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Senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup dress as pirates, which is the school's mascot, to bring team spirit to bootcamp.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 29, 2021
Braden River High TSA chapter hosts bootcamp

Braden River's Technology Student Association bootcamp helps its members form bonds.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Police conducted fishing-license inspections in Overlook Park and only three people could not produce valid fishing licenses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Maria Swirczyuski, 10 showcases her artwork from Lina Rincon Art Studio. She also created the painting of the heron to the left.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 30, 2025
Creative Kids SRQ hosts first block party event with Youth Art Fest

The nonprofit, which aims to empower young artists, expanded its Youth Art Fest into the streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
News Briefs

New College Foundation makes appointment; Ringling Picnic hosts evening festival Friday; Free document shredding offered Saturday

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mona Jain's grandson, Anant Agarwal, sprinkles rose petals on University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee senior Lauren Targaszewski as a symbol of good luck.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Opening bell for new schools

Opening bells for new schools

  • East County
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will be built next door to the current building on First Street.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 9, 2024
FST's expansion has first meeting before city staff

Florida Studio Theatre is proposing apartments, hotel rooms, parking deck and new performance spaces in its new Arts Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 26, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • East County
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Linda Smith
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 13, 2012
RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

  • Black Tie
Alex Quarles, Gwen MacKenzie and Margaret Wise stand near the donor wall.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Hospital Courtyard Tower Lobby Unveiling

Sarasota Memorial Hospital staff and donors got a first look at the newly completed lobby of the new Courtyard Tower Friday, March 22. Guests enjoyed food and drink while exploring the new lobby and admiring the donor wall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2017
Top Story — November: Donald Trump draws thousands to Sarasota rally

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 19, 2015
FYI Friday: Longboat Key aims to silence boaters

This week's FYI Friday features news about complaints on Longboat Key about rowdy boaters, downtown Sarasota sign issues and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 9, 2015
Sarasota Ballet introduces new ballet master James Jordan

Sarasota Ballet, James Jordan, Ballet Master, Michael's On East

  • Arts + Culture
This week's FYI Friday features a story about Hart's Landing and a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2014
VIDEO: FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cinnamon brown when hatched, turning gray as they mature, crane chicks are called colts because of their long legs. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • October 25, 2020
Bird of the week: Sandhill crane

These distinctive — and large — birds mate for life and life in Florida year-round.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 13, 2009
SEC sues Sarasota couple over Ponzi scheme

About $11 million of investors money was used to pay gambling debts and mortgage payments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gene Crites |
  • September 2, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: User experience shows roundabouts are a problem

I come from Greater Boston metropolitan area, and I want to tell you from firsthand experience that these roundabouts are going to be a major problem for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 4, 2012
WCIND board endorses inlet management plan

Longboat Key officials say making the recommendations official could help when it comes to obtaining permits and funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Library stands empty for now.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Longboat Key Library plans reopening for July 7

The library closed early in the coronavirus pandemic, but feels ready to come back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sheriff Rick Wells.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
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