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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 2, 2021
You Observed: Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosts Walk for Water

The club put together a walk to raise money for a community in Peru.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners Deborah Murphy, Debra Williams, BJ Bishop, Penny Gold and past commissioner Sherry Dominick
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 25, 2023
Taste of the Keys Fashion Show stars Longboat Key officials

Town commissioners and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi strutted in support of the Garden Club's Town Center Green beautification project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2023
Motorcyclist fatally injured in Wednesday afternoon crash

A second motorcycle fatality in Sarasota in five days occurred on North Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to shifting to walk-up  vaccination clinics at the mall, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County hopes extended hours of operation will draw individuals who haven’t yet gotten a shot.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Vaccine distribution enters new phase

As supplies grow more plentiful, Sarasota County health officials are focused on encouraging harder-to-reach populations to get vaccinated.  

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Albano (left) and Gabriella Moss (right) are young entrepreneurs who are both driven to succeed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2023
Two high school classmates reunite through their businesses

Samantha Albano and Gabriella Moss met in high school. But they reignited their friendship 10 years later through their businesses in San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Business
Mario Martinez Reyes.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 27, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Mario Martinez Reyes

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 11U All-Star hit .571 in the team's district tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District currently maintains the Stoneybrook and Lighthouse Cove communities' stormwater systems. Maintenance is funded through property taxes. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2019
Stormwater management up for debate in Heritage Harbour communities

Stormwater management up for debate in Heritage Harbour communities

  • East County
  • News
Are we the Byzantines?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 30, 2023
Are we the Byzantines?

Nowhere is it foreordained that America has a birthright to remain the world’s preeminent civilization. We should take heed from all of the parallels that led to the fall of the Byzantine empire.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The entrance columns at CVS remain under purple wrap as site work for the new drug-store continues. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
Weekly Publix progress report: CVS seeks additional sign

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request from CVS to place an additional sign on the property.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 30

Phil Trainer captured this photo of two bald eagles near Sunset Beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 30

Gordon Silver took this photo of a large gator cooling off on a warm day at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2023
Sarasota deputies investigate murder-suicide in Clark Road business shooting

A shooting inside veterinary clinic KindVet left two dead. A social media post provides clues to the motive.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 18, 2023
City lobbyist act proposal meets with lukewarm response

Sarasota city commissioners are skeptical of the need for Erik Arroyo's ordinance to require paid lobbyists to register with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The largest of the three parcels, which fronts Ringling Boulevard, covers about 2.8 acres and is split zoned by the city of Sarasota for downtown core and downtown edge.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 31, 2021
Sarasota County finalizes deal to sell, lease back downtown administration building

County leaders will remain at the headquarters built in 1973 for about four years while plans move forward for Cattlemen Road complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Superintendent Brennan Asplen congratulates a Sarasota High graduate during ceremonies in May.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 6, 2022
Pay hike aims to solidify hiring, retention

School district's lowest-paid employees will begin school year at $15 an hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The annual powerboat event draws large crowds to Lido Key and downtown Sarasota every summer. Photo courtesy Pete Boden.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2023
Expect closures, delays over July 4 weekend

The annual Powerboat Grand Prix and bayfront fireworks display will clog streets between downtown Sarasota and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For years, Blasé Café has been the go-to spot for locals escaping the tourist hustle.
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 1, 2023
Where to find the hidden nightlife in Sarasota, Longboat

Night owls rejoice. If the day’s winding down but you’re still going strong, you don’t have to go to bed. Nighttime is still the right time for some of us.

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Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat police investigate report of man soliciting cologne from backpack

An evening on the beach is interrupted by a suspicious man on the beach, and a service dog dispute. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Third-year acting students from the Asolo perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Waterside Place.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 18, 2023
Sight and Sounds at Waterside Place takes on Shakespeare

The Asolo Rep on Tour presented “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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