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A rendering by PSDW Architecture of the proposed new Sarasota Youth Sailing facility at City Island.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 27, 2025
Sarasota Sailing Squadron makes big plans for growth

As the Sarasota Sailing Squadron faces hurricane damage repairs and builds a new youth sailing education facility, the city of Sarasota is extending the organization a longer lease on life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Coupland, Ernie Lisch, Ron Travis and Richard Parker hit the links at Tara.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
East County Business

CornerStone, Blue Skye to offer Hot Properties event; EDGE announces new field specialist; Gateway Bank names new group VP; Hampton joins Soda Group at Keller Williams; RE/MAX tournament raises $4,650 for hospital

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David and Maxine Balsbaugh, Hope Seeds' executive directors, came and spoke to the group on Jan. 25.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
Packing to the brim

Christ Church of Longboat Key volunteers hit another seed packing milestone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 20, 2021
Sarasota Arts Live plays through rain

The Sol of the Circle event wrapped up the summer on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leaders from the service organizations posed with bags of food.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 13, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church connects with service organizations

For God's Work, Our Hands, the church met with leaders of the local organizations they support.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 11, 2009
Alleged Ponzi couple extradited

John and Marian Morgan are flying back to the United States from Sri Lanka, where they have been in jail since August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brenden Beith, 4, digs Siesta Beach. He had fun in the sand over Presidents Day weekend this year.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 27, 2011
Dr. Beach names Siesta Beach No. 1

For the first time, Sarasota's Siesta Beach takes the top spot on the famous national best-beach ranking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town requires that Longboat Key homeowners rent their homes for 30 days or more at a time.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 7, 2011
Longboat Key's rental rule appears safe

A 30-day rental rule the town imposes on single-family homeowners won't be affected by a bill under review in the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials signed the proclamation during a ceremony Monday at Twin Lakes Park Auditorium in Sarasota.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2011
Healthcare officials fight prescription drug misuse

CEOs from 12 hospitals and four health departments in the region signed a special proclamation Monday.

  • East County
  • News
The driver of the semi-truck has safely exited the vehicle. Image courtesy of Ernie Soller.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 20, 2018
Tractor-trailer dangles from I-75 overpass in Manatee County

Florida Highway Patrol has secured the vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Cancellations of mass gatherings are extending into the summer as COVID-19 continues to pose public health challenges.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Fourth of July fireworks canceled on Siesta Key, Sarasota's bayfront

Organizers of the annual Independence Day fireworks shows said the decision was taken to ensure public safety and avoid the spread of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
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Echo Lake Apartments has a lifestyle center with a pool, fitness center and other features.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex bans cigarettes

Echo Lake project earns smoke-free certification.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key is ranked No. 1 in the nation for freedom from burglaries.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2016
Longboat ranked No. 1 in nation for burglary safety

The list is based on data from the recent FBI Uniform Crime Report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 14, 2014
Deputies bust family's pot operation

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office detectives found more than four pounds of marijuana in the home of the brothers, Austin and Jacob Gluck.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located on a parcel of city-owned land at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 8, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The wildlife agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The lawn will be covered in books to buy over the weekend.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 17, 2020
One day only

The Longboat Library will host a book sale on Dec. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children were excited to pick out food for the homeless. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2011
Primrose gives thanks with giving

Children at Primrose School in Lakewood Ranch celebrated the Thanksgiving spirit by buying food for the homeless.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
H&G Tour featured in special section

Don't miss the special section on the 35th annual Longboat Key Garden Club's Home and Garden Tour in this week's paper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

Campers grab pencils, paint brushes and a healthy dose of creativity for Fathers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The tattoo features Solorzano with his arms crossed.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 10, 2019
Siesta Key pizza deal involves ink

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