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Illusionist Marshall Chandler entertains Lynn Hagan and Mary Frances Mondo.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2023
Magic & Mystery Night Faire offers Sarasota a new experience

The event was the first of four that will be held by art studio Creative Liberties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2010
Big Pass manatee-protection zone considered

A request to extend a boat safety zone along Big Pass and North Siesta Key channel will be discussed at County Commission Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vanessa Moody |
  • May 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal fifth-graders

One of McNeal Elementary's fifth-grade classes shares their feelings on entering middle school next year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Cooper will be the new principal at R. Dan Nolan Middle School starting July 1. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2020
Nolan Middle School to have new principal next year

East County schools to see some administrative changes in 2020-2021 school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 12, 2019
Sarasota Bradenton airport sets all-time passenger record

The airport saw more than 161,000 passengers in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2019
William "Bill" Graham

William "Bill" John Graham, 79, of Longboat Key, Florida and formerly of River Edge, New Jersey passed away July 20, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Artistic Director Jeffery Kin, Donna DeFant, Co-Chairs Tippy and John Holz and Morgan Gerhart
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 9, 2019
The Players Centre shares plans for Lakewood Ranch move

The Center Stage Capital Campaign was introduced at a London Bay Homes model in The Founders Club.

  • Arts + Culture
The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More details regarding construction on the DeMarcay condominium project should come in September, the developer says.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 19, 2016
Palm Avenue condo construction delayed

After originally planning to begin work in June, the developer of the 18-story DeMarcay condominium project says a new start date is to be determined.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Sarasota issues

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
ODA senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was drafted by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 9, 2015
Mets draft ODA slugger

The Out-of-Door Academy senior corner infielder Desmond Lindsay was selected by the New York Mets with the 53rd pick in Major League Baseball’s First Year Player Draft, which began June 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Betty Schoenbaum officially opens the Quality of Life Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, morning.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Quality of Life Center opens doors to community

Members of the community explored the new Salvation Army homeless intake facility at the Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

  • Longboat Key
  • News
USTA Florida Section Foundation Executive Director Linda Curtis, volunteer tennis instructor Maxine Spitzer and Girls Inc. Executive Director Robin Rose with some of the Girls Inc. Summer Camp attendees.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 9, 2013
Girls Inc. girls 'raise a racquet'

Linda Curtis, from United States Tennis Association Foundation, stopped by Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Friday, Aug. 9, to see the girls in action at the new 'Girls Raise a Racquet' tennis program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Sultana is the architect for Park Residences of Lido Key. (Courtesy Realtor.com)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 30, 2014
New 18-unit condo planned for Lido Key

Patrick DiPinto has plans to develop Park Residences of Lido Key on a Taft Drive parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center had been without a chief executive officer since May, when Jim Wilson abruptly resigned.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 17, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO

Richard Fletcher, the chief operating officer of Manatee Memorial Hospital, will be the new Lakewood Ranch Medical Center chief executive officer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2013
Urban Design Studio to hold open house

This Friday, Sarasota residents will have one of their first opportunities to offer input to the team designing the city's new form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Half Shell Seafood House, formerly Half Shell Oyster House, moved from Main Street in Sarasota.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

  • East County
  • News
The city of Sarasota will share important community notices through its verified Neighbors account.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota adds Neighbors by Ring to its news and alert network

Through its verified Neighbors account, the city will share important community notices, including critical information during hurricane season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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