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Doug Staley, executive director of the Child Protection Center, accepted a $7,500 grant to be used for its Sexual Abuse Treatment program.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Ranch Rotary Club gives out $110,000 in grants

Money raised from the club's annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest benefited 26 charities this year. Grants were awarded March 21.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 3, 2018
Key Chorale announces 2018-2019 season performances and events

The 34th season of Sarasota’s symphonic chorus will include eight concerts, one luncheon and the 2019 Sarasota Choral Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten at Southside Elementary last year.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 28, 2017
Schools starting earlier than past years

The Aug. 14 start date ensures testing will end before winter break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Broadway hit musical "Hamilton" is coming to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall from March 26 to April 7, 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2023
Van Wezel announces date for single-ticket sales of 'Hamilton'

Sarasota seats for the hit Broadway musical will go on sale Nov. 16.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Austen, MD |
  • February 13, 2020
Be Prepared This Flu Season

Be Prepared This Flu Season

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Our View: Behind the amendments

Florida's general election ballots overflow with proposed constitutional amendments. This year is no different. There will be 11 proposed state constitutional amendments on the November ballot.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Woodland's Easter Eggstravaganza

Woodland, The Community Church will host its annual Easter celebration tomorrow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
Canine needs a good home

Carter, this handsome, 1-year-old male Jack Russell terrier, needs a good home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
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Donald Trump, holding his copy of the Sarasota Observer, told reporters during a press conference Sunday, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, that if President Barack Obama is re-elected, there might not be a country left in four years.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 31, 2012
VIDEO: Donald Trump visits Sarasota

The Donald Trump accepted the organization's Statesman of the Year distinction by the Republican Party of Sarasota last weekend. Watch what he had to say on video.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band performed several songs at the event.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

  • Sarasota
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott shook hands with Observer Group employees this morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2011
Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Kiwanians driven to help the hungry

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will continue to collect food for its spring food drive through Sunday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Weather Photo: FAIR WEATHER

Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: VANTAGE POINT

Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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