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Janine and Dorian Irizarry stand on their porch overlooking the tennis courts on which they play.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors: Dorian and Janine Irizarry

It was August 1997, and Garth Brooks was playing a free concert in Central Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Letters to the Editor
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.03.11

I did not move here to live with other people's pets; Trial run for dogs on beach, Publix rebuild are great ideas; It's incorrect to say majority supports Key Club project

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alexandra, Scott, Angela and Samantha DeVine are excited A&S Paint Studio is finally open.  Angela DeVine named the studio in honor of her daughters. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Stress free art comes to Lakewood Ranch

A&S Painting Studio opens in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Understudies will get a chance to star in this unique performance, the first of its kind for the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 17, 2018
The show goes on for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe understudies

Second cast shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in “The Mountaintop.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adrian Moore and Vittorio Nastasi |
  • January 20, 2021
Nursing home reform is needed in response to COVID-19

The evidence indicates that CON laws are counterproductive to the goals of reducing costs and improving quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The town of Longboat Key is continuing sampling and testing of Sarasota Bay waters.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key seeks to advance new sewage pipe project

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote that the town’s Public Works Department believes the 25.8 million gallon discharge is a “high estimate.”

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 14, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sarasota High School Drama Department scared the circle by playing the part of zombies prior to performing “Thriller” at last year’s Fright Night on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
10 to Attend: Longboat Key

Get in the spirit of season by making plans to attend these don't-miss events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Dalton Plattner hasn'       t given up a run in 18 innings.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 27, 2017
Cardinal Mooney junior pitcher has 18-inning scoreless streak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A conceptual rendering by Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors of Sarasota shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2023
New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County’s Michelle and Todd Statdfield leap out of an airplane to start a wingsuit jump.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Suited to her hobby

East County woman is part of a state wingsuit formation record.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
News Briefs 07.22.10

Because the city feels the parking situation on Gulfstream Avenue requires a slower speed limit, it wants to reduce the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MTO's newest mural depicts a doctor in sunglasses holding up a stethoscope.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 4, 2012
Artist MTO's newest project sparks more controversy

MTO's new mural on the north wall of Sarasota Architectural Salvage appears to be a response to the recent removal of his controversial 'Fast Life' mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Harry's wines and dines with new tasting format

The new wine tasting format will offer a more intimate event, limited to about 100 people.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 13, 2019
City announces temporary closure for Payne Park skate park

The skate park will close beginning Nov. 15 as the city considers two options for the future management of the facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new restaurant's menu offers pizza, snacks, salads and a variety of drinks. Photo courtesy Mellow Mushroom.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 16, 2017
New pizza restaurant coming to South Tamiami Trail

Mellow Mushroom, known for its stone-baked pizza and craft beer selections, is set to open in Sarasota early 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Music on Main attracts thousands of spectators from across the region.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 7, 2017
Music on Main first event impacted by new policy

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to create safer environment through 'Parent on Site' policy.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County Area Transit Director Rocky Burke and Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham watch as County Commissioner Alan Maio cuts a ribbon in front of the Siesta Key Breeze.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 20, 2017
Siesta turns key on new trolley service

Sarasota County Commissioners and Island leaders take inaugural ride on Siesta Key Breeze trolley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Gulf Island Ferry System utilizes two catamarans, providing residents with a new way to travel between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 1, 2023
Ferry service between Bradenton, Anna Maria Island to begin by end of 2023

Three initial stops for the Gulf Islands Water Ferry will allow travelers to enjoy the water going from downtown Bradenton to the barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 14, 2011
Pelican Press going back to its roots

This edition of the Pelican Press marks the completed transition of the Pelican Press' ownership from Milwaukee-based Journal Community Publishing Group to our company, The Observer Group Inc., locally owned and publisher of the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review and the Palm Coast Observer on the east coast of Florida.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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