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Selby Gardens officials were inspired to seek county funding after seeing other organizations make similar requests for large capital improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2018
County faces questions on project priorities

County funding is a coveted resource for Sarasota organizations embarking upon major capital projects, but how do officials choose recipients of public money?

  • Sarasota
  • News
O'Mariah Gordon absorbs contact after driving to the hoop for a shot attempt. The 5-foot-4 Gordon has no qualms about playing physical.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2017
Braden River freshman point guard getting rave reviews

The 5-foot-4 point guard is ranked highly by multiple scouting services.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 20, 2013
Lasting Love

Three area couples reflect on decades of marriage and how they keep it going. They were honored June 14, during a blessing of their marriages at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aultman and her class of 18, along with the help of volunteer Susan Garrett, built a galactic-themed gingerbread house.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 18, 2013
Fifth annual Gingerbread Festival announces winners

Erica Aultman and her third grade class from Ashton Elementary won first place in their category Saturday, Dec. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 8, 2012
Pine View salutes veterans with yearlong project

This year's community service project idea was formed as a way to give thanks to United States veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A recent string of incidents has prompted Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle to ask officers to increase their visibility and provide extra patrol at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and the largely vacant Whitney Beach Plaza.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 14, 2012
Police increase patrols of Colony, Whitney Beach

Police Chief Al Hogle told officers to provide extra patrols at the Colony and Whitney Beach Plaza after a string of vandalism and incidents was reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos Former "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf juggles his newfound stardom and time with his friends and family as he prepares for the show’s summer tour.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2014
Balancing Act

After being voted off 'American Idol,' Sam Woolf juggles his newfound celebrity status and his former life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
southpacific
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 30, 2014
Go behind the scenes with 'Inside Asolo Rep'

Go behind the scenes with 'Inside Asolo Rep'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 19, 2010
Volunteers needed for Sarasota Open

The tournament will begin May 8 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy this week's top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Alan Moore

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner says that a Longboat Key Town Commission vote could save his family's restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Legacy Trail extension supporters packed the Sarasota County Commission chambers this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Legacy Trail extension plans coast forward

Sarasota County staff will continue negotiations for the purchase of 7.5 miles of rail corridor to stretch the trail into downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky  expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
News Briefs

Circle median project still on schedule; Cedars submits request for outdoor dining; Town Hall to close Friday, Nov. 11

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial trapeze artist performs over the heads of the Key Chorale members. (Courtesy Photo).
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Cirque Des Voix

This Weekend Best Bet features an evolving collaboration between Sarasota's 100-member vocal chorus Key Chorale and the flexible and exciting circus acts from Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Trails at Rothenbach Park on Bee Ridge Road move in and out of shade.  A hat, sunscreen and water are all good ideas. (Eric Garwood)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 7, 2017
Stay home and enjoy Sarasota's assets like a vacationer

No need to pack and fly away for some great outdoor activities and sites.

  • Health
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 6, 2016
Critic's Holiday Film picks

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Larry Bustle raised the flag during the opening of Bennett Park. File photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Observed: In defense of Larry Bustle

It must have been a really slow news day for Fox 13 investigative "reporter" Doug Smith.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 9, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: The Diamonds You Are Fundraiser

A luncheon at Re Federico will benefit the organization's new initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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