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An American Airlines Airbus 319 lifts off from SRQ on its way to Charlotte, North Carolina. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ's September traffic grows despite Hurricane Ian's cancellations

Airport on pace for another record passenger traffic year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota police try to identify body found on Lido Beach

T-shirt could play a role in identification, investigators say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 25, 2021
Local businesses recognized at Sarasota Chamber awards luncheon

Eight Sarasota businesses were awarded at the 2021 Small Business Awards on June 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blazers quarterback Ben Milliken gets wrapped up by Trey Featherston in practice. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dominic Stratford, 3, Aiden Baker, 4, and Ava Baker, 2, wave their flags during the parade.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2022
Thunder By The Bay revs up Sarasota Fairgrounds

The annual music and motorcycle festival took over fairgrounds Feb. 18-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ford's Garage General Manager Tom Jones and Director of Operations Yunus Rassoull stand at the entrance to the new location at University Town Center. Rassoull said the restaurant was full for the entire lunch rush.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 8, 2021
Ford's Garage opens in Sarasota's University Town Center

The burger and craft beer restaurant at University Town Center in Sarasota held its grand opening Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 3303 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $13.75 million - the top sale so far of 2022.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 15, 2022
Longboat Shores home sells for $13.75 million

A Longboat Shores home tops the week's sales at $13.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • March 12, 2014
CRA committee endorses extension

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Extension Committee has prepared a series of recommendations for the City and County Commissions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Mike Jones explains the set up of the simulator, which very closely mimics a Sheriff's Office patrol car. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2022
County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 19, 2022
SMART hosts Stir-Up dinner

The interactive dinner was held at Michael's On East on Feb. 18.

  • Black Tie
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Noble Pinto, Julian LaBranche, Jaxon Grew and Chloe Kenya pinky promise to go out and play in honor of Justin Darr, who was a physical education teacher.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
McNeal Elementary celebrates life of beloved physical education teacher

In honor of Justin Darr's philosophy to "go out and play," students, staff and Darr's family played sports during the dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Police locked down Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences this afternoon while searching for a wanted fugitive.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
Sarasota police continue search for fugitive

Sarasota police closed streets in the Rosemary District and put Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences on lockdown this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park dragon boat team members participate in the opening ceremonies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 18, 2022
High-flying opening ceremony for Dragon Boat world championships in Sarasota

IDBF Club Crew World Championships will be contested through Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
A model of what the new restroom pavilion at Nora Patterson Park will look like once completed. (Photo courtesy of Sarasota County)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 17, 2022
Improvements on the way to Siesta Key's Nora Patterson Park

The Nora Patterson Park Improvement Project began on Wednesday. A new observation deck and restroom facility are expected to be completed by the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 3

Bill Turnbull captured this image of a snowy egret gliding over a lake at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 23, 2014
World of Beer to replace Eat Here on Main Street

World of Beer to replace Eat Here on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2022
Siesta Key battered but not broken after Hurricane Ian

Fallen trees and water-filled roadways plagued the island Thursday afternoon, but homes and businesses remained largely intact.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tyler Pack has been a strong second option in the passing game at Sarasota High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 29, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Underrated fall athletes get the spotlight

There are plenty of strong seasons happening at Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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