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A helpful hint for the Labor Day Regatta.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 10, 2015
Regatta reminder

A friendly reminder for a regatta sailor and The Real HousePets of Sarasota contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Sharp-Blaney and her daughters Chelsea and Chloe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 5, 2021
Longboat Key moms on moms

Mothers have a keen sense of what parenthood is all about.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 1

Jane Novacek captured this image of a great blue heron on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 1, 2020
Ruth A. Beliles

Ruth Dearing Beliles, born March 11, 1929, in Urbana, Ill., passed away peacefully on November 24, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Christensen reveals store plans

In the future, Harry Christensten, owner of Harry's Continental Kitchens, said he hopes to expand the convenience store into a market with groceries, sandwiches and salads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Jay Scheck hangs out in his man cave with his collection of Japanese slot machines.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch collector hits jackpot

Inoperable Japanese slot machines provide new challenge.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 29, 2022
Former city commissioner plays taps at area events to honor veterans

From wreath laying to taps ceremonies, our traditions ensure we never forget to thank those who sacrificed for our country.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Esther Halt. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

Riding to remember in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
STOP claims that large projects such as the 624 Palm condo, left, were built without the city providing proper notice to residents living nearby.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 18, 2018
STOP threatens lawsuit over city development notices

The citizen activist group alleges the city is not properly alerting residents about plans for certain downtown projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some residents expressed optimism about clearing a path for redevelopment at the shopping center, but others questions what a new project might look like.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Residents ask for input on Ringling Shopping Center plans

The city moved ahead with plans to rezone the Ringling Shopping Center, but residents are worried about the property's uncertain future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Director of Development Rob Oglesby and his wife and executive director, Dari Oglesby, give some newly vaccinated puppies a snuggle. The pair loves seeing the transformation undergone by animals in care.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue plans $8 million expansion

Nate's space for dogs will double, while room for cats will expand 25%.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal and Mike Kramer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

  • East County
  • News
No Toreador Crimson carpet for GMD.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2021
April Fool's strikes again in the Observer

Wacky sources, paper-thin premises, ludicrously misshapen story angles add up to our annual festival of foolishness.

  • April Fools
The Mote Science Education Aquarium will begin to take shape with vertical construction late in 2022.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2022
Aquarium, library projects in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch set to go skyward in 2022

2022 will be a big year for aquarium, library projects going skyward.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 27, 2021
Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park hosts Trick-or-Treat on the Lake

Thousands of children got an early start to Halloween at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By The Meadows Country Club |
  • December 7, 2020
The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 5

Jane Novacek captured this egret while enjoying lunch at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2021
East County weather page photo: August 5

Gordon Silver captured vincas after an afternoon rain shower at Lakewood Ranch’s Del Webb.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2020
Childhood interrupted for East County girl

Family and friends help Panther Ridge 6 year old celebrate last day of chemotherapy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 7, 2016
East Meets West Expo brings businesses together

The 8th Annual East Meets West Business Expo sold out of vendor space four weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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