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By Kristen Herhold |
August 5, 2015

Sarasota Youth Sailing drops anchor

From June 4 to Aug. 7, hundreds of students enjoyed a week of sailing, sun and fun at the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program’s summer camps.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rod Thomson |
September 21, 2011

My View: Cease fire on company poaching

Using Sarasota County taxpayer money to steal Hoveround from Manatee County is just wrong. The two counties need a cease and desist order.

East County
Opinion

By Brynn Mechem |
June 18, 2019

Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
May 13, 2016

Longboat Key weather page photo: May 12

Tina Pinho captured this photo of a pelican diving for food in Sarasota Bay at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
March 17, 2020

Governor orders closure of bars statewide

At a press conference today, Gov. Ron DeSantis also said the state is taking steps to limit crowds at restaurants and on beaches in Florida.

Sarasota
News

By Liz Ramos |
December 9, 2020

East Bradenton nativity tweaked

East Bradenton churches make adjustments to nativities during a time when "even Bethlehem has to adjust."

East County
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
September 2, 2020

Apartments on rise in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents get more housing options with 1,441 apartments on the way.

East County
News

By Amanda Morales |
February 28, 2015

SOS, Rotary Club host art festival

The Rotary Club of Sarasota partnered with Save Our Seabirds to host the two-day Sarasota Rotary Art Festival Feb. 28 to March 1 on City Island.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
February 11, 2015

Your candidates: District three

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer will profile the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. We begin this week with the District 3 candidates. District 2 candidates will run in the Feb. 19 issue.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
November 14, 2018

In Memoriam 2018

Longboat Key said goodbye to many of its beloved residents this summer. In the following pages, we honor them.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Whitney Elfstrom |
May 30, 2019

Is this your necklace? Sarasota man finds necklace, ashes on Siesta Beach

Shawn Rauch found the urn necklace on May 26.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
January 27, 2021

Brain Health Initiative founder expects big 2021 in Lakewood Ranch

Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody expects huge goals in 2021 in the Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton region.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
May 23, 2019

The crime of Bobby Jones Golf Club

Reading the city consultant's business plan for the golf course is like reading a prospectus of a company with a bad idea trying to make money in a declining industry.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Robin Roy |
June 7, 2010

Unconditional Surrender headlines busy agenda

Among the issues expected to be heard by the City Commission today are the final placement of the bayfront sculpture, the Police Advisory Panel's final report and the Sarasota Orchestra's increasing rental rates.

Sarasota
News

By Edward Alley |
November 5, 2018

Sarasota Orchestra reflects on growth under Anu Tali's direction in 'Legends'

The opener to the group's Masterworks series provided a look at the progress Tali helped foster since starting in 2013.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By David Conway |
January 27, 2015

Commission hopes to rekindle affordable housing talks

At an informal meeting of the City Commission Tuesday, board members broached a number of big picture issues, including the need for more affordable housing in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
September 22, 2011

Chalk Festival off, back on again

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, scheduled for Nov. 1, was in jeopardy of being canceled because of the Sarasota City Commission's grant-permitting change.