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The event will run from 5:15 to 6 p.m., and is hosted by the Republican Party of Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2012
Governor Rick Scott visits Sarasota

Governor Rick Scott is visiting Sarasota this evening for a pie and punch meet-and-greet at the South Sarasota County Republican Party Headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Snow, Debbie Snow, Ginger the dog, Lynette and Dennis Castiglia, Knox the dog and Kim and Sally Schoeffel bring the manger scene to life during Peace Presbyterian's Carols, Candles and Living Nativity on the Path in 2023.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2024
Destruction turns into inspiration for Peace Presbyterian Church's Peaceful Path

Church members use debris from Hurricane Milton to create decorations for the path for the church's living nativity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
CERT members Jill and Jordan Perlin, along with Lakewood Ranch CERT President Jim Emanuelson, presented hurricane preparedness information on June 4 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 11, 2024
Hurricane preparedness tailored to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch CERT held a public information session at Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • December 28, 2022
Vision 2023

As we move into the new year, Observer Media Group remains committed to its vision statement: Innovate and elevate.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A man driving over a flooded roadway drove his car into a drainage ditch, according to officials with the Sarasota Police Department. Officers were able to pull him from the water, but he later died on his way to the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2017
Top Story - August: Sarasota man dies in flood-related crash

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blue Oyster Cult will headline performances at Rockin and Ridin'   at The Ranch, part of Thunder by the Bay, on Jan. 8. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2017
2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Schools plans to rebuild Garden Elementary School in Venice while keeping the current building in operation.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 20, 2023
New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
“I would like it if I never left the property, really,” said Kay Rosaire, Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue founder says. “Animals are my favorite people.”
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 27, 2013
Big Cat rescue expands facilities

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Animal Rescue opened new facilities and is planning for a large undertaking - taking in two retired elephants.

  • East County
  • News
Dave Marshall and Linn Torres.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 20, 2022
New to You art show returns on Longboat Key

Residents donated art to All Angels Episcopal Church, where it will be sold throughout February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Traffic Control room in the Public Safety Building on 47th Terrace East is responsible for day-to-day management of traffic signals.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said Fire Rescue responds to about 2,200 calls per year with 700 resulting in ambulance trips to the hospital.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 29, 2025
Longboat Link aims to reduce nonemergency 911 calls from older adults

Joint Fire Rescue and Youthful Aging initiative will provide follow-up services for Longboat residents who call 911 for nonemergencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 18, 2016
Damages from tornado reach $12 million

Sarasota County released the latest tornado damage estimate, and is now focused on debris removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Marine Patrol is working to call a service department to have the boat removed from the beach today or tomorrow at the latest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 28, 2015
Old boat washes ashore overnight

A boat registered in Portugal that’s covered in barnacles and full of water and sand washed ashore behind The Water Club early this morning on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This 2005 rendering from the Isaac Group depicts phase two of Pineapple Square, a mixed-use commercial and residential project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Vue developer revives plans for Pineapple Square

The Kolter Group is contracted to purchase land for a mixed-use project on State Street, submitting new plans for a development originally proposed nearly a decade ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2009
Braden River names all-star team

Braden River Little League announced its 9- and 10-year-old all-star team June 8. The team will begin its all-star season June 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2011
Mustangs win tri-matches

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved its record to 26-0 with a pair of tri-match victories this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Team Co-Capt. Jenny Linde read "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" to children in Kristie Engelberger's class. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Soccer players dig in to story time

Eight players from Braden River High School's varsity girls team headed Sept. 26, to Freedom Elementary School, where they shared their favorite childhood books with kindergarten students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Boley
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Margarita 'Tica' Boley

Margarita "Tica" Boley, 70, of Longboat Key died Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
AJ Caldwell.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.12.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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