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The Siesta Key children's playground included a lunar lander slide.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 4, 2016
This week in history 2.4.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Health In Motion mobile will visit 13 different sites in the month of August.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 29, 2013
Mobile medical unit to visit 13 sites in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Health Department's Health In Motion Mobile Medical Unit will provide free and low-cost health services at 13 sites around the county in August.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophie Bolduc gets her face painted to look like a dog.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Fur Fun CAMP

Animal-lovers enjoyed interacting with dogs and other animals July 26, as part of the Humane Society of Sarasota County's Fur Fun Camp. Enrolled campers made frozen dog treats to feed the dogs, ate ice cream, played games and had their faces painted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 5, 2013
ODA says goodbye to Glendy Huene and renames library

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door Academy librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2024
Selby Botanical Gardens named one of 'World's Greatest Places'

Time magazine releases its annual list of places to visit and stay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daniel Bitter, 7, tosses the lasso.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 7, 2026
Campers at Sarasota City YMCA try their hand at throwing a lasso

Local rancher Robbie Martin visited the summer camp to help kids gain an understanding of agricultural careers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Country Club resident Dr. Jennifer Bencie, the Manatee County Health Officer for the Florida Department of Health, is pictured at the county's drive-thru vaccination site at Tom Bennett Park.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program said the 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024 is an important indicator of the bay's recovery.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2025
New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sienna Hanson, 9, cuts strips of colored paper for her paper-woven iconcept jr. dress at Girls Inc. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2016
Uncommon Threads: New runway show gives kids a chance to shine

Inaugural iconcept jr. showcases young designers with an eye for the unconventional.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Making mom feel special

Students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and St. Boniface Preschool sit down and talk about their plans for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Cumming sheds light on common scams

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming's top tips for avoiding fraudsters: Trust your gut and report suspicious activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 7, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Loud? Foul? Grumpy? Old?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Superintendent Brennan Asplen began his role in August 2020 and now school board members will evaluate his effectiveness in his first year on the job.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 6, 2021
Board members consider how best to evaluate superintendent

Superintendent Brennan Asplen has been on the job for nearly a year. Now board members will evaluate his effectiveness.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 25, 2009
Home for the holidays

Air Force Capt. Thomas Albrecht will spend Thanksgiving right where he belongs - at the table with his wife and three sons.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 18, 2009
Kids adore their dads

The little ones plan to bake cakes and make cards this Father's Day, which falls on Sunday. After they finished learning about sea turtles and fish, we sat down with several Mote Marine Aquakids campers just before the big day to ask what makes their dads so special. Here's what they said:

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River High School senior Gabriela DeJesus said she is enjoying every minute of her senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Braden River senior bounces back on team

After being ruled academically ineligible and having to sit out last season, Braden River senior Gabriela DeJesus brought her grades up and now is back on the court with the Lady Pirates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fifth graders Kailey Holdsworth, Sophia Ashley and Ava Bell have fun getting their hands dirty and are eager to plant their tomato plants.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project

Lakewood Ranch students dig into EarthBox project in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Madison Facciolla talks to volunteer George Kruse about possible insurance options.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High School students learn financial realities

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors get a glimpse into life as an adult through Big Bank Theory program

  • East County
  • News
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