• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Spirit of America
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Spirit of America
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 5, 2010
Film Review: 'City Island'

The ensemble cast of talented actors make "City Island" a joy to watch.

  • Arts + Culture
Dolphin Tower, vacant since 2010, is undergoing work in advance of construction to repair structural issues.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 27, 2014
Dolphin Tower work causes headaches

Palm Avenue merchants complain about noise from work at the vacant Dolphin Tower, but their foremost concern is a lack of communication with its owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McFarland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

McFarland and Associates opens in Sarasota; Autumn to develop new local assisted-living campus; Sarasota native opens CAM by Stacia Inc.; Sarasota Airport Holiday Inn wins Torchbearer Award

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Police panel takes over department

APRIL FOOLS - The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 13, 2009
St. Thomas More groups get crafty

The quilters group and crafty ladies group at St. Thomas More Catholic Church meet twice a week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit S-301 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,810 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.2 million. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 16, 2014
La Firenza condominium sells for $4.2 million

A condominium in La Firenza tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2010
Labor Day Regatta sets sail

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 64th annual regatta takes place Sept. 3-5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jose Franch-Ballester
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 18, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica final program

La Musica ended its season last Wednesday with a wonderfully sculpted program it played with precision and beauty.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota High receives $50,000 tech boost

The donation will be used to buy Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire wireless graphing calculators for five Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1414 N. Lake Shore Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,798 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,425,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2014
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $2,425,500

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home home at 14623 Castle Park Terrace in Lakewood Ranch sold  for $600,000.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 23, 2016
Country Club home tops local sales at $600,000

County Club home tops local sales at $600,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Cops Corner 12.17.09

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's vehicle through the unlocked passenger side door. Once inside, the person(s) took a TomTom GPS unit valued at $150. The person(s) then fled in an unknown direction.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Iain Webb has just completed his fourth season with The Sarasota Ballet.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2011
Iain Webb renews contract with Sarasota Ballet

Iain Webb will remain with the company through the 2016-2017 season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

As part of Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA displayed a ShelterBox for the public today.

  • East County
  • News
ShelterBox USA today offered East County residents a chance to see an actual ShelterBox. Pictured  are Lisa Palmeri, Carol Edwards and Dena James of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center and Heather Murray of ShelterBox USA.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

For Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA has partnered with LWR Communities to invited

  • East County
  • News
Barbecued chicken recipe, with sweet potatoes and grilled vegetable skewers topped with a spicy papaya sauce.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Kevin Dawson

Sarasota chef Kevin Dawson has prepared food for concerts and music festivals, and he can often be found behind the grill at various downtown events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Angela Massaro-Fain, Cassandra Holmes, Julie Smith, Beth Wood and Ardell Terry. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Brenna Stevens |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Community Fund celebrates female philanthropists

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust presented a Women's Giving Circle High Tea Oct. 26, at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
« 3168 3169 3170 3171 3172 3173 3174 3175 3176 3177 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free