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Outgoing President Bruce Udell with incoming President Deb Kabinoff
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
Jewish Federation’s 65th anniversary bridges past and future

The celebration also premiered The Ora, the organization’s new event space.

  • Black Tie
A rendering of the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion on the campus of SMH-Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2024
$16 million donated to SMH Jellison Cancer Institute

Susan Milman has now given $21 million in support of the Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Condensa instructs a fuse ladder class.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
What's behind the popularity of Pilates on Longboat Key?

From injury recovery to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Longboaters are turning to Pilates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Ziegler.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joe Ziegler

The Sarasota High running back is a big piece of the team's 2023 puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jonathan Dekel-Chen (left), father of Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen is joined by wife Gillian Kaye in leading Sunday's March Against Hate.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2023
Hundreds march across Ringling Bridge in support of Israel

The local parents of an Israeli-American hostage lead Sunday's March Against Hate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key hasn't held its annual Citizens Academy course in person since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key Citizens Academy planning to return in January

The free classes about the town of Longboat Key government are offered starting on Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Cirone, left, Annie Glennon and Kathleen Eidson tout privacy of the Key's beaches. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2022
Minimal damages noted on Longboat beaches following Hurricane Ian

Town's recently renourished beaches stood up to Hurricane Ian, town says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A look back at 2023 on YourObserver.com
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2023
A look back at 2023 on YourObserver.com

The past year was packed with news in our area. Here are readers’ favorite stories from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Builders of the St. Regis project this month received permits for vertical construction, advancing from previous foundation work.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2010
Commission to fight Longboat Pass relocation

The Town Commission discussed how a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel will have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Shangri-la short-term rental home has been a popular destination of people who want to host gatherings.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 2, 2022
Neighbors near east Bradenton Airbnb irked by the noise it creates

Short-term rental's neighbors in east Bradenton don't consider Shangri-La to be paradise.

  • East County
  • News
James and Susan Davis, of Mequon, Wisconsin, sold two properties at 477 McKinley Drive to Marc Gerard Preininger and Renee Rochelle Preininger, of Lakewood Ranch, for $6,305,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $6.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Vittorio Nastasti and Adrian Moore |
  • November 18, 2020
Florida ballot measure results are a mixed bag

Florida passed three of the six amendments on the general election ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The former Gillespie Execuitive Course at Bobby Jones will be redeveloped at an "adjustable" short course. The Gillespie Building will be built for a starter booth, small shop and gathering area. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 27, 2022
Planning underway for Bobby Jones buildings

The Sarasota Development Review Committee is working with Kimley-Horn to design three buildings for the redeveloped Bobby Jones Golf Complex, not including a permanent clubhouse and restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Rev. David, Elijah, Ethan and Christi Marshall. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 6, 2019
All Angels welcomes new priest

The Rev. David Marshall began his post on March 5. His first service will be on Sunday, March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lori Goldmeier, dressed as Harley Quinn from DC Comics, and Ryan Jacobson
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 13, 2023
SarasotaCon showcases comics and local community of enthusiasts

The experience hosted memorabilia, legendary comic book artists and cosplay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Key Village noise complaints continue

The brisk breezes floating off the Gulf of Mexico this month have aggravated the noise debate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Applications open for Hurricane Ian recovery funding
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2024
Applications open for Hurricane Ian recovery funding

The deadline to submit for Hurricane Ian damage mitigation funding for nonprofits and public entities in Sarasota County is March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • February 25, 2022
Bay Street Dog Park opens after county unleashing event

Sarasota County has a new dog park inside Bay Street Park. The off-leash park now has dog exercise equipment, shaded seating and water fountains made for both dogs and people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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