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President Marsha Fottler and Liz Jackson
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 20, 2019
Sarasota's Michael Saunders honored with award

The Hero of History Award is awarded every year by the Historical Society of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 4, 2015
Longboat celebrates Independence Day

Longboat residents, visitors and businesses kicked off their Fourth of July at Freedom Fest at Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Observer Media Group launches dO media
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2013
June 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police find missing swimmer's body; Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday; Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras; Observer Media Group launches dO media

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Keller Williams Realtor Gene Sherry, Lake Club's Kimberly Miele and her children Maximus, 7, and Jake, 13, enjoyed their House Hunters experience.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch resident featured on House Hunters

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
FDOT contractors work on construction a bridge along Interstate 75. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2020
FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Home of the Month: Great beginnings
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 24, 2014
Home of the Month: Great beginnings

An early Guy Peterson house on Longboat Key is as stylish now as when it was built.

  • Arts + Culture
During their December meeting, members of the Siesta Key Association recognized county Parks and Recreation Department staff for all their work to make Siesta’s beach the top one in the country. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
Island Beat: SKA applauds county's Parks and Recreation staff

As befitting their last meeting before the holidays, the members of the Siesta Key Association this month took the opportunity to thank county employees who play major roles in the upkeep of the Key's beaches and the protection of its wildlife.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High School TV Production Team celebrates after taking first place in both Digital Video Production and On Demand Video, the  first time the school has won both.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • June 27, 2017
Technically speaking: They dominated

School District of Manatee County TSA teams shine at national conference.

  • East County
  • News
Clark Dean, front, will race in his final sculling state championships this weekend.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2018
Championship rowing meets act as both an introduction and a sendoff

The FSRA State Sculling Championships are this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kayleigh Omang gets some puppy kisses at Animal Rescue Coalition’s Unconditional Love Gala Feb. 16 at Michael’s On East.
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 30, 2019
Kayleigh Omang says goodbye to Observer Media Group — but not to nonprofits

Black Tie Editor Kayleigh Omang had time for one last column before leaving the company April 30.

  • Black Tie
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the updates are important to ensure all leaders are focused on the same goals.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Consultant helping with school district strategic planning

School leaders hope the improvements will increase the district's metrics in areas such as learning, employee excellence and community relations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Enjoy this week'     s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.6.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key's Sept. 11 memorial consists of 2,977 flags arrayed along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2019
Longboat prepares for annual Sept. 11 memorial

Flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive memorialize victims of attacks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veronica Brady, Noah Feldman and Wendy Deming. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 26, 2018
Leaders gathered for "Better Together" Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Harvard Law Professor and author Noah Feldman spoke to eventgoers about civility, integrity and citizenship.

  • Black Tie
Phil Brannon and Harris Bash, of The Pig Mac, flip burgers for guests.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Burger Cook-Off

Ten teams showed off their burger-flipping skills Nov. 16 at Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church's Burger Cook-Off. Teams crafted varieties of burgers for attendees to try and vote on, along with desserts, which patrons voted on as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 16, 2010
MY VIEW: Some burning questions

Questions arise in connection with ineloquent pastor of a tiny little church who decided to do something really inflammatory and damaging.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch's Angela Abrams shows relief as she high-fives finish line coordinator Roger Raddatz after completing the Suncoast Half Marathon. Would the community embrace a bigger event?
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 25, 2016
SIDE OF RANCH: Jay Heater

Would big Lakewood Ranch half marathon get non-runners moving?

  • East County
  • News
Property overlooking Beach Road could be home to a 170-unit hotel.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Siesta hotel developers seeks density changes

One proposal seeks to eliminate the counting of hotel rooms in residential density calculations while the other would halve the count.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Area Transit will begin searching for a new operations manager this week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 26, 2013
SCAT loses manager to private sector

Sarasota County Area Transit Operations Manager Greg Brackin announced his resignation Monday, Aug. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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