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File photo by Rebecca Baxter
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
The aftereffect of No. 1

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch's Carrie Mueller is using a simple pattern to create masks for healthcare providers with Tidewell Hospice. She's coordinating with about 15 other sewers in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Mask motivation supports healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch area

East County residents are on a mission to make a difference during coronavirus outbreak.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Go for it: Sell the stadium

Go for it: Sell the stadium

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
For several downtown merchants, business has picked up this tourist season. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 30, 2013
Downtown merchants welcome changes

Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat Key makes plans to fight Sarasota road proposal

Town leaders say their opposition to Fruitville Road plan focuses on evacuation safety, bias for pedestrian mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The T/S Motorsports / Marine Technology boat piloted by Taylor Scism of Missouri and Johnny Tomlinson of North Miami, Florida passes crowds of spectators on the beach.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 12, 2025
Uncertainty engulfs Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix for 2026

The P1 Offshore event celebrated its 40th anniversary here in 2024 but was canceled for 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Geoff O'Quinn and Anita Isenberg. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2021
Another project in the books for Lakewood Ranch resident

River Walk resident builds and donates little library.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Scoreboard

Get the latest scores from the Longboat Key Women's 18-Hole Golf Association, Longboat Key Duplicate Bridge Club and the Hole-In-One Report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 7, 2012
Evan Lovejoy’s Paintings Are Not To Be Missed: Closing Reception at Clothesline Gallery this Weekend

Evan Lovejoy’s Paintings Are Not To Be Missed: Closing Reception at Clothesline Gallery this Weekend

  • Arts + Culture
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Awards Hall of Fame in June.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 16, 2013
Vitale earns Hall of Fame induction

ESPN college basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale this month was named to the NSSA's Hall of Fame.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 12, 2018
Ladies lunch in Lilly for Junior League of Sarasota

The Lilly Luncheon and Fashion Show was hosted Oct. 12 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 19, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes

Southeastern Guide Dogs revealed their newest caped statues on July 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 31, 2015
Sarasota continues outpacing state in jobs numbers

The unemployment rate in Sarasota County in February was the lowest it has been since August 2007, however the local economy shed 824 jobs from the previous month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 8, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 8

Weekend's best bets: Friday, May 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Cops Corner 06.24.10

A business owner began his workweek by discovering his business sign and front window were defaced with red lipstick.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
News Briefs

Siesta Sheriff facility extends lease; Siesta water facility back on track; Siesta Key flooding traps residents; Say what, Siesta?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
News Briefs

Road vacated for Selby Gardens project; City street resurfacing begins this week; Patterson Foundation pledges its support

  • Sarasota
  • News
The minimum-wage requirement was placed in the charter through a citizen initiative and public referendum in 2007.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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