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T.Georgiano's donated 300 pairs of shoes to Second Chance Last Opportunity.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 2, 2020
T.Georgiano's donates 300 pairs of shoes

T.Georgiano's donated 300 pairs of shoes to Second Chance Last Opportunity on Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Leadership Sarasota Class of 2015 cuts the ribbon for the new discovery zone at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2015
Leadership Sarasota helps launch Bay Preserve discovery zone

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated 30 years of success with the Leadership Sarasota program on Saturday, May 29 at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sponsored Content
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 3, 2010
Hemingway's Retreat to close Monday

On the Circle since 1986, the restaurant will close on Labor Day, but its owners are searching for new locations in which to reopen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the  Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of  Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
Caragiulo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2014
News Briefs

Minder enters County Commission race; City commissioner announces resignation; Selby Gardens CEO announces retirement; Bayfront Children's Fountain reopens after renovations

  • Sarasota
  • News
Skimming devices like this were found at Quik Fuel on Fruitville Road. (Photo courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department).
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 7, 2017
Skimming devices found at Fruitville Road gas station

It's not clear how long the seven devices were on the pumps, which were last inspected in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 2, 2017
Your Town 02.02.17

League of Woman Voters of Sarasota County names woman of the year and Southeastern Guide Dogs make adorable cameo in Super Bowl commercial.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Hospice Music Therapist Michael Russo plays outside a patient’s window at Brookdale of Punta Gorda. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2020
New challenges for end-of-life care in Sarasota, Manatee

Tidewell Hospice adapts with less hands-on support allowed during COVID-19 pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from Gold, Linkogle

Members learn more about underground project, new commissioner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 21, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Tampa Bay office of the National Weather Service posted this map of the area that could be impacted by the storm on Twitter.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 13, 2017
Tornado warning issued for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for northwestern Sarasota County through 9 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the General Election.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
County Commission — District 7: Jack Richardson

Richardson will face incumbent Betsy Benac in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 19, 2018
Is it curtain time?

The experts say the Van Wezel is obsolete and preserving it is looking increasingly remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mike Moran has a background in finance as well as licenses in both insurance and real estate.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 9, 2019
Sarasota County commissioner named executive director of FPFA

Moran was formally voted into his new position at a June FPFA board meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Financial advisor Joshua Lowe learned about hard work during his dad's run as a minor league baseball coach with the Cubs, Yankees and Expos.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

Lakewood Ranch financial advisor hopes to score with new office

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Outstanding local ladies honored at Women in Power Luncheon

Four prominent Sarasota women were recognized at Michael’s On East on Jan. 18.

  • Black Tie
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slow your roll, boaters

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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