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In addition to benefiting native flora and fauna, wetlands within and upstream of urban areas are particularly valuable for flood protection.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • August 11, 2024
Myakka wetlands reduce downstream flooding

By containing waters, flooding in the park supports natural and human communities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Woman suspects property damage stems from lawsuit
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2025
Woman suspects property damage stems from lawsuit

A condo owner has shattered glass door, suspects it is the result of a suit against her HOA. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Differences Work" by Liat Waks is this year's Best in Show piece to be showcased in this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibit. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $20,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The $20,000 donation helps students 'make a day of it' by providing free bus transportation to visit Embracing Our Differences' outdoor exhibits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 14, 2016
SCOPE awards Alta Vista principal as boundary crosser

Barbara Shirley recognized for two-generation approach to education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
bettys
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 12, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Dec. 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Navy veteran Steve Pitt looks for a suit to wear to job interviews. He uses the resources Goodwill provides to find a job as a licensed practical nurse.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 28, 2013
Goodwill dresses veterans for success

Goodwill Manasota helps veterans dress for success to prepare them for job interviews and the Veterans and their Families Jobs Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2024
CareerEdge offers free CNA training program

The fast-track program for certified nursing assistants will begin April 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Will Westendorf, 8, of Cincinnati, who loves music, tries out a drum.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2024
Everyone moves to same beat at Siesta Key Drum Circle

The drum circle has been held for nearly three decades.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Outdoor seating at The Cottage, Siesta Key. The restaurant is back in operation after being heavily damaged by Hurricane Milton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2024
Two Siesta Key restaurants reopen after Milton

The Cottage and The Hub Baja Grill welcomed customers back on Saturday, Nov. 2.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Firefighter Ryan Berggren holds the automated defibrillator used by EMTS such as himself; paramedics are allowed to perform defibrillation manually. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue board to vote on paramedic plan

The Board of Fire Commissioners will discuss a scaled-down request to add paramedics over a four-year period.

  • East County
  • News
Randy Clair was appointed to the Town Commission on April 3.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 10, 2017
Meet Randy Clair: Questions and answers with the new commissioner

Longboat Key's newest commissioner answers questions about key local issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At low tide, Commissioner Phill Younger says that concrete teeth, or baffling, used to help stop the flow of sand to hold a beach, are non-existent right now in the seaward sections of the groins that jut into the Gulf. (Kurt Schultheis)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Are Longboat Key's new groins holding sand?

Commissioner Phill Younger and town staff have different takes on the loss of sand at the North Shore Road beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Circusgoers pet elephants before a performance. Photo by Elizabeth Chapin.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Ringling back lot photos give new perspective of the circus

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2010
Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Voters strongly support referendum

Precinct-by-precinct results showed voters within the city limits overwhelmingly voted yes to extend a 1-mill school tax. Only two precincts countywide voted against the referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable levels of bacteria in the water.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
During the next two years, Florida will transition to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and mathematics.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 26, 2013
Web Year in Review: May 2013, 2013 FCAT scores released

The Florida Department of Education has released some results of the 2013 FCAT 2.0 Writing and third grade FCAT 2.0 Reading and Mathematics assessments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 7, 2024
Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey

The Citizen Satisfaction Survey will arrive in Longboat mailboxes starting Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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