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The Bird Key Regatta was on April 13.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 14, 2024
Bird Key Yacht Club races and cheers on sailboats in annual Regatta

Sailors and spectators came from all over Sarasota to watch the yearly sailing races and connect with old and new friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 30, 2023
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Riverview High offensive lineman Al Oliver.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Al Oliver

The Riverview High football offensive lineman has five NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ronto Group |
  • February 8, 2024
The Owen Golden Gate Point A Luxurious Lifestyle in Downtown Sarasota

Framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point offers an ideal spot to capture gentle bay breezes and the ever-changing colors of Southwest Florida’s glorious sunsets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Barbara Ford-Coates in October 2016
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2024
County tax collector files for 10th term

Barbara Ford-Coats was first elected to the office in 1984. She is challenged by Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA's Crazy Cooking Camp is available for students entering second through fifth grades.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - General

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
Changes in the Sarasota city noise ordinance will prohibit audible amplified sound from inside motor vehicles from traveling more than 25 feet.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2024
Sarasota tightens restrictions on car music volume

Vehicles' speakers audible from more than 25 feet away would be subject to enforcement under revised ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caroline Pamukcu of Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, competes in the dressage class of The Event at TerraNova in Myakka on Friday. The event continues Saturday and Sunday and is free to the public.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2023
TerraNova hosts major equestrian event in Myakka

The Event at TerraNova continues both Saturday and Sunday with free admission and parking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A downtown Sarasota building where Chase will consolidate two branches has sold.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2024
Downtown Sarasota bank building sells for $5.75 million

The Fruitville Road building is the site of a new Chase bank branch that will consolidate two branches across from the Aster & Links project currently under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 3, 2024
Sarasota Improv Festival leaves the script behind

FST’s annual Sarasota Improv Festival creates spontaneous comedy with careful planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota's Roman Solomon committed to the University of South Florida for golf on May 2.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota golfer makes his own path

Roman Solomon, the son of MLB star Bobby Bonilla, committed to the University of South Florida on May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joe McElmeel and Scott Gray stand in front of gifts donated by the Republican Club of Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2020
The nice list: Longboat groups turn up the cheer

Your friends and neighbors helped out a lot during this holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Goldfarb previews the newly released brochure for the 2023-2024 year at the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 13, 2023
Temple Beth Israel Education Center courses open for sign-ups

Program Director Susan Goldfarb has planned a year jampacked with new courses for its many Education Center students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riselle Bain
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 14, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts its first ever seder for women

Women from the temple joined together to celebrate Passover with other women from the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Golf legend Nick Price tells the crowd about what went into planning the golf course and what it will be like to play the course.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 12, 2023
Soleta Golf Club plans to put Myakka City on the map as golf destination

Golf legends Nick Price and David Leadbetter are part of the team behind the Soleta Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
The Lewis Carroll-inspired "Tea & Armageddon" plays June 6 and 9 at the Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 4, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Homes in Lakewood Ranch, including this Neal Signature Homes' Seaside model, continue to fly off the shelf. Lakewood Ranch continues to be ranked as the No. 1-selling, multi-generational, master-planned community in the U.S.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 27, 2023
Lakewood Ranch retains standing as the top multigenerational, master-planned community

The RCLCO rankings also noted that Lakewood Ranch was No. 2 in total sales with 1,227, up 20% from the same period a year ago.

  • East County
  • News
Lido Beach has a public parking lot with 368 spaces along with 80 parking spaces along Benjamin Franklin Drive.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 6, 2024
Lido Beach to convert 80 free spaces to metered parking

The Sarasota City Commission approved several initiatives that will result in nearly $1.3 million in additional parking and fine revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Alokeh and Barbara Najmy lead The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle with passion and compassion.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 16, 2023
Women’s Giving Circle raises valuable funds for regional nonprofits

The Lake Club Women’s Giving Circle has started a legacy that continues to blossom and benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Deborah Miller with her book "One Little Pill"
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 17, 2024
Longboat resident shares her road to recovery from opioid addiction

Deborah Miller's memoir challenges the stigma of addiction stereotypes and gives hope to those struggling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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