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Michele De Luce and Leighton Allenby
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 24, 2024
Longboat Key Facebook group hosts summer happy hours

With snowbirds gone for the summer, full-time residents meet for drinks and conversation to build community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryan Shuerger of the 501st Legion's Tampa Bay Squad came dressed as Darth Vader
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 12, 2025
Siesta Con brings together characters and community members

The event, now in its second year, featured costumes, celebrity guests, vehicles, vendors and other offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dennis and Jody Matthier dress to the nines for the pirates and mermaids-themed beach party closing out the peak season for the Lido Key Residents Association.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 7, 2025
Lido Key residents embrace maritime theme for farewell party

Lido Beach had pirates and mermaids galore as members of the Lido Key Residents Association had its end-of-season party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization's 2050 plan will explore all modes of transportation.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2024
MPO seeks public input on transportation vision plan

The plan outlines key projects to improve mobility and safety on roads, public transit and pedestrian/bike paths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2024
Culverhouse gives a half million dollars to Season of Sharing

The gift from Eliza and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. to the annual campaign will help provide relief for local families impacted by this year's hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District, Seat 2: Bridgette Fiorucci

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mightier Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime

Engaging in playtime with your kids can be more powerful than you think!

  • Health
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Audra McDonald performed Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 18, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Audra McDonald at the Van Wezel

Music at its best should thrill us, shake us up, elevate us, run us over, lift us up, sweep us out of this world and back again so we're elated and thoroughly exhausted.

  • Arts + Culture
Dave Jaco says he's proud of the heart he displayed in the boxing ring.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
Area Hall of Fame boxer battled the titans

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 16, 2023
North-end road repair begins Monday on Longboat

Work is focused in the north-side Village, Norton Street and Jungle Queen Way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2010
Chamber accepting nominations for Small Business Awards

The awards will be given out at the awards breakfast June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will attend a Tiger Bay luncheon, which are known to be contentious.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 13, 2012
Reid steps into Tigers' den

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will take questions from the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club this week after returning from Australia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 26, 2012
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County Engineer Jim Harriott said staff is working to bring that number down to the roughly $20 million budgeted for the beach project.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 7, 2012
Beach project costs rise before cuts

Sarasota County staff estimate the current design for the Siesta Key beach improvements would cost up to $27 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 31, 2013
Jan. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash; Manatee authorities have named suspects in a burglary case; Camp shows complexity of homeless issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The group will hold its first meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Lido Beach Resort. Candidates in the Sarasota City Commission runoff election will speak to the group.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 27, 2013
Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates

The organization will have its first meeting in at least 20 years Wednesday, March 27, at Lido Beach Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emma Paliotta. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 10, 2018
East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.10.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Austin Katz. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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