Best.com.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Laura Avery and Mark Ormond lead Ringling College's gallery programming. They say the Selby Gallery, which will be demolished in December to make room for a new arts center, has been a focal point of many students’ experiences.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Last Picture Show: Selby Gallery closes its doors

After serving as the Ringling College of Art and Design’s artistic hub for more than 30 years, the Selby Gallery will close in December to make room for a new visual arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The library foundation will use the money for a literacy program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2016
Nicholas Sparks writes chapter for Manatee literacy initiative

The best-selling author will headline a library foundation fundraiser in February 2017.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Tooth time

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Dental Medicine is offering free dental screenings for a limited time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janet Brooks, Serenoa
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Setting the scene

The top weather photos of 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The New to You Art Sale starts Feb. 5.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 24, 2024
Longboat Key church wants your unwanted art

All Angels by the Sea collects donations of art for its annual New to You Art Sale, which supports the nonprofit Turning Points.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Reverend John Cairns, Reverend Glen Bell, and Reverend Melanie Kim are some of the pastors who will be teaching the Foundations classes at First Presbyterian Church.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 24, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.24.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Last month, The Bay presented this concept plan for Phase 1 to the City Commission.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 12, 2019
The Bay schedules meetings on park plans

The Bay Sarasota will host two community events Wednesday, Aug. 21 to discuss the group’s latest proposal for the first phase of the public park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Tina and James O’Brien, Agents and Neighbors |
  • April 29, 2019
THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

THE IMPORTANCE OF ART IN HOME STAGING

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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