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By Jay Heater |
January 29, 2022

Nathan Benderson Park dedicates trail to the late Bill Robinson

Big Bill Foundation 5K raises money at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota for childhood cancer survivors.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer, Lauren Tronstad and Eric Garwood |
September 26, 2022

Longboaters ordered to evacuate

Hurricane Ian's threat to the island prompts the order to head to the mainland.

Longboat Key
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
April 2, 2011

Young artists shine at downtown festival

More than 500 Sarasota County students flocked Five Points Park Saturday, April 2 for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
October 5, 2017

Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 13, 2022

In a variety of ways, Longboat keeps an eye on the environment

Eco-friendly events and policies are gaining traction with residents and town leaders as Longboat moves greener.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
June 16, 2022

The Beach Harbor Club welcomes its first baby

Blair Marie Sobotka is the first newborn to live at the Beach Harbor Club since it opened in 1970.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
January 17, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Winter Fine Art Festival

The show has been rated one of the top 100 fine art festivals nationwide and hosts hundreds of artists from around the country.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Blake Fussell |
April 13, 2022

Sarasota Cops Corner: Was it a ghost?

Police reports from around Sarasota.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Eric Garwood |
October 7, 2022

Longboat Key power essentially restored

FPL reports 100% restoration though a handful of individual customers might still require attention.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
April 3, 2014

Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Jay Heater |
September 1, 2022

State College of Florida enhances computer learning in Lakewood Ranch

SCF of Lakewood Ranch wants people to know that they are not along when it comes to struggling with computers.

East County
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
May 6, 2021

Sarasota weather page photo: May 6

Michael Cohen captured this pair of pelicans roosting near City Island boat ramp in Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Garwood |
June 27, 2022

Harmer tells Longboat Key he's retiring in December

Commissioners are expected to begin talking about how to replace him during the meeting Friday, July 1.

Longboat Key
News

By David Conway |
November 10, 2014

Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

Sarasota
News

By Nick Friedman |
November 6, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG November Happy Hour

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Blake Fussell |
January 28, 2022

Construction underway on Ringling Boulevard parking lot

A new parking lot will be available for public use by the courthouse on Ringling Boulevard in March.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
August 11, 2011

DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.