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Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2023
Smoking ban begins in Sarasota County parks and beaches

The ordinance approved in July by county commissioners took effect Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Conner, a Freedom Elementary School fourth grader, works with Melanie Stern, a Project TEACH volunteer. More Freedom Elementary students will be able to participate in Project TEACH once an addition is built. (File photo)
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 16, 2022
Manatee School Board considers borrowing more money for capital projects

Inflation leads the School District of Manatee County to plot a borrow-and-build-now strategy.

  • East County
  • Schools
Visitors coming to Sarasota County to see the top beach in the country in 2011 helped push county tourism tax collections to a level not seen in several years. Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 1, 2012
TOP STORY, NOV.: Tourist tax revenue passes $11 million mark

Siesta Beach's No. 1 ranking gets considerable credit for the county's best tourist tax revenue total since the 2006 fiscal year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Tasti D-Lite to hold sweet celebration

Tasti D-Lite to hold sweet celebration

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2009
Horse sanctuary to host BBQ benefit

Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary's second BBQ Fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the sanctuary, 6275 Wauchula Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Easter Fest

Easter Fest will be held from 12 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote Marine Laboratory Turtle Walks

Mote-trained volunteers will guide participants as they learn about protecting sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2012
Tennis Series heads to Payne Park

The Totally Tennis Exhibition Series will continue at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pepper Palace, left, is located at 23 Blvd. of the Presidents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2012
Pepper Palace opens on Circle today

The store's owner describes it as "the hottest shop in town."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber makes a challenge

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will host the second Longboat Key Challenge this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
What do you think, should dogs be allowed on the beach?
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 7, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Paws on the beach?

In tonight's meeting the Longboat Key Commission will appoint members to the Dog Beach Feasibility Committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to select portions of Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Carol Sparrow

Opera singer Carol Sparrow will host TENors, Tabbies and Terriers Sunday at Sarasota Yacht Club. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Joint concert raises funds for the needy

The Riverview Kiltie Band and Green Band held a joint concert Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2013
Town to participate in hazardous waste collection

Longboat Key residents can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes at no cost Jan. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gilly the Shark, aka Santa Jaws, with Mote Public Relations Coordinator Hayley Rutger.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Santa Jaws arrives at Mote

The Mote Marine Mascot, Gilly, will show his holiday spirit tomorrow and the first three Saturdays in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Honorees Madeline Brogan and Terry Stottlemyer
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
10th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

10th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • June 24, 2018
Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 7, 2019
Sheriff's Office welcomes community to open house

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office held its second annual open house on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parents left a basket for children to find after the Easter Bunny made an at-a-distance appearance.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2020
Who's that out the window?

Party supplier sends Easter Bunny out to brighten kids' Easters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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