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William Rosen submitted this photo of an osprey chasing an eagle off the roof of Grand Bay building four, taken from his Longboat Key lanai.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup: Week eight
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2022
High school football roundup: Week eight

Several Sarasota-Bradenton area teams suffered important losses, but The Out-of-Door Academy remained undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
The wondrous Cleo is a bearded dragon who teaches seventh grade students the responsibilities of caring for a reptile while incorporating the science of aquaculture.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 12, 2023
Classroom pets play key role in school’s success story

Sarasota School of the Arts and Sciences' animals bring a sense of calm to the classroom alongside a unique learning opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ruth Davis and Freya Robbins recently underwent an end-of-life process. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota has more than one end-of-life option

There are more than one way to plan the end of your life.

  • Health
Deputy Director of Utilities Kevin Morris and Utilities Director Evan Pilachoswki prepare for a presentation to commissioners on Jan. 17.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 26, 2023
Manatee trash collections could drop to once per week

Trash haulers are operating at a loss with twice-weekly collections, and county commissioners expressed concerns around the possibility of overburdening certain residents with rate increases.

  • East County
  • News
A 2021 survey showed an 18% decline in seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Seagrass affects more than 75% of marine life. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 13, 2022
Environmental concerns continue for Sarasota Bay, expert says

Tomasko discussed the health of Sarasota Bay, what local leaders should consider in 2022 and the effects of losing about 2,000 acres of seagrass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 5, 2016
Your ‘fair share’

One of the presidential candidates has a mantra of vowing to make you rich people pay your ‘fair share’ (i.e. more) in taxes. But what is ‘fair?’ And who defines it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club WGA had 171 players participate in its Spring Member-Member event. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch Country Club's WGA has fun on the course

The association is centered around competition, but is mostly about camaraderie.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 2

Darlene Edelman captured this photo of a fall sunset in University Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Art Davis handles a backhand volley. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 28, 2022
Key Club's expansion leads to more pickleball access

Supply and demand plays out across town as the sport becomes increasingly popular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 12

Billie Dawson captured this image of a seagull that caught a fish at Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2020
Observer delivery delayed

Due to Hurricane Eta, this week’s print editions of the East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County had a 75% return rate for questionnaires during the 2010 Census.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 30, 2020
Census work begins in March

First contact with local residents comes in the form of a letter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bicycles stand ready for the Longboat Key Triathlon in December 2019. (File photo)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 29, 2022
Relocated Siesta Key triathlon set for Longboat Key, City Island

The Sunday morning event is expected to host about 200 athletes in a variety of events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Department of Transportation officials believe a light modification and a ramped up education effort about Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will help with safety concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 12, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: 'You should see the one that got away!'

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Emile Hirsch in "Speed Racer." Photo source: Amazon.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 7, 2019
Binge Blog: Go!

The Wachowskis' underrated 'Speed Racer' and Shane Black's 'The Nice Guys' are this week's must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Outlined in red, the Progress at University site at 1400 Desoto Road is adjacent to the former Sarasota Kennel Club, where a 372-unit apartment complex is planned, and bordered on two sides by Tri-Par Estates, a residential community.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2022
Planning Board OKs plan for apartments under airport glide path

A 280-unit complex will sit directly beneath airplanes' path of descent at SRQ, but unlike the adjacent Aventon Sarasota, the airport cannot legally challenge its approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 17, 2022
Kids scatter in search of Easter jackpot at Sarasota Jungle Gardens

The Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails annual egg bonanza drew a shoulder-to-shoulder crowd on Good Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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