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Brian Hershberger.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 4, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brian Hershberger

The Blazers junior talks his favorite memory and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Save Siesta Key board member Harry Anand speaks at a meeting of the local delegation of state legislators on Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Sarasota County Administration Building.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2021
State reps hear pitch on Siesta Key incorporation

Support from legislators is essential if Siesta Key is going to become its own town, but some elected officials aren't necessarily sold on the idea.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 10, 2021
Pamela Mary Ketchum

Pamela Mary Ketchum, of Longboat Key FL, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 following a long and courageous battle with brain cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
Ralph Garland Morrison

Ralph Garland “Morry” Morrison, 92 of Sarasota, Florida went home to the Lord on March 12, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
The newsstand near Mattison’s City Grille on Main Street has generated concern from some downtown business owners, but the publications in the stand want it to remain.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 5, 2020
Downtown merchants take aim at newsstands

A group of business owners wants to remove a newsstand from Main Street and Lemon Avenue, but the city is still considering alternative options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2022
Kitty Michael International Invitational draws golfers to Longboat Key Club

More than 100 golfers played at the club from May 2-6 in the amateur tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2021
Braden River High football stays unbeaten

The Pirates defeated Lely High 35-0 on Friday.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Siesta Key board members Tracy Jackson and John Davidson are part of an effort to submit an incorporation proposal to the state ahead of a Sept. 1 deadline. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2021
Siesta Key group readies incorporation submission

Save Siesta Key is in the closing stretch of a signature-gathering campaign in support of an independent island government.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson briefs Siesta Key Village Association members on government affairs during a July 3 meeting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2012
Code enforcement update for SKVA

Sarasota County planning and development staff will chat with the Siesta Key Village association

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2011
Neighbors do not show 'goodwill' toward project

The Sarasota City Commission will review an appeal by a group of North Trail residents that is upset with the Sarasota Planning Board's decision to approve a Goodwill Superstore. on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2022
Isles home tops sales at $2.15 million

An Isles house on Cane Bay Court tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Naughty Monk Brewery co-owner Joe Eibler he worries what will happen if his business is not allowed to reopen soon.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
Bartenders' only tip: Hang tough in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County bars, gyms wait while other businesses bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 7

Gordon Silver captured this fawn munching on some greenery at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 7

Bonnie Ottaviani captured this photo of a morning rainbow in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Abreham Mola and his incredible balance on the rolla bolla. (Photos: Harry Sayer)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • June 22, 2022
Circus redefines peak of human strength and dexterity

The Summer Circus Spectacular lives up to its billing with incredible feats of coordination, skill and power.

  • Arts + Culture
Town employees had to place beach-quality material near North Shore Road Jan. 23 to keep the road from washing out.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
News Briefs

North Shore Road sees emergency sand placement; Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office; Condominium seminar scheduled for Feb. 10; Fire Rescue department conducts inspections

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Booker High School principal Dr. Rachel Shelley congratulates student Nani Turner.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 22, 2015
Students shine at Most Improved Awards

Teachers, sponsors and 40 students from Booker, Riverview, Sarasota and Venice high schools gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Most Improved Student Award Wednesday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber seeks Small Business Award applications; Michael Rego joins Neal Homes as vice president of homebuilding; Christa Hardin opens Reflections Counseling Center; Super Value Nutrition celebrates 36th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
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