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Interim Police Chief George Turner, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Making An Impact Chair Victoria Kasdan met in June. Photo courtesy of Making An Impact.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Longboat Key first responders begin using resource guide

The guide helps connect people in need to special service organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Greenpal vendor completes lawn service. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 5, 2022
New freelancing app brings efficiency to Sarasota landscaping projects

Greenpal, the "Uber of landscaping,” launched in the city in mid-March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Jake Ilardi represented the United States in Street Skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Sarasota athletes set for Olympics

Three are already in, with more possibly to come.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Revenue for the renovated Bobby Jones Golf Course in 2023's budget is expected to offset debt service once it opens to golfers. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2022
City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 2, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Who… who… who… is in there?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
When a driver on the road is driving recklessly, law enforcement often turns to a helicopter so it's mobile units can back off.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 12, 2022
Fatal crash illustrates pursuit's difficulty

This particular accident was quite different in nature.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Northern District, Seat 2: Victor Rohe

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amiya Lloyd. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Amiya Lloyd

The Riverview High point guard is a senior leader on the girls basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: Education

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Education Center at Temple Beth Israel holds a panel discussion on Thursday called "Sex, Sexuality and Intimacy in the Senior Years."
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 8, 2023
Education Center kicks off single-session series

The Thursday series begins with a range of topics from scams to senior sexuality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Built in 1996, unit Unit PH-A-01 at 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,070 square feet of living area. (File photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 16, 2022
Lido Key penthouse tops sales at $3.4 million

A Lido Key penthouse in L'Elegance tops the week's sales at $3.4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 21

Jennifer Mitchell captured this image of the sun setting through the clouds on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital first implemented a no-visitor rule last year in response to COVID-19. After lifting restrictions in May, a surge in cases led to a new prohibition on guests. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2021
Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces no-visitor policy, citing COVID-19 surge

In the past 11 days, the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital has more than tripled, and the number of positive ICU patients has increased more than fourfold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 7, 2021
The 16th annual Dick Vitale Gala returns to Ritz Carlton, Sarasota

The annual event was held May 7 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
The home at 8456 Lindrick Lane sold for $3.05 million. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2022
Concession home tops sales at $3.05 million

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's transactions at $3.05 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2023
Tunnel vision: One Park hopes to overcome perceptions of breezeway

The development will go before the Planning Board on March 8 to defend its design of a structure to bridge two blocks of The Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Club president Teresa Taft, Genevieve Judge and District Governor Daryl Keys.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2021
Rotary rewards spokeswoman

Sarasota PD PIO Genieve Judge received a Pride of Workmanship Award by the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 17, 2021
Sarasota Rocktoberfest brings the jams

The annual music show was held Oct. 15-17

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2021
2021 Holiday Lights in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Check out some of the area's best decorated houses for the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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