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Sand dunes rise to nearly the top of the first floor at one of the Hermitage Artist Retreat's historic buildings following Hurricane Helene.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 8, 2024
Can the Hermitage Artist Retreat find refuge from the storm?

Hermitage CEO Andy Sandberg vows to rebuild after being hit by a hurricane twice in two years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photoSome residents in Summerfield Bluffs saw high water levels for the Braden River behind their homes in June 2012 after Tropical Storm Debby.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 10, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • November 20, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

Happy Thanksgiving from TWIS!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey says she loves Lakewood Ranch and her job, but is excited about her new opportunity.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2015
Eva Rey announces resignation

Town Hall's 'change agent' will leave the agency in late September for a position in Viera.

  • East County
  • News
Klauber
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Memories & mishaps

In honor of Christmas, we collected your best head-shaking holiday stories. From expired turkeys to mischievous squirrels, these are the memories these readers won't soon forget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in East County and checking it twice.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A request for state funding for Main Street improvements was rejected during the most recent legislative session. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 22, 2022
DID board accuses city of unauthorized transfer of $400,000 for capital project

The Downtown Improvement District chair tells commissioners that the city removed at-will funding for Main Street improvements, leaving it with just $8,000 in its bank account.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nagl has been playing golf since age 12.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Miriam Nagl

The Longboat Observer caught up with Miriam Nagl at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course, where she is training for the LPGA Qualifying School.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 26, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Zimmerman joins MS&Co.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 5, 2018
Guests Go for the Gold at YMCA gala

The Sarasota YMCA held Going for the Gold May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Some East County residents say Tom Bennett Park should not be the location for the water park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 27, 2016
Water park proposal hits snag?

Proposed location up for discussion at future meeting

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick scored three touchdowns in the first half of the Pirates spring game against St. Petersburg Lakewood May 19.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

  • East County
  • Sports
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2017
East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

East County weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Pub_Trivia
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 23, 2015
Do This: Sex Trivia at Growler's Pub

Do This: Sex Trivia at Growler's Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Braden River junior volleyball player Sydney Jaco had seven digs and nine kills in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sale Shopping on the Key

Calling all savvy shoppers! Church sales are the key to great deals on Longboat this weekend. On March 8, the St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Christ Church's Sale Away takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota design professionals including architects, engineers, interior designers and students will construct original sculptures made of cans showcased throughout the mall.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 18, 2014
Canstruction exhibit hopes to help others

Canstruction is a national program aimed to help feed the hungry through art. Sarasota artists will create sculptures made of cans to help those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Josh Siegel Paula Carmassi, left, and her family stayed with neighbor, mother and fellow nurse, Kim Gennocro, right, in the first few days after a Dec. 30 fire made the Carmassi home unlivable.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
Family recovers after losing home

The Carmassis will rent another home while theirs is repaired from fire damage.

  • East County
  • News
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