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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2012
Our View: Noise issue is one of choices

The latest ruckus over noise levels in Siesta Key Village brings to mind that old Rodney King line from the Los Angeles riots: "Can't we all just get along?"

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Commission avoids rush to judgment on plans for new community center

The idea has been discussed on and off for 35 years. But the commission wants more facts and figures before it continues community center talks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some palm trees at Bayfront Park were knocked over during Hurricane Irma.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Staying on island a 'hellacious'' experience, resident says

Despite a mandatory evacuation order, some Longboat Key residents stayed in their island homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will convene Aug. 19 to discuss the discrimination complaints.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trenton Huffman, a student at R. Dan Nolan Middle School, works on a tablet while sitting at one of the tables in the media center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 4, 2022
Manatee modernizes school media centers

The School District of Manatee County is well into a library transformation project in all its schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
The bow-bearer knob-lizard was discovered in 1911 and is a contender for largest mosasaur ever found.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Mote travels back in time with new exhibit

Savage Ancient Seas will be open through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
AJC Regional Director Brian Lipton kicks off the program.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 19, 2021
AJC West Coast Florida honors Mark Pritchett at Civic Achievement Award Dinner

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation president/CEO was honored on Nov. 18.

  • Black Tie
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Festival brings family together

The annual East County rite, the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, will feel different this year after the loss of family patriarch, Jim.

  • East County
  • News
Thomas Gallen, a fourth grader at Braden River Elementary School, jumps with excitement to see he's been placed in the Reveur house.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 15, 2020
East County schools make room for house system

House program strengthens school community at Tara and Braden River elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 6, 2019
School board broadens discussion regarding electronic device policies

School Board members expanded their review of cell phone use to address electronic devices in general.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Jerry Wells

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The swirling colors and brush strokes of Alexander Solotzew will be on display at Art Ovation. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 30, 2022
Artist's life and love displayed in vibrant brush strokes

Alexander Solotzew believes his work is the art of the future. And it demands to be seen in the present.

  • Arts + Culture
Nine-year-old Cara Sanchez races past a defender and heads down the field.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
Teamwork thrives on the pitch

The Sarasota Surge Youth Academy has grown from four players to 32 players in the span of a year.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Fish Hole Miniature Golf co-owner Mike Driscoll said events are great for attracting future business.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
  • News
Cade Strom warms up for the 2014 Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 10, 2015
Weekend Best Bet: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Residents prepare to dig deep for the annual volleyball tournament on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I have a passion for it like nothing else," Gregg Senko says of Irish dancing. The Ohio native moved last summer to Sarasota to focus on the company he launched two years ago with fellow dancer Justin Boros.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Rhythm and moves

Eight years ago, Gregg Senko quit his training with the Secret Service to study Irish dancing. Now he's co-founded an Irish dance company.

  • Arts + Culture
Riley Bradshaw.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Riley Bradshaw

Lakewood Ranch High's Riley Bradshaw is our East County Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Children rush to the field for the hunt before the countdown finishes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota honks in fun

Big Truck Day features trucks, egg hunt at Sarasota County's Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
The city launched a bike share program on St. Armands and downtown in 2020, but the partner company ended the service earlier this year. Now, the city is seeking a new arrangement. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials discuss regional approach to transportation programs

A joint meeting with Longboat Key this month allowed city leaders to emphasize their desire to partner with neighboring governments on bikes, scooters and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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