• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • 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
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for:

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
News briefs 9.05.13

Fire Rescue calls increase 12.6% in 2013; Longboat's swan-keeper seeks donations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former champion Russian acrobat Dima Shine adapted his skills into a circus career specializing in flagpole. (Photos Cliff Roles)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2020
Circus Sarasota reinvents the Great American Circus for the 21st century

Survival today means walking tightrope between tradition and innovation

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 3, 2012
FEB. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Birth Announcements 05.28.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Principal Bill Stenger is known for his caring attitude, attention to details and high expectations.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2019
Willis Elemetary leader had great principles

After 14 years, Principal Bill Stenger will retire.

  • East County
  • News
Edward Bailey
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Another body found in eastern Manatee County.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 20, 2016
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office arrests murder suspect in Sarasota

Sheriff's office suspects homicide in case of body found in Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
This week's in the kitchen is with Kay Kouvatsos, of the Village Cafe.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Kay Kouvatsos

Kay Kouvatsos of the Village Cafe on Siesta Key enjoys serving up a wide variety of food while working at her family restaurant.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. New Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School principal Timothy Gallic.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney announces new principal

Timothy Gallic will start the academic year as the new principal for Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Wilson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Jennifer Wilson obtains Florida real-estate broker license; Signature Sotheby's International Realty unveils iPad app

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A new boat launch and bathrooms are part of the $4.5 million expansion to Blackburn Point Park. Photos by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Osprey revitalization

Bisected by U.S. 41, Osprey sits in the center of Sarasota County, edged by luxury areas such as Palmer Ranch and Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ODA volleyball team returns to action Aug. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2014
Lady Thunder open season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Gateway Charter Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota High baseball team will vie for its ninth state title today.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 21, 2015
Sailors slide into title game

The Sarasota High baseball team defeated Royal Palm Beach 3-2 in the Class 7A State Semifinals Wednesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Garrett Pope. Courtesy of Garrett Pope.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 24, 2019
Picture of Health: Garrett Pope

The Lakewood Ranch resident says prioritizing fitness is a must.

  • Health
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Hogle's notes reveal ongoing issues

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's notes surrounding an investigation of P&Z Director Monica Simpson detail increasing conflict with employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2016
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $15 million

The PNC Bank building and two nearby parking lots at the corner of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard sold this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norman Love's artistry will be on display when his Chocolate Salon opens in the UTC area early in 2020.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2019
Norman Love makes sweet debut in Sarasota

Renowned chocolatier brings Norman Love Confections to UTC area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2009
Pirates to host hoops camp

Braden River High will host a summer basketball camp for students entering grades 2-12, beginning June 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
« 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 »
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