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Alex and Wendy Barroso with Pia Alvia
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 13, 2015
Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

Circus with a Purpose, A Benefit For St. Jude Church

  • Black Tie
Ross
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • January 29, 2014
Your Neighbor: Joni Ross

Longboat Key resident Joni Ross has been teaching Pilates for 18 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Castaway
  • By Jorge Blanco |
  • March 23, 2022
The Castaway

Sarasota and internationally known artist Jorge Blanco has returned to the Observer by way of his clever little character The Castaway.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo: Sarasota County
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 28, 2016
Public invited to comment on backyard chicken amendment

Sarasota County is considering an amendment to its zoning codes that would allow for the keeping of backyard chickens in some residential areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 6, 2022
Sarasota Affordable Housing Town Hall set for June 13

Sarasota Planning Director Steve Cover and Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell will present details of programs to entice affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 2, 2021
Father Edward G. Pick

Father Edward G. Pick, founder and Pastor of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church on Longboat Key, died March 27, 2021, at the age of 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
New Music New College presents "Frankenstein" in a whole new light.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 27, 2023
'Frankenstein' returns to New College

New Music New College reprises a high-voltage tribute to Mary Shelley’s tale of a modern Prometheus.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering shows new tennis courts adjacent to a courtyard area between two residential buildings proposed for the Bath and Racquet site. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
Bath and Racquet plans headed back to Commission

Despite endorsements from city staff and the Planning Board, some residents remain concerned about plans to add more than 200 residences to the fitness center property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A program to manage sand on the Greer Island spit are among projects in the works on the barrier island.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 10, 2023
Major projects make progress on Longboat

Over a dozen projects were included in the town's January update.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Amato, Trevor Kelliher and Greg Kelliher, all of Lakewood National, are hoping All Friends Network can make a difference in the lives of those who have developmental disabilities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 24, 2021
Lakewood Ranch man with cerebral palsy makes All Friends Network a reality

All Friends Network gives those with cerebral palsy, autism and developmental disabilities a place to build relationships.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Ben Kloss celebrates following a solo home run in the Lakewood Ranch Little League 8-9-10 All-Star team's game against Buffalo Creek June 22. Lakewood Ranch defeated Buffalo Creek 13-3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2022
All-Star baseball season in Lakewood Ranch off to triumphant start

Area baseball players dream of the Little League World Series as the tournaments begin.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat Town Commission advances fire station bond

If approved by the commission in November and voters in March, the bond would deliver nearly $5.9 million to rebuild one fire station and renovate the other.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clark Dean (right) has qualified for the Paris Olympics after helping the U.S. men's eight to a win (5:35.97) at the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland on May 21.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 2, 2022
Where are Sarasota's Tokyo Olympians now?

Nearly a year removed from the Olympics, here is a look at what the area's four representatives have accomplished since the Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 13, 2022
Myakka City Elementary teacher named Manatee County's Principal of the Year

Principal Carol Ricks was honored for her dedication to students, teachers, staff and the Myakka City community.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
East County weather page photo: October 21

Gordon Silver captured this busy bee gathering nectar in Del Webb of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 26, 2022
Carla Plush Smith

On January 19th Sarasota lost one of its accomplished daughters when Carla Plush Smith died with her husband Peter at her side after a 25-year pitched battle with breast cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Dexter Trombetta, 6, uses pennies to decorate his car, and says that he wants to work on his car when he gets back home because one of the pennies fell off in the race.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 12, 2018
Seniors bring Scouts up to speed in Lakewood Ranch

Inspired Living hosts Cub Scout troop

  • East County
  • News
In 2022, former Sailor Brian Battie became the sixth USF Bulls running back to record 1,000 rushing yards in a season.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2022
Sarasota-area college football players wrap up successful seasons

Some players played up to their own high standards, while others showed flashes of the potential they possess.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Metta World Peace aka Ron Artest tells his side of the story in "Untold: Malice at the Palace."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2021
Binge Blog: 'Untold: Malice at the Palace' puts ice on the NBA's black eye

Plus, a quick look at underrated 2015 thriller "Blackhat."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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