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Carlos Beruff began looking to purchase the Moore's Dairy site, which he calls "the hole in the doughnut," in 2008. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2014
Medallion moves forward with dairy site

Founder and owner Carlos Beruff says development should start in about 18 months.

  • East County
  • News
Emmabella Rudd wears her Emmabella's Believers team T-shirt. (Photo byHarriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 10, 2014
Sarasota resident raises awareness of diabetes

Twelve-year old Emmabella Rudd is a delegate for Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children's Congress.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crosby
  • By David Conway |
  • October 9, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

Mote Marine President Michael Crosby is attempting to coalesce broad community support behind the organization's plan for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last show Kevin Dean curated was "Rediscovering David Budd: The Forgotten Abstract Expressionist," at the IceHouse. Here he's discussing David Budd's "Journey Without Maps," which Dean said meant passing over into death.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 15, 2014
A pillar of Sarasota's art scene, Kevin Dean, dies

Kevin Dean, born in 1950 in Evanston, Ill., died May 14.

  • Arts + Culture
Image courtesy VANDYK USA One88's future location on Golden Gate Point.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 16, 2014
New luxury condo announced

A Toronto-based developer plans to build a mid-rise waterfront condominium on Golden Gate Point - and is eyeing future projects in the Sarasota market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2021
City shares design concepts for Rosemary District park

Public feedback will guide the process of finalizing a design for a long-awaited neighborhood park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spectators are set up on all sides of the lake to watch the fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2024
Parking for Fireworks on the Lake event in Sarasota now on sale

The Nathan Benderson Park Fourth of July event drew 16,000 people last year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 8, 2024
William Kenneth (“Ken”) Morris

William Kenneth (“Ken”) Morris passed away on January 2, 2024, after a two-year struggle with idiopathic lung disease.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is leading a coalition of community organizations to fill the gap between prenatal care needs and a growing shortage of OB/Gyn physicians.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2025
SMH leads group to overcome growing OB-GYN shortage

Sarasota Memorial Hospital partners with regional care networks to provide essential prenatal services amid growing lack of obstetricians nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michel Simon and Hayden Wilding talk with Attorney Patrick Iyampillai, who served as the judge, after a February 2024 session of Teen Court.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2025
Culverhouse donates $25,000 to Sarasota Teen Court

In addition to a $25,000 gift from Hugh Culverhouse Jr., Teen Court of Sarasota is planning its first fundraiser in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Swanson dishes up a scoop of passionfruit gelato on her last day at Settimi's Gelato before she heads off to college for a new school year.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 20, 2025
Summer snapshot on St. Armands Circle

St. Armands Circle falls into an easy-going summertime pace in August, when visitors and residents take their time exploring the restaurants and shops in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chabad of Bradenton to host first Kosher Food Festival
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 26, 2024
Chabad of Bradenton to host first Kosher Food Festival

The Kosher Food Festival will provide various offerings to educate people on kosher foods while meeting the needs of the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Several beachfront properties on Longboat were severely damaged from Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 7, 2024
Longboat's early Helene assessment estimates over $170M in damages

The damage estimate is expected to grow as officials continue to assess Helene damages while Hurricane Milton is on the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens decorated its Historic Spanish Point Campus in Osprey for its annual Lights at Spooky Point event.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 13, 2023
Selby brings Halloween to Little Sarasota Bay with Lights at Spooky Point

Spooky scenes are all around at Selby Gardens' Historic Spanish Point campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
Our View

St. Petersburg knows parking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
L. James is The Soldier in “Backwards Forwards Back.”
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2023
A soldier gets a second chance in 'Backwards Forwards Back'

Virtual reality technology helps a veteran win his private war against PTSD in Urbanite Theatre's latest play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 16, 2020
Amy Holmes has "tri"-ed it all

From basketball in high school to triathlons these days, the SWAT team member lives a active life.

  • Health
Senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup dress as pirates, which is the school's mascot, to bring team spirit to bootcamp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2021
Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Police conducted fishing-license inspections in Overlook Park and only three people could not produce valid fishing licenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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