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Kylo Phillips, 3, tries on a pair of vision impairment goggles.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 22, 2019
Mobility Challenge takes over Selby Library

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center celebrated White Cane Safety Day with Mobility Challenge Without Sight on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2017
Top Story — December: Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District believes gateway signs will make the neighborhood more identifiable for visitors.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2017
DID scales back gateway sign plans

City planning staff raised a series of concerns about the Downtown Improvement District’s idea to install signs welcoming visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
VP of Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller, 2018 Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Winners Thomas Wiltsie and Michele Penn with CEO and President Bob Rosinsky
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 11, 2018
Goodwill thanks those who do "goodwill"

The Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon was hosted May 11 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 21, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 10.22.15

GMD crosswalk construction; beach access discussion slated for Monday; Town's 60th anniversary party

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Morse, Sandi Love and Debbie White
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 7, 2020
Aloha, Monday: Hula classes come to Longboat Key

Debbie White brings a different kind of island flair with hula classes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 25, 2021
Paul Lincoln Keyes

Paul L. Keyes of Longboat Key, Florida passed away on February 15, 2021 at the age of 83.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Gayle Adema and Joyce Hunt
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 8, 2013
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

  • Black Tie
The Black Muse student program allowed students artists of African descent to visually explore their heritage and culture.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 21, 2019
Impasse-settlement hearing planned for Nov. 20

Retirement system is main sticking point in police contract talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rami Nehme is opening the third location of Origin Craft Beer & Pizza at UTC in late January or early February. His first location, pictured, opened in 2016 on Sarasota’s Hillview Street.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pizzeria owner hopes to bring cheer to UTC

EYE ON BUSINESS: Craft beer and pizza joint aims to bring community feel to East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 6, 2012
Sports Scores: Soccer

Mustangs tie Hurricanes; ODA boys fall to Shorecrest Prep

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County School District officials are hoping a new budget process will provide the public more opportunity for input while also giving Manatee County School Board members better information with which to make budgetary decisions.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Orchid Ball

Roger Capote's Orchid Ball vision comes to life Feb. 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

  • Black Tie
Dave Bullock, left, and Juan Florensa are retiring in January.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 4, 2017
Succession planning at Town Hall

Key has two big positions to fill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All of the participants in the tournament wore white.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 24, 2019
Cedars event evokes images of Wimbledon

Cedars Tennis Resort hosted a tennis tournament where the attire was white and the racquets were wooden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleven-year-old Olivia Kruse hugs her dad, George Kruse, after he wins the Republican nomination. "I'm really proud of him," she said. "There was a lot of sign waving."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2020
Kruse hopes to offer new voice to Manatee County Commission

George Kruse pulls away from longtime Administrator Ed Hunzeker, moves to general election.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Surge faces off against the Gainesville Hogs during a scrum. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2016
Surge wins state championship

The Sarasota Surge rugby team will advance to the USA South Regionals April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
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