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Capt. Drew Peterson with his brother, Nolan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colin and Siobhan Boyle, with the help of volunteer Rob Wenzel,  take home a turkey and meal.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 20, 2013
Girls Inc. donates turkey dinners to families

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County families took home a turkey for their Christmas dinner and new shoes Thursday, Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The apparatus has a 75-foot ladder and 500-gallon water tank. (Courtesy Longboat Key Fire Rescue)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 12, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets new apparatus

The new ladder truck went into service earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Kees tries on a beautiful coat from Joseph Ribkoff’s new collection, with help from her favorite stylist, Janine Mahomed. Photo by Heather Merriman.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Foxy Lady throws 'Passion for Fashion' party

Foxy Lady hosted a 'Passion for Fashion' party at its Foxy Lady West location Wednesday, Sept. 25. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests who stopped in the store enjoyed food and beverages, live entertainment provided by DJ Jonathan Cortez and a preview of new merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Downtown Sarasota businesses have tolerated summer construction of the Main Street improvement project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
Main Street re-opens, work continues on 301

The city of Sarasota debuts a new brick sidewalk west of Five Points Park while landscape improvements begin on U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre's new property (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 13, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre buys $180,000 property

Florida Studio Theatre buys a new residential property to house its actors.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Weldon Frost |
  • November 27, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Significant piece of news deserves attention

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The School District of Manatee County is making progress on its new K-8 school being built in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 30, 2024
New K-8 school in Lakewood Ranch has a name

The School Board of Manatee County unanimously voted to name the school Lake Manatee K-8.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23 to July 29, in Oklahoma City, after winning the Region 5 Qualifier May 26 to May 28, in Clearwater.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 18, 2012
Heat captures national berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Braden River High sophomore Kayla Gray scored two goals for the Jamaican U17 women’s team during the World Cup Qualifier May 2 to May 6 in Guatemala City.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 30, 2012
Pirate scores on national stage

Braden River High sophomore forward Kayla Gray was selected to play for the Jamaican U17 women's team in the World Cup qualifier May 2 to May 6, in Guatemala City.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 825 Longboat Club Road is located on 1.3 acres and has a 150-foot Gulf of Mexico beach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Key sale marks record $12.5 million

The Regent Court home sale is the highest amount paid for a single-family home on Longboat Key and the third-highest price in Sarasota County history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2012
News Briefs

Town will hold public information meetings; Three-car crash delays traffic on GMD; Inlet Management Plan discussion rescheduled; Early voting ends Friday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
News Briefs

Teen convicted, sentenced for tourists' murders; Fernandez says goodbye after 16 years; Umbrella House, Plymouth Harbor make AIA list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Developer Jim Bridges described the architecture of “The Queue,” which could break ground as early as March, as urban modern, with lots of glass and an open look.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Modern townhomes proposed for downtown

The project requires a Planning Board and City Commission vote to move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Improvement project sputters

Sarasota County staff again raised cost estimates for the now $27 million Siesta Beach renovation and postponed a public meeting set for this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jenny Aldrich plays Princess Jenny during the tour.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 27, 2020
'Discover Sarasota' through a child's mind

The tour will be offered on select Sundays through July.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High beach volleyball team is the regional champion for the second year in a row.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 24, 2019
Pirates beach volleyball set to plunder state tournament

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
A line of Sarasota County Schools Police Department cruisers sit outside of the district offices at The Landings.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Sarasota school police will staff all public campuses next year

The Sarasota County Schools Police Department will now have a presence in every public school in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet performed Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" in "Iconographic." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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