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Graduates walk in two lines to their seats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 4, 2021
Sarasota High School graduates bid farewell at 2021 ceremony

The graduation ceremony was held June 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 29, 2021
Community Day School students run to win with Jogathon

Students ran laps during the annual fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Ranch kicker earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High rising sophomore kicker Kyle Thoma finished first in punting for the class of 2016, at the Kornblue Kicking Challenge June 1, at Florida International University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2011
Our View

A good compromise, we hope

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2022
Fourth of July 2022 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cardinal Mooney High rising senior Chris McCorkle committed to Indiana University on April 26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Chris McCorkle

The Cardinal Mooney High rising senior defensive back is committed to Indiana University.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
'Boyhood'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 4, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Boyhood'

Director Richard Linklater's new film, 'Boyhood,' is a huge leap of faith that lands in all the right places.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota City Attorney Joe Polzak and City Auditor and Clerk Shayla Griggs during a meeting of the Sarasota City Commission.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 5, 2025
Sarasota charter official evaluations begin this month

City commissioners evaluated the evaluation process forSarasota's top three officers and instruct the addition of a self-assessment narrative.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joann Schoenbaum Miller, Phil King and Karen Holbrook hold a framed article referencing Phil’s estate gift and which shares a picture of Phil and Betty. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 11, 2019
Phil King starts new scholarship in honor of late friend, Betty Schoenbaum

Seth Morano gets another standing ovation, Black Tie is taking nominations for season standouts and more this week.

  • Black Tie
About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Rissler is the new Sarasota County assistant administrator.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2026
Sarasota County promotes new assistant administrator from within

The county's current parks chief, Nicole Rissler, was selected for the role.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Daren Spinelle offers accessible health care for the residents of Longboat Key at the Paradise Center Medical Suite.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 9, 2023
Doctor at The Paradise Center provides medical care for snowbirds

Dr. Daren Spinelle wants to make health care accessible for all residents even while living in Longboat part time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Carlino
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: James Carlino

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Jacques Bristol.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher’s home on Lake Tashmoo in Martha’s Vineyard. The home is nestled among neighbors such as Judy Bloom, Kenneth Cole, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Baxter
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 10, 2020
Longboat Key plants American flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive to honor 9/11 victims

Friday marks 19 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo from the 2012 boat show that was sponsored by MaineMax.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sara Mackey and Sheila Monaghan at Le Macron French Pastries on the St. Armands Breakfast Tour.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 11, 2024
Walking tour company provides tasteful experience at St. Armands Circle

Key Culinary Tours educates patrons about Sarasota's cuisine and rich history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aerial straps specialist Aidan Bryant will perform during the Circus Arts Conservatory performance at Star-Spangled Spectacular July 4 at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2025
The flag is up! Waterside Place hosts July 4 Spectacular

Star-Spangled Spectacular is Lakewood Ranch's initial foray into July 4 entertainment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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