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Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2016
Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Child Hunger Summit keynote speaker Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. Celeste Philip.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 27, 2016
All Faiths focuses on child hunger

All Faiths Food Bank invites community leaders to partner for child hunger initiatives during 2016 Child Hunger Summit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Brian Levasseur enjoys a drink at Linksters Tap Room before the Governor's closer of bars hit at 5 p.m. Tuesday. In the background is the hand sanitizer he brought with him.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 17, 2020
Coronavirus updates for Lakewood Ranch and East County

Bar closures in Florida top list of coronavirus events effecting Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 11, 2019
Veterans honored by Longboat Rotary Club on Veterans Day

The club orchestrated a series of moving moments to recognize the sacrifice of American veterans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2015
Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

Sarasota County deputies arrested 35-year-old Cornado Salas Jr. Friday, at his apartment on Avenida Veneccia.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 8, 2020
School board approves $503 million operating budget

With enrollment numbers still fluctuating, board members are unsure the effect it will have on the budget.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Lauren Glynn and McKinley Moore. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area girls' cancer battle inspire fundraising gala

Lakewood Ranch Moms Group supports families impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2015
SCS opens season with wins

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team posted 3-0 victories versus Seffner Christian and Port Charlotte.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 5, 2015
FYI Friday: Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

This week's FYI Friday features news about Sarasota County being named in a legal battle between Benderson Development and a contractor, paid parking on St. Armands Circle and more!

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 20, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
SMR CEO and President Rex Jensen breaks ground on Waterside Place in October. Four new tenants were announced this week.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 5, 2019
New tenants sign to do business in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place

SoFresh, Kilwins, Foundation Coffee Co., The Yoga Shack become first tenants in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place cultural hub in Sarasota County.

  • East County
  • News
Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
The St. Armands Circle parking meters, installed late last year, will go live next week.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 8, 2019
St. Armands paid parking to begin Tuesday

The new district-wide paid parking program will coincide with the opening of a parking garage on North Adams Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Governor Rick Scott
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Gov. Scott earns an 'A' on his report card; Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'; Paper's job posting pulled back the veil; Creating jobs by understanding retail; Reader fesses up: She was 'April Fooled'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles and Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 5, 2019
Mote appoints director of development

Andria Piekarz, formerly the director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, joined Mote's team on Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton-based ET MacKenzie completed repair work after the town of Longboat Key's June's sewage break. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 30, 2020
State seeks $242,000 over Longboat sewage spill

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted to schedule a second private meeting with lawyers to determine what to do next.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Soprano Youna Jang protrays Cio-Cio-San at the Sarasota Opera presentation of "Madama Butterfly" in partnership with The Sarasota Chalk Festival.  Photo courtesy of Sam Lowry
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 9, 2011
Music Review: The Chalk Festival Meets Puccini

On Sunday, the Sarasota Opera moved Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' outdoors to downtown's Dolphin Street and Pineapple Avenue to meet the artists of The Chalk Festival. This may sound like a curious coupling, but it worked.

  • Arts + Culture
Pat Dorsey presents the Small Business of the Year (51 to 100 Employees) Award to Bob Stanell of CS&L CPAs.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated area small businesses at the 24th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, June 13, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Members and guests enjoyed lunch while eight Sarasota and Manatee businesses received recognition for their success in their category. Winners included CS&L CPAs, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida, Goodwill Industries- Manasota, Inc. and the Van Wezel Foundation, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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