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Escape Reality Sarasota hopes to open in the 1900 block of Main Street next month.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 23, 2018
Escape room business plans downtown location

Opening on Main Street, Escape Reality Sarasota will emphasize virtual reality in addition to standard escape rooms and a bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 27, 2012
Coastline Volleyball launches fall youth league

Coastline Volleyball recently started a fall youth volleyball league for girls ages 12-14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 1: Fredd ‘Glossie’ Atkins

Atkins will face Mike Moran in the General Election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center has been de-escalated as Hurricane Dorian's path is expected to shift it northward.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 31, 2019
Manatee County scales down hurricane watch

Manatee County scales down hurricane watch as Hurricane Dorian's path is expected to take it northward.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key residents have expressed concerns the dredge of Big Pass would negatively affect their island, but project supporters say there's no concrete evidence to back those claims.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 30, 2018
Siesta group files revised Big Pass challenge

The city of Sarasota is discussing a possible response to an amended lawsuit contesting a Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior McKenzie Lantz scored 30 points in the Lady Blazers 56-48 overtime victory versus Florida Baptist Academy of Naples Jan. 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.28.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gary Hebert, Brenda Russell and Phil St. John were key members of Friends of Keep Woods.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2018
Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
Rights of way like this one on Ocean Boulevard could provide more parking, village some merchants hope.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 2, 2016
Siesta Key parking plan hits funding hurdle

Both the county and some business owners are hung up on who would pay to add spaces from the public right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy image.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 22, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to discuss watershed plans

Commissioners will consider adopting four watershed-management plans Feb. 26, which would provide guidance for water quality management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority employees worked together for a scavenger hunt, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sue Jacobson is a Sarasota lawyer and regional president of the American Jewish Committee.
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • August 16, 2012
My View: Hard-wired to help: Everyday heroes inspire us

A recent local news story told of four men returning from a party, who, coming upon a burning car, stopped, pulled the unconscious driver from the burning car, and, risking their lives, saved hers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch-based John Neal Homes, run by John Neal, builds homes in the Sarasota-Manatee market. The firm had about $30 million in 2012 sales volume. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 16, 2013
His Father's Son: John Neal

The luxury homebuilding market could be on the verge of a full-blown rebound in 2013. John Neal, of John Neal Homes, has a prime spot to capitalize on the surge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 13, 2019
Familiar Faces: Samantha Gholar

Samantha Gholar inspires both her son and local multicultural young people to become philanthropic in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2017
Top Story - June: Bradenton man dies in S.R. 64 crash

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
Juan Florensa plans to retire as the Longboat Key public works director next year.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 9, 2017
Longboat Key seeks a new public works director

Public Works Director Juan Florensa plans to retire next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: La Cantina Toscana

La Cantina Toscana General Manager and part owner Joseph Casadonte shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 30, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 31

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Winterfest

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Winterfest

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
East County football roundup: 11.03.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 3, 2017
East County football roundup: 11.03.17

East County football roundup: 11.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
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