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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 31, 2020
Sarasota schools to remain closed through May 1

The district was originally set to learn online through April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 7

Richard Bottorff captured this young cardinal hunting a moth in Myakka State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 21, 2019
Girls Inc. supporters play to win at Totally Tailgate

Guests embraced the game day spirit at Girls Inc. Of Sarasota County's annual tailgate party Sept. 21 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Goodwill stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties will lay off more than half their employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 27, 2020
Goodwill Manasota lays off more than half its workforce

Goodwill Manasota in Sarasota and Manatee counties lays off more than half its workforce

  • East County
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of constructing a pedestrian crosswalk across connecting First Street to Ritz-Carlton Boulevard in Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2018
Residents, officials monitor bayfront traffic

Longboat Key residents are hopeful changes along U.S. 41 will reduce seasonal congestion, but a new crosswalk may complicate matters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2019
Sarasota football roundup: 09.20.19

One school got a marquee win, but two others lost.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 9, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch clean up Sister Keys

The cleanup was mainly for invasive species on the small island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clockwise from top left: Gil Waters in victory after the opening of the new Ringling Bridge, August 2003. Waters and city engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. Waters and his wife, Elisabeth. “The Old Coots Lunch Bunch.”
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are required to wear a mask to attend the town commission meetings.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gil Brady as Chris, Jacqueline Jarrold as Sandra, Freddie Lee Bennett as Trevor, Timothy C. Goodwin as Jonathan, and Jordan Ahnquist as Max in "The Play That Goes Wrong." (Photo courtesy of John Jones)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 17, 2022
FST shows it's all right to go wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” illustrates Murphy’s law on the Florida Studio Theatre stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2019
Safari Sarasota guests cook up dishes at interactive dinner

The safari-inspired dinner had guests making their own meals Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 10, 2014
VIDEO: Problem with homeless shelter site surfaces

The third site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., which the city and county commissions chose last week, is not for sale. Environmental studies of the two original sites now come into play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Several police units diverted traffic away from the intersection of South Washington Boulevard and Ringling Boulevard while the crash was investigated.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 19, 2019
Sarasota police investigating crash involving police motorcycle

The crash occurred at the intersection of South Washington Boulevard and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The removal of trees associated with development led to concerns from residents about enforcement of protection rules, while some landowners had concerns about whether city regulations were flexible enough. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2021
City holds off on changes to tree protection rules

A series of recommended revisions to the city’s tree regulations are years in the making, but officials are still not ready to adopt new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 11, 2021
Bird Key Yacht Club tennis director named America's Top Coach

Bohannon was announced as the winner of the Tennis Channel competition Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 28, 2016
C’est La Vie expands hours at downtown location

The popular downtown French restaurant will now be including dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Gorins moved into their Winding Oaks home eight years ago.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: 3408 Winding Oaks — Gorin Home

The Longboat Key Garden Club home tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2020
2020 Digital Year in Review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2020. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

  • Sarasota
  • News
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