• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

The proposed Walmart became the fourth construction project in the city to face an appeal over the past five years. All four of those appeals were denied by the City Commission.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 8, 2013
Sarasota City commissioners to hold Walmart appeal hearing

Commissioners voted 4-1 to hold an appeal hearing on the Walmart Supercenter planned for the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Fazzone has beat the odds after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2003.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2019
Blessed with another Christmas in Bradenton

A Bradenton man has beaten pancreatic cancer to enjoy another Christmas.

  • East County
  • News
Seb B. signs in to his first day of kindergarten.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out of Door Academy Lower School welcomed back students for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 20. After dropping off their children, parents were invited to socialize underneath the banyan trees with coffee and muffins. The event was organized by the school's Parent Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Wendy Cohen of @followmetosiestakey, Kelle Covington of @shellekelle and Sheila Loccisano of @followmetolongboatkey Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 1, 2018
Picture Perfect

Florida instagrammers met up at Lido Beach July 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Gause is the new Manatee County School Board Chairman and Dave Miner will serve as vice chairman.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 18, 2014
Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders

At its Nov. 18 meeting, the Manatee County School Board approved Robert Gause and Dave Miner for its chairman and vice chairman positions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Les McCurdy is ready for the show to start again.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 7, 2021
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre to reopen June 11

Les McCurdy is hopeful vaccinated audiences will be ready to return to his comedy club on June 11.

  • Arts + Culture
Connor and Owen Fitzpatrick show off the fish they caught. It's a Fitzpatrick family tradition to try to catch a fish to make for dinner on the Fourth of July. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 30, 2021
Food a big part of holiday traditions

Families share their delicious Fourth of July favorites.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.21.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea said the second level would not be initially built out, however it could still be used for group functions. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 24, 2020
New Lakewood Ranch library will have two stories

Manatee County plans nearly double future library's size.

  • East County
  • News
Sharon and Ivan Gould during their amateur solo. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Longboat Key couple take home ballroom dancing awards

The Goulds went to the Fred Astaire World Championships and took home all the medals they could.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President and CEO Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher with host Elizabeth Moore
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • June 10, 2018
Selah Freedom thanks top donors

An Evening of Gratitude was hosted June 10 at Elizabeth Moore's home.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 9, 2020
East Bradenton nativity tweaked

East Bradenton churches make adjustments to nativities during a time when "even Bethlehem has to adjust."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 3, 2019
Sarasota Opera Gala kicks off the 2019 Winter Opera Festival

Opera Gala: 'A Jeweled Affair — An Evening of Glamour and Glitz' was held Feb. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Appreciation in the bag for Manatee County deputies

Manatee County Sheriff's Office accepts 300 gift bags from a group of thankful Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Art and Soul Dance Company will be performing in front of thousands during the Daytona 500 weekend.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch dance company super charged to perform during Daytona 500 weekend

Art and Soul Dance Company of Lakewood Ranch receives an invitation to perform during Daytona 500 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Carrie-Ann Moss and Keanu Reeves in "The Matrix." Photo source: Vudu.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2019
Binge Blog: Whoa!

A surprise sequel announcement prompts a look at "The Matrix," plus Netflix's Korean drama "Burning.," are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Memorial Hospital  also earned a designation as one of the country's top 100 hospitals last year.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 5, 2019
Sarasota Memorial recognized in top hospital ranking

Sarasota Memorial Hospital earned a spot on a Newsweek ranking listing the best hospitals in the U.S. and 10 other countries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2010
Community Golf Scores 03.01.10 to 03.11.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
« 693 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free