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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
Planners present roundabout project plans to residents

The Florida Department of Transportation listens to feedback from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three days after the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors voted to keep the start date of fall sports as July 27, the board has changed its mind.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2020
FHSAA reverses course, delays start of fall season to at least Aug. 24

The organization's board of directors will meet again no later than Aug. 17 to determine if the new start date is appropriate.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
  • April 23, 2020
Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tessler said people often use the bike lane as a turn lane or construction and landscaping trucks use it as a parking spot.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 6, 2017
Cycling group rolls toward safety fixes

Two part-time residents hope this new group will increase safety on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

The Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass a resolution at its regular meeting tonight that will rescind a site plan amendment for Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 8, 2022
Crowds enjoy spectacle at traveling Loomis Bros. Circus

The traveling circus made its visit to Sarasota from Aug. 5-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
80 years and still soaring

Whitney Beach resident John Crimaldi recently got a surprise for his 80th birthday when his family and his best friend, R.J. Holland, and Holland's wife paid him a surprise visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The newlyweds and their wedding party visited SKOB Sunday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Our Town: Wedded bliss

David and Ashley Perkins celebrated their one-day-old nuptials Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Polina Fomina, Juliana Howe, Lucy Walter, Janet Walter, Reagan Walter, Steve Walter  Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 26, 2018
Sweet Sixteen

Longboat Key resident Lucy Walter turned 16 on Sept. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Easton Nock with Bradenton police officers Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
Best birthday surprise ever

Easton Nock was visited by some of his heroes during his fourth birthday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee All-Star Cameron Yates gets a fist bump from Marauders outfielder Michael Suchy.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 8, 2016
Marauders thrill Manatee All-Stars with special visit

Players from the Heritage Harbour-based team enjoyed a special night at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • News
Andrei Nesterenko as Brom Bones gets a stern talking to from Farmer Stuyvesant, portrayed by Bob Fahey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2017
'Sleepy Hollow' postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight's show in Lakewood Ranch will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • News
Suzanne Tomlin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 2

Suzanne Tomlin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sergio De Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 16

Sergio De Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Roth submitted this photo of the Harbourside swan family.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: May 28

Longboat Key photo contest winner: May 28

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 11

Carolyn Eliason submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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