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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2009
City awarded $2 million in stimulus funds

Sarasota has applied for about $9 million more and reviews new applications daily, said City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Toys for Tots drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department headquarters,  5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 16, 2017
Longboat Police kicks off Toys for Tots drive

Donations will benefit children in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents and visitors aboard the temporary ferry that transported people during repairs to the New Pass bridge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 29, 2015
This week in history 10.29.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 601 at Westchester, 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 27, 2013
Two-bedroom Westchester condo sells for $525,000

David Hodgson and Mary Hodgson, trustees, of New York, sold the Unit 601 condominium at 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gerald and Sandra Marsh, of Pittsburgh, for $525,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Memorial opens a free standing emergency room at 7250 University Parkway on Jan. 7.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2025
Freestanding emergency room opens in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Memorial opened the ER at 7250 University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County School Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The poetry of the music is just gorgeous," says Rachel Assi of Gloria Musicae's Argentinean-influenced Christmas concert. "I think it'll be a beautiful piece and an interesting venture into something a little unknown."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 1, 2010
Fresh Pipes

Singer Rachel Assi is young, ambitious and happy to serenade you. Gloria Musicae's new chorus manager is ready to make an impression on Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Kimmie's shrimp and grits at Michael's On East
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Best Of Southern Cooking

When you live down South, certain characteristics come to mind that define the culinary culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Grayson Yost and Logan Koehler love participating in the Pinewood Derby. They came up with the theme and design of their cars.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 1, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Cub Scouts prepare for annual Pinewood Derby

The top three winners from six dens will participate in the Manatee District Pinewood Derby.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aryanna Spainhower is a senior on the Braden River High volleyball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Aryanna Spainhower

The Braden River High volleyball senior had 11 kills, 18 digs and a block in a 3-1 win over Riverview High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Johnston Kraft, Rosemarie Kraft, Broc Stull and Liesl Kraft relax between rehearsals for InMotion, the recital of the Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 23, 2025
The Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive is raising the barre

The nearly 190 students in the program aim for new heights with their InMotion recital.

  • Arts + Culture
Nursing coordinator Deborah "Debby" Hahn checks patient John Kaiser’s blood pressure at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyre Smith.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 27, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tyre Smith

The Riverview linebacker talks his offseason work and his favorite memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Olivia Ortiz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

  • East County
  • Sports
Moore
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryan Moore

Bryan Moore is a professional sponsored athlete. His sport? Disc golf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jayden Cray.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 13, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jayden Cray

The Riverview linebacker talks receiving college offers and his favorite football memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary Testa in "My Brilliant Divorce" at Asolo Rep. Photo by Barbara Banks.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 1, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'My Brilliant Divorce'

Being funny isn't easy, but with a witty play, a gifted actress and a perceptive director, it looks effortless. 'My Brilliant Divorce,' is a hilariously satirical, emotionally insightful reflection on heartbreak.

  • Arts + Culture
The entrance to the SRQ, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2025
SRQ named best resort airport by USA Today

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport heads the list of Top 10 Resort Airports as ranked by USA Today.

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  • News
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