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Tony and Kelly Barrett, who founded Heroes Party at the Ranch, believe the event will continue to grow.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 12, 2016
A pint of charity

Heroes Party at the Ranch grows in its quest to raise money to help veterans.

  • East County
  • News
Sixteen years of hospitality from hosts Rita and Ron Greenbaum. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Catch up on this week's Sarasota social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 16, 2012
County re-surfacing starts in Siesta Isles

Contractors hired by Sarasota County grinded a layer of asphalt off of Shadow Lawn Way yesterday, and will re-surface the street after minor curb repairs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Brader, Heather Reece and Tom Gruss
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
They CAN do it!

When challenged with the task of building a can structure for food donations, the employees at LexJet, a part of S-One Holdings Corp., delivered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Frantz submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bee Ridge Park on Thanksgiving Eve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Gulf view returns

A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Noriko Sidlow
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 13, 2012
Noriko Sidlow: an artist in the kitchen

Even the hand-written recipe she provided is pretty; it's decorated with a charming drawing.

  • Arts + Culture
John Caviglia submitted this photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club on Thanksgiving Eve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Longboat Key
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Bunny Skirboll recognizes Ann Hartka with the award for Outstanding Board Member.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 31, 2016
Compeer celebrates five years of friendship

Compeer Sarasota honors Ann Hartka as outstanding board member.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of father-and-son, Charles and Jack Wittmaak.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota resident Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of father-and-son, Charles and Jack Wittmaak.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District finance staff said it needs to sell the Braden River High School property to balance its budget.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 11, 2014
School board votes on contract to sell Braden River HS property

The Manatee County School Board will decide today if it wants to enter a contract to sell an undeveloped parcel of land at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: East County

Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha Crawford, Bea Kelly, Sarah Johnson, Patty McGuire and Emma Diner with Sarasota Sings provided entertainment for the holiday luncheon.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 11, 2015
Palm-Aire Women's Club hosts holiday luncheon

The members filled the country club will festivity Friday, Dec. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The report states the suspect rang the door bell to the residence. The victim answered the door, but did not see anyone. The suspect forced his way into the home at that time, demanding money and other items.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 13, 2012
East County home robbed at gunpoint

A home in the 4300 of Fairfax Drive was robbed around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Will Perry bus make a Key stop?

Unlike the Longboat Key trolley, this bus doesn't circulate the island on the hour. And its rider isn't exactly your average Joe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 8, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to St. Martha Catholic School's "Cooking for a Catholic Cause" for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Norman Reiter, Doris Blair and Betty Swift died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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