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Jorge Fernandez at Harbour Square, the future headquarters of Havana Ferry Partners
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 5, 2015
Longboat resident helping to re-establish U.S.-Cuban relations

Jorge Fernandez has spent decades working to restore the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandhill Cranes and other birds took on a larger than life form during the festival's parade.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 13, 2024
Sarasota hosts first delegation of floral carpet artists

The Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival brought a global group of organizations together for its "Floralia Infiorata" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maddie Egan
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • January 27, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ASHTON ELEMENTARY (WITH VIDEO)

Students at Ashton Elementary got to travel the world and experience different cultures and customs for the school's annual International Celebration of Diversity Day held Thursday, Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Dorian ended up missing us on the gulf coast, much to the relief of beachgoers who still had to contend with summer showers.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 29, 2019
Longboat Key Year in Review: 2019

Take a look back through the past year of news, features and fun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
Ranch's Moonlight Movie canceled

The Moonlight Movie event scheduled for tonight has been canceled because of rain.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2012
Bulldogs gear up for spring season

The East Manatee Bulldogs will begin practicing for their spring flag football season Feb. 27 with games scheduled to begin March 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellie Dauphas brought her children, Ty and Daphne, to visit Santa.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 12, 2010
Hornback hosts Ranch Christmas bash

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness invited Santa for a pre-Christmas visit to Lakewood Ranch during its Christmas on the Ranch event Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Families enjoyed pony rides, arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and, of course, time with the Big Guy. Proceeds benefited Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2011
GALLERY: Night Under the Stars

Braden River Middle School students and their families enjoyed the 11th annual "Night Under the Stars" thanks to the school's science department. Attendees enjoyed a Star Lab Planetarium, visits from the Florida Aquarium and Lowry Park Zoo, and more, while raising funds for various school organizations.

  • East County
  • News
Tinkerbell, one of the two baby alligators from Sarasota Jungle Gardens, visited the preschoolers at St. Boniface, Thursday, Jan. 12, inside the Parish Hall at St. Boniface.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface preschoolers have fun learning about reptiles

St. Boniface preschoolers got to meet a tortoise, a Burmese python, a skunk and a baby alligator thanks to a visit from Jeremiah Nichol of Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Thursday, Jan. 12, inside the Parish Hall.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 12, 2012
County offices closed today

Trash pick up will not be affected.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi and Sloane McAllister hunt for eggs.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2014
Team Tony seeks volunteers

Team Tony Cancer Foundation of Sarasota/Manatee counties is looking for cancer survivors to volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists oncology units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mozaic’s Thyme and star anise smoked duck breast with sour cherry bread pudding and crystalized ginger orange glaze.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week Kick-off Party

To kick-off Visit Sarasota County's 9th annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week, guests attended the event's kick-off party for a culinary tasting Thursday, May 22, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
Senior midfielder Sofia Sepulveda (10) embraces junior midfielder Emily Simone (16), with junior midfielder Colette Maute (6) and sophomore midfielder Mia Alexander (12) joining in on the celebration. Riverview girls' soccer enters the 2025-26 season as back-to-back district champions.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 29, 2025
Storylines to watch as high school soccer returns to Sarasota

The Cardinal Mooney boys, Riverview girls and Sarasota Christian girls are among the teams with intriguing trajectories for 2025-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By George Rauch |
  • July 1, 2009
Market Watch

Government policy frustrates recovery

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chef Greg Campbell says few restaurants cook from scratch with real ingredients such as vanilla bean when making dishes such as crème brûlée.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2025
Grove will serve up a Campbell's scoop in Lakewood Ranch

"Cooking with Campbell" looks to entertain, feed, and educate those who attend about best cooking practices.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota

Before Marie Selby Botanical Gardens came calling, Jennifer Rominiecki never considered uprooting her family from New York City. A decade later, she says it was all worth it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Find out what the Observer's readers have to say.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"A Band Called Honalee" pays tribute to the folk-rock sound of Peter, Paul and Mary and other musicians.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 27, 2025
Escape the heat — and the news — with FST's Summer Cabaret series

Three musical revues will transport you to another world, if you turn off your cellphone.

  • Arts + Culture
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