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A plateful of already painted rocks sit on a picnic table. The rocks will soon be hidden around Sarasota.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
An emerging group rocks Sarasota

Sarasota residents create, hide little treasures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Runde
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Alex Runde

Seventeen-year-old Alex Runde was selected to play with the Philadelphia Phantoms, an adult club lacrosse team, during the Allan Cup Indoor Lacrosse Festival Aug. 20, in Hatfield, Pa.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School in August 2020.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 20, 2021
Sarasota Schools considering optional face mask policy for 2021-22 school year

Following directives from the state, district leaders will consider a policy that would not make face masks mandatory for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
It would cost up to $20 million to convert 7.5 miles of the railroad system in Sarasota County to bike trails to connect the Legacy Trail.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2016
UPDATE: Legacy Trail extension may get state funding

Sarasota County staff — and 10 Gulf Coast transit organizations — are lobbying for state funding that could support stretching the popular trail system into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Tenth Street Boat Ramp is closed as the Sarasota Police Department investigates the death. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2018
Sarasota police investigate drowning

Officers found a woman dead near the Tenth Street Boat Ramp this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 20, 2016
Longboat residents Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Savor the Sounds jazz concert Feb. 20, at Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Palm Aire resident Leon Sickles spoke in favor of the project, adding the changes create the upscale community he and others desired.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2020
Palm Aire apartments approved in Manatee County

Site will have 315 luxury apartments instead of affordable housing.

  • East County
  • News
Fruitville Road Park could be sold to generate revenue for the city, but residents in nearby communities believe the green space is needed along a stretch of road that’s already home to multiple retail complexes. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2014
Residents fight to preserve Fruitville Road Park

As the city examines selling 7.7 acres of land to make way for a shopping center, residents say it's not in the best interests of the city or the public.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Marketing Department |
  • July 1, 2021
Summer Safety: Stay Safe While Having Fun

Here are a few tips.

  • Health
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
The Observer goes mobile

The YourObserver.com iPhone app is now available for download in the iTunes store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Charter Review Committee: Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor, Bill Cook
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 3, 2017
Longboat Key Charter Review committee starts with elections

Members held their first meeting on April 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighters on the south end of town will begin to operate out of a temporary trailer in June.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 5, 2020
Firefighters gear up for temporary home

Longboat Key firefighters will operate out of a temporary trailer after construction gets underway later this month on Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dick Vitale has raised more money for the Dick Vitale Gala than ever despite the pandemic.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 27, 2020
Dick Vitale raises the bar for gala fundraising despite the pandemic

The gala, usually held in Sarasota, will be virtual this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 27, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A job for "Jimmy"

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Laina Moran addresses the crowd.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 13, 2020
Republicans Club of Longboat Key meets for February

The topics covered included sand, the 2020 election and law enforcement

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Fernandez
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat residents excited about gas station proposal

The hopeful developer of an abandoned gas station at the north end of Longboat Key was welcomed and encouraged about his project at a north end community meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told attendees Thursday the town is working to change codes to make it easier to revitalize Key properties.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dragos Alexandru participated in the 1980 Olympics with Romania and will volunteer at the upcoming U.S. Rowing Olympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Take it from him

Sarasota rowing coach knows what Olympic berth takes

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort President Jay Yablon said he welcomes any project that satisfies both the financial needs of unit owners and can get approval from the town.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2015
Owners weigh plans for Colony’s future

Two developers continue to try to persuade Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to pick their project. But one concept faces potential hurdles with the property’s tourism use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taco Bus copy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 7, 2015
City rejects Taco Bus pick-up window, facade proposals

City rejects Taco Bus pick-up window, facade proposals

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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