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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 13, 2021
Sarasota Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival brings cheer to J.D. Hamel Park

The art festival went through the weekend from Dec. 11-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 23

Mary Lou Johnson captured this photo of a picturesque sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 13

Dawn Scire captured this colorful image of sunset on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 13

Mary Kondrat captured this photo of a heron walking the shoreline on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 20

Diane Suner captured this photo of a snowy egret on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 20

Patricia Muller captured this sunrise from the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Crowds enjoyed the slightly cooler autumnal weather while strolling around St. Armands Circle for the fine art festival on Oct. 18-19.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 7, 2025
Check out free St. Armands art fest this weekend

Admission is free to this annual art show, which will feature mixed-media artists, painters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Start spreading the news
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • February 28, 2024
Start spreading the news

Out with the old, in the with the new. The Observer may be the only newspaper company in the country installing new news racks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, Winston Ritchey, enjoy the obstacle courses at TreeUmph! File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Oh the places you can go in Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a spring break by staying in East County

  • East County
  • News
Costco Manager Hector Mencia s has been with the company for 30 years. He says attention to detail and creating a great customer experience is important for success at any Costco location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Costco makes its debut in Manatee County

Costco Wholesale ready to open in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 4, 2019
From cheers to chimes: Livingston's owner transitions into antique clock business

Larry Adami failed at retirement. Now, he's taken his lifelong passion and made it a storefront on Pineapple Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development's Director of Florida Leasing Mark Chait says the tenant mix in UTC is impressive for the industry.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 6, 2017
More in store at UTC in Sarasota

Shoppers have more choices along University Parkway corridor

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Professional Partnership

LB3 Lacrosse recently announced a new partnership with the Monsters Lacrosse Academy, which will provide year-round opportunities for local youth lacrosse players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachael Jaworski, 10, loved pet therapy the best while she was in Tampa General Hospital.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Our Little Miracle

The day after Christmas 2009, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 1, 2015
Return to Form

Riverview High senior Mikaela Braune had hip surgery in June to remove a pair of osteoid osteomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Jazz Festival Music Director Terell Stafford performs.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 11, 2026
Sarasota Jazz Club wants a building of its own

As the curtain goes up on the 2026 Sarasota Jazz Festival, the jazz club is planning for a permanent venue for all its events.

  • Arts + Culture
The Triton Bend property represents a rarity on Longboat Key because it is a developable tract of vacant land. Construction recently began on two of 13 planned homes. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Real estate: Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle

Longboat Key has always had location working in its favor. But can it stay competitive in lifestyle offerings?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 18, 2018
More height or less setback

If town commissioners and planning board members favor highly restrictive codes on such things as setbacks, building heights and open space, they are creating a conundrum. It’s simple math.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene says construction will relieve overcrowding at East County schools.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 12, 2017
Manatee County School district plans construction to accommodate growth

School district gives details regarding future plans for Manatee County's new elementary, middle and high school.

  • East County
  • News
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