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Jordan Sawmiller gave birth to Messiah Mays at 1:39 a.m. on New Year's Day. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 3, 2021
The first baby of 2021

Messiah Mays was born at SMH on Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.25.15

Enjoy this week's Longboat Key edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Even once they can fly, juvenile Royal terns can be seen trailing their parents, loudly begging for food. (Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • February 8, 2021
Bird of the week: Royal tern

Shaggy crest makes them easy to spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marisa Mangani — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2019
Wordier Than Thou open mic night focuses on narrative storytelling

St. Petersburg-based journalist Tiffany Razzano expanded her event series to Sarasota's The Reserve to reach a new literary scene

  • Arts + Culture
Front: Sumaya Ayad, Josie LeBlanc and Camryn Cohen Back: John LeBlanc, Jake LeBlanc, Susan Buck, Jennifer LeBlanc and Jim Buck
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 30, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A party within a party; Start early for this walk; Thanks given

  • Arts + Culture
Amateur radio operators Roger Byron and Ed Skalecki sit by Byron’s go-box, which holds six radios he uses to communicate when he is dispatched to an emergency.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Amateur radio enthusiasts to gather for Field Day

A group of emergency-response volunteers will hone their skills this weekend, as they practice using their radios to communicate to authorities during disasters.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Cucci has seven touchdown catches on the season, including the one pictured against Lemon Bay High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch senior wideout capitalizing on his opportunity

All Michael Cucci wanted was a chance to show his skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Main Street restaurant serves up patriotism

One local eatery is hoping to bring platefuls of community support to military troops overseas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Fifth grader Jackson Bitsoff recreates “Portrait of the Artist’s son Jorge Mandel Theotokopoulos” by El Greco. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 14, 2020
Out-of-Door students get creative for annual arts tradition

Out of Door Academy students participate in the Getty art challenge and virtual lessons for Arts Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Signs posted at Longboat Key beach accesses warn beachgoers about the dangers of red tide.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 6, 2021
Longboat Key residents can learn secrets of the deep amidst red tide

Red tide lays bare the patterns of the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 1373 Harbor Drive was built in 2006 and offers four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and more than 5,800 square feet of living area. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2022
Harbor Acres home sold for $5.3 million

A Harbor Acres home tops the week's sales at 5.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 24, 2021
Good might come from bad

Vanessa Baugh’s handling of the pop-up vaccine clinic might just be what the Manatee County commissioners needed to get on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Interim EDC CEO and president Dave Bullock said the county needs to change its zoning to allow for more industrial parks.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 14, 2021
EDC seeks incentives to help pave way for new industry

Economic Development Corporation leaders say the county needs to change its zoning policies and offer incentives to competitively attract manufacturers to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A fourth hotel is proposed for 5810 Midnight Pass Road, which currently serves as paid beach parking.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
Fourth hotel proposal submitted for Siesta Key

A 100-room hotel on 2.15 acres is proposed for a parcel located near Siesta Key Beach at 5810 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Peyton Gallof, Hayden Gallof and Deputy Brian Biegel
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • December 8, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office welcomes visitors to open house

Food, demonstrations and lots of hands-on experiences greeted hundreds who attended.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 8.13.15
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 31, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 22, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 24

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2021
$10.15 million home sale is tops on Longboat in 2021

Custom home offers 150 feet of gulf-front on 1.64 acres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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