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The first set of conceptual designs for the new Gulf Gate Public Library includes a drive-thru book-return lane. Courtesy of Harvard Jolly Inc.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 31, 2012
FULL STORY: Architects reveal design for new library

Harvard Jolly Inc. unveiled conceptual renderings of the new Gulf Gate Library Thursday, May 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Sean Roth |
  • January 3, 2010
TOP STORY, NOV.: TideWell expands in Ranch

The Sarasota-based non-profit purchased the 36,652-square-foot building for $6.55 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee County to honor Euphemia Haye chef; Commission meetings now available live-stream; Commission creates audit selection committee; ZBA, code enforcement meetings canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: Application for sushi charter school to be approved

Students at a new charter school will learn how to make sushi and sashimi while simultaneously learning how to spell “sushi” and “sashimi.”

  • April Fools
Natalie Buffett is this week's standout player
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
SIDELINES

TOPSoccer season is on the horizon; Manasota LAX to hold free clinics;ODA swimmers post wins in opener; 8U River Dawgs to hold tryouts; Mustangs swing to tournament win

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
Sarasota Opera gets a new Executive Director

Richard Russell will fill Susan T. Danis' shoes as Executive Director to Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Tomás Herrera-Mishler, whose duties the past five years have included overseeing the San Diego Zoo, has been hired as SANCA's new president and CEO.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2020
SANCA hires new CEO and president to oversee Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Tomás Herrera-Mishler is hired as SANCA's new CEO and president of Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch opened in 1997.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2015
Arnold Palmer-designed golf course gets new owner

Arnold Palmer-designed course scores new owner, ClubCorp

  • East County
  • News
Terri and Michael Klauber
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 2, 2018
Michael and Terri Klauber get hitched the Hawaiian way

The Klaubers renewed their vows April 26 in Maui, Hawaii.

  • Black Tie
Jake Baer takes over the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball program after two years at Durant High, where he went 26-26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 20, 2023
New head coach sparks hope for LRHS boys basketball turnaround

Jake Baer comes to the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs from Durant High, where he went 26-26 over two seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 27, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: YMCA Splash Bash

The Back-to-School Splash Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
H. Terrell Griffin autographed a novel for Commissioner Terry Gans last year. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 21, 2013
New Griffin novel 'Found' now available

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin released his eighth Matt Royal novel, 'Found' last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds Director of Outreach and Education Lisa Wood and the facility's new red-shouldered hawk get to know one another on move-in day.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 14, 2025
Red-shouldered hawk joins avian rescue's flock on City Island

Save Our Seabirds takes in a small bird of prey when it was found in a residential area near Orlando.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2009
Submit your IRE photos

The Observers have logged many miles over the years after their trips around the world with loyal readers - traveling the globe to such exotic locales as Bhutan, Iceland and Thailand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
State releases FCAT writing results

Manatee County Public Schools students show mostly gains in writing, according to the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test Writing Plus results.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
GCCF accepts annual scholarship program applications
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2025
GCCF accepts annual scholarship program applications

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded more than $11.5 million in scholarships to local students since 1997.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 12, 2016
$1B Colony Beach and Tennis Resort remains on track

Longboat Key Commission grants latest requests from developer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2020
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens lays out future plans at Chairman's Circle Dinner

The 9th annual dinner was held Jan. 26.

  • Black Tie
Thousands enjoy the corn maze during the 2018 Hunsader Farms' Pumpkin Festival. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 19, 2019
Hunsader Farms cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rainfall

Hunsader Farms' cancels Pumpkin Festival due to rain

  • East County
  • News
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