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Photo by Karin Shillus
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
City eyes job and service cuts

Thirteen positions are targeted for elimination, and city residents may see reductions in a host of services they once took for granted, as City Hall seeks to trim millions from its 2012 budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although School Avenue is already blocked off during school days, the school district wants a permanent closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Proposed School Avenue closure draws opposition

Residents and Planning Board members criticized a Sarasota County Schools plan to permanently close a road that cuts through Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. K-9 Officer Nicholas Dominis with Coti during training.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 5, 2018
A star-spangled spectacle at Siesta Key

The 28th annual community Fourth of July fireworks on Siesta Key Beach goes off with a bang despite rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A quarter-scale test dune was created on Bradenton Beach to rest the feasibility.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: 'Dirt-cheap' deal on sand

BOGO purchase for beaches will lead to long-term supply, five-story dunes.

  • April Fools
During the COVID-19 response, work has continued at Sarasota construction sites such as Epoch, a high-rise condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave. Business groups are concerned the virus could slow future construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
Business groups collaborate on COVID-19 policy advocacy

In an effort to stem the economic losses associated with the coronavirus, local organizations are lobbying for regulatory change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Duane and Beth Chapman are known for their show "Dog the Bounty Hunter," which aired more than 300 episodes in 10 years. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 30, 2019
Bounty hunting legend to share about cancer battle

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' star Beth Chapman to make special Mother's Day appearance at Bradenton church.

  • East County
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 25, 2010
Commission will pick sand today

The Town Commission must select a type of sand to use for the town's 2011-12 beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Pilston. Photo courtesy of Save Our Seabirds.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Save Our Seabirds hires first-ever vet

The organization is hosting a virtual fundraiser event to reintroduce people to the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 20, 2021
ODA baseball captures Class 2A state championship

The Thunder used big hits and steady pitching to beat St. Johns Country Day 5-3 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Samantha Medred

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 14, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.14.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2016
UPDATE: Lakewood Ranch High School administration calls off lockdown

The school received an anonymous threat over the phone this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The course at The Concession Golf Club was built to be major championship ready from the beginning, according to The Concession Golf Club general manager Brian Weimann.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Town Commission spent more than five hours discussing a wide variety of issues at its Thursday, Nov. 18 regular workshop.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2010
Workshop Wrap-Up

A wrap-up of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Thursday, Nov. 18 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioners Betsy Benac and Vanessa Baugh are proponents of University Place receiving traffic enforcement aid from off-duty deputies.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 20, 2015
Manatee County Commission approves off-duty deputies in University Place

The East County community can now start discussions with Manatee County Sheriff's Office on the hire of off-duty deputies.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Katie Hopkins secures a throw back to first base for an out. Photo by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 15, 2013
Lady Mustangs end their year at state semifinals

Seven Lakewood Ranch High seniors walked off the field for the final time May 10, bringing an end to their prep softball careers, which included four district championships, two regional championships and two Final Four appearances.

  • East County
  • Sports
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