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File photo. Community Foundation of Sarasota President and CEO Roxie Jerde announces the total for the 2015 Giving Challenge.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2016
Community prepares for the Giving Challenge

Will donors top last year's record $7 million in contributions during the 24-hour event?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
After recovery, eagle takes flight

A bald eagle became stranded in the waters of Longboat Key recently and needed help before she could spread her wings again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Among the specific changes proposed for firehouses are separate, vented storage locations for firefighters' protective gear. Coats, boots and helmets should be kept away from living quarters.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SIBLING SYNERGY/The Gruters focus on some kind of physical activity, such as dodgeball, instead of sitting around on Christmas Day. Then, they eat.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 19, 2018
From socks to sauerbraten, Sarasota residents cherish holiday traditions

Families share the recipes and rituals that make the season grand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano George Carino, 11, spent 85 cents on his tree house-themed water tower, which later won him $200 at the Model Water Tower Competition Jan. 25.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 29, 2014
Students construct miniature water towers for competition

The local chapter of the American Water Works Association educates students on the importance of water through competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
News Briefs

School district cancels security contract; MTI plants seeds for farmworker careers; Meals on Wheels PLUS finds home for new program

  • East County
  • News
Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 11, 2015
Top Dog 2015

Top Dog 2015 was held on Saturday, Oct 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Proceeds benefit Donte's Den.

  • Black Tie
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mark Keckstein is chef de cuisine at Euphemia Haye.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 29, 2011
Euphemia Haye evokes eating euphoria

He came during an exceptionally nasty winter in 1977, from Columbus, Ohio. His intent was an extended vacation, but Mark Keckstein is still here. He found not only a home but a much-loved career in the kitchen of Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Hein Jung — Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River High's new facility will house 10 cattle and cost more than $100,000 to construct.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2016
Braden River High opens new livestock facility

The school's new pole barn cost more than $100,000 to construct and will house 10 cattle.

  • East County
  • News
Aileen Bermudez receives the first COVID-19 vaccination at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Image courtesy Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2021
Officials hope 2021 brings end to pandemic

After a year dominated by the effects of COVID-19, there’s hope relief is on the way — but challenges associated with the coronavirus remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East County's Johnnie Calloway gives talks about his life experiences to help others who might be considering suicide.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 2, 2020
Sarasota man urges suicide prevention awareness in advance of the Out of the Darkness Walk

Sarasota's Johnnie Calloway talks about his suicide attempts to raise awareness of ways to help others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 26, 2019
July 4, Grand Prix closures: What to expect

Many downtown Sarasota roads and parking lots will be closed throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A man was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass after performing a dive offshore Thursday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 23, 2011
Man dies after diving accident

A scuba diver was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass last week after performing a 50-foot dive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Barton, with Mary Sue Hudgens watching, measures a marigold with the help of Elder Grow educator Katherine Knowles.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2017
Senior program in Lakewood Ranch grows memories

Elder care program blooms at Windsor Reflections in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
By a 6-1 vote, the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board recommended ordinance changes at its Tuesday, Jan. 15 regular meeting that directly affect the project.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 16, 2013
Changes made to revive Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort seeks 85 of the 250 tourism units for a new guest tower on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Lourdes Ramirez

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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