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Jessica Percel, Dawn Bouck and Teresa Mast. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 14, 2021
Builders have the right stuff in Manatee and Sarasota counties

Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association stuffs backpacks for the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota High School graduates class of 2018

Members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
IL Conte Ristorante & Pizzeria's pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Simone Dimarco prepares the dough for the pizza he is about to make.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 7, 2017
The art of Italian food comes to Lakewood Ranch

New italian restaurant brings the taste of Italy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Guests of the 2015 event enjoy sampling 100s of wines from wine vendors from throughout the country. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2016
Rotary's engine drives event

Seventy Rotarians donate time to host Suncoast Food and Wine Festival

  • East County
  • News
Flooding in Buttonwood Harbor and other neighborhoods has come under town scrutiny. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2022
Longboat plans flooding projects with final ARPA funding

The final $1.8 million given to the town will go toward floodwater projects in Buttonwood and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida State University nursing students will come to Manatee County to provide services to patients. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2016
Patient care gains Seminole support

We Care Manatee and FSU will partner to provide care to low-income and uninsured patients.

  • East County
  • News
A student works on the training program Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 9, 2021
Longboat Key in need of home health aides, companions

A growing traffic problem has made it more difficult to find part-time aides to come to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
It's Time Sarasota will still seek to replace the city's current council-manager form of government with one led by an elected mayor.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2014
Elected mayor campaign admits defeat

Although the group failed to get a referendum on this year's ballot, It's Time Sarasota is preparing for a 2016 campaign for a new city charter and "strong" mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JWM Managment has proposed building a 98-room hotel, 15,000-square-foot grocery store and six townhomes on the site of the Fillmore lot. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Parking details complicate sale of St. Armands Circle lot

Before a buyer can redevelop the Fillmore Drive parking lot, the city must determine what costs it’s willing to bear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Head of School Dan Ceaser said he can't wait to welcome students to campus in August.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 11, 2021
Day school expands to new campus

The new campus of Hershorin Schiff Community Day School will feature garden space, athletic fields and custom-built classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
More than 25 specialty camps are scheduled throughout the summer and allow the opportunity to focus on a favorite activity or try something different.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2012
Sarasota County camp registration begins

New specialty camps offered this year include Beach Volleyball Camp, Bricks 4 Kidz Camp, Fishing Camp, Sand Sculpture Camp, Skateboard Camp and Surf and Paddle Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Ken Schneier applies one of his sticky dots to a town initiative he favors.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork

The library and community center could coincide with tax base effects of the new resort and residences opening in 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 5

Anna Passalaqua captured the sunset poking through a rain storm off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jayven Millien is one of many athletic players on Riverview's roster.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 11, 2021
The playoffs are here

A rundown of the boys basketball postseason outlooks of local programs.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Beach Fishing Adventures proprietor Steven Herich (left) communicates with former client, now-friend Steve Nicolai while fishing Saturday on Longboat Key.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 8, 2020
Outdoors-focused tourism operators struggle

Perfect weather in the height of the season can't help business, they say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sean Evans, aka the man I will be jealous of for the rest of my life.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Et tu, YouTube?

In a special edition, four YouTube series are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo. Camille Cline
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 8, 2016
Community Briefs 9.8.16

Updates from around your community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Cops Corner : Longboat Key 5.14.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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