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Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Boats were prepared for the parade in the marina by the Marina Jack restaurant.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota sails through the boat parade

The 33rd annual holiday boat parade brought a floating light-up party through the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Diverging diamond is a partial traffic solution

  • East County
  • Opinion
A rendering of the auditorium at the new North River High School in Parrish.
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • February 22, 2018
Saved by the Builder

Population growth in East Manatee County is forcing officials to build and expand schools faster than you can say your ABCs.

  • LWR Life
Emily Wyatt, coach and circus arts training program assistant, leads the more than 100 area students in a pre-practice meeting.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 21, 2015
Sailor Circus Coaches teach Big Top 101

The circus arts aren’t for the meek. Students in Circus Sarasota learn that lesson, and many others, as they train for their upcoming show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • April 4, 2018
'The Death of Stalin' makes fools of those in power after the Soviet general's death

Wit and superb casting make this raucous dark comedy shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
SMH rehab center patients regain full lives by practicing everyday skills

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Pavilion has everything from mailboxes and groceries to advanced therapy equipment.

  • Health
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
GOP to oppose sex education

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will vote this week to reject a move toward a standard sex-education curriculum in all Florida public schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 10, 2020
No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Laura Daniel Gale goes by the stage name Lady La La and Berry Ayers goes by the stage name Beneva Fruitville. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Beneva Fruitville and Lady La La celebrate empowering performances

'Beneva Fruitville’s Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza' and Black Diamond Burlesque turn 9.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2016
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 09.15.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President Gail Loefgren
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a special Business After Hours event at Sailor Circus Academy, Jan. 15. The academy's students, who range in age from fourth to 12th grade, filled the night with performances while chamber members munched on carnival food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2012
Dent, Thaxton spar at Tiger Bay

The two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections traded barbs about transparency at the Tiger Bay-hosted luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie and Beth Horn decorate a picture frame together.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 15, 2015
Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County's Riley Makeever, 6, says she likes the Lakewood Ranch YMCA's daily reading times, which are relaxing.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 10, 2019
Reading initiative reaps results

Lakewood Ranch YMCA program keeps children ahead on the reading scale.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Gina Messenger will face Edward Viltz during the General Election.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2016
School Board — District 1: Gina Messenger

Messenger will face Edward Viltz during the General Election.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key voters in Sarasota County will head to the polls at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, on March 15.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 11, 2011
Voter registration deadline nears

The town of Longboat Key will hold its general municipal election Tuesday, March 15. Residents must be registered to vote by Feb. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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