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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 12, 2018
Sherman Cooper

Sherman Cooper, 86, of University Park Country Club, previously of Longboat Key, passed on November 9th, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Key & Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota's new city manager, Tom Barwin.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Barwin's big day'

Computer-less and still unpacking, the new city manager takes the helm on his first day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge disagrees with Michael Barfield's assertion that the commissioner has not provided all necessary records.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
Public interest cited as reason for lawsuit against Manatee County commissioners

Paralegal consultant and commissioners disagree if they've complied with records requests

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 11, 2020
County to decide how to spend relief funds

The county has been approved to receive $18.9 million to assist with COVID-19 impacts, though it could receive up to $75.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 7, 2018
Thelma “Temi” Saivetz

Thelma “Temi” Saivetz, 97, of Sarasota, FL, died on December 3, 2018. Born in New York City she resided in Quincy, MA for 70 years and retired to Longboat Key, FL for the past 27 years. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Liz Yerkes has been on Longboat Key since the early 1990s.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2021
Liz Yerkes opens new massage business

Yerkes has been on Longboat Key since the early 1990s and has reopened her massage business after the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival welcomes Rory Kennedy

Kennedy's most recent film "Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton" will kick off the Sarasota Film Festival this evening at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida'     s dry weather has prompted an emergency declaration from Gov. Rick Scott.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 21, 2017
Sarasota County issues burn ban

Fire danger high in drier-than-normal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber seeks Small Business Award applications; Michael Rego joins Neal Homes as vice president of homebuilding; Christa Hardin opens Reflections Counseling Center; Super Value Nutrition celebrates 36th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization members A.G. Lafley, Jennifer Compton and Keith Dubose brainstorm at a January meeting.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 16, 2017
Commission keeps eye on bayfront planning

As an independent planning group develops a vision for redeveloping Sarasota’s bayfront, the eventual judgment of the City Commission will serve as a guiding force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) Sarasota police officers wait for personnel with the Sarasota County medical examiner’s office to arrive.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota police investigate body found in ditch

Two men found the body of an unidentified male on the 1700 block of East Avenue Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Maria Wirries sings a show tune (VIDEO)

Maria Wirries, this week's A&E cover girl, warms up her famous pipes by belting out a Broadway favorite.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
News Briefs

Path cleared for free electric-car service; Commission endorses North Trail plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
The nearly finished living room exemplifies some of the motifs and colors that can be found throughout the work of the 11 design teams that worked on separate sections of the house. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 11, 2020
Jewels on the Bay presents 25th home-design showcase

Late change of locale presented an extra challenge to designers

  • Arts + Culture
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 Adrian Moore |
  • March 14, 2019
Kudos to Sarasota County for criminal justice innovations

Strategies to hold the line on jail population are working.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.3.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview'  s Brion Whitley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.19.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1475 Siesta Drive sold recently for $2.36 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 10, 2016
Sunset Bay home sells for $2.36 million

Transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 1, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Move the chains

Local players break onto college football scene.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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