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Standing water left over from September’s storms has delayed progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Beach project is a drain on funding

Plans to dewater the Beach Road Drainage Improvements construction site have hit another snag. Problems threaten to once again delay the project and muddy tourists' impressions of a top area attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2025
Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota

Found face-down on an outdoor table after purging the night's misadventures, a man told officers he thought he was on Siesta Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Vito Sgroi poses for a photo before a Sept. 30 practice at Selby Aquatic Center. The senior for Riverview boys' swimming & diving is one of the program's most recent Division I talents.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Vito Sgroi

The senior for Riverview boys' swimming & diving committed to Arizona last month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By JL Bainbridge |
  • February 19, 2026
Worried Sick About Your Retirement? You’re Not Alone.

Nearly 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
A bird blind/observation platform is among the amenities proposed in concept drawings.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 20, 2022
Conservation concepts roll out for Sarasota County-owned Quads land

Proposal calls for creation of a woodland habitat with the goal of fostering biodiversity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gary Bergstrom taught Angela Horan to shoot pool even though she was using a left ventricular assist device.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
The beat goes on for heart transplant recipient in Myakka City

Myakka City woman finds a new heart, and the love of her life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 31, 2013
Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

Forks & Corks 2013: Showcasing Sarasota’s finest in style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Circusgoers pet elephants before a performance. Photo by Elizabeth Chapin.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 31, 2016
Top Story — October: Ringling back lot photos give new perspective of the circus

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Weeks and Plum take a break on the Southeastern Guide Dog campus.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman lands key position with Southeastern Guide Dogs

Lakewood Ranch woman lands key position with Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • News
"New Pass Fisherman" by William Hartman depicts Byrd's bait shop, a great spot to grab a burger in the 1950s and the New Pass Grill's predecessor.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 4, 2013
Inherited identity

Florida life impacted the work of Sarasota painters William Hartman, Larry Stults and Wilfrid Berg. The influence lives on in their descendants, who decided to feature their elders' work in an exhibit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amy Whitt worked her way from administrative assistant to owner of this landmark restaurant on Longboat Key.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
Euphemia Haye owner has singular goal: Don’t mess with perfection

Amy Whitt, Euphemia Haye’s new owner, plans no big changes. She knows the restaurant is perfect just the way it is.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
"Fully Committed" comes to the Sarasota Jewish Theatre from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4, 2024.
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • October 9, 2023
Sarasota Jewish Theatre's shows echo real-life events

The confluence between news and arts has surprised Artistic Director Carole Kleinberg.

  • Arts + Culture
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett, co-founders and co-artistic directors of enSRQ, kick off their 10th season with "Tangled Whispers" on Oct. 27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 20, 2025
A contemporary classical music troupe grows in Sarasota

Samantha Bennett and George Nickson are kicking off enSRQ's 10th season.

  • Arts + Culture
Jaynie Peterson, Tony Pinho, Brady Jo Trombetta and Madison Chuchla all teach dance classes at Fly Dance Fitness in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 20, 2026
Dance fitness studio opens new Lakewood Ranch location

The business offers a variety of dance and fitness classes while aiming to be a judgement-free space.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Fellowship hall receives a face lift

Renovations to the Vamo United Methodist Church fellowship hall began a couple of weeks ago and are almost complete.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 14, 2010
Obituary: Raymond Rudolph

Raymond Rudolph, 91, was a longtime resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Super stupendous beach read

Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children's book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The ceremony was held around 4 p.m., Friday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2011
Ranch Humane Society opens boutique

The Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its new consignment boutique.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 10, 2012
Obituary: Leo L. Tonner

Leo L. Tonner of Longboat Key, formerly of New Jersey died Jan. 7. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Abrahamson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Abrahamson eyes new appointment

Dr. Ira Abrahamson was appointed as the first chairman of the board, emeritus, in the history of the Cincinnati Athletic Club at the Past Presidents Dinner meeting Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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