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By Brynn Mechem |
May 16, 2019

Morton's Market celebrates 50 years

The grocer, located at 1924 S Osprey Ave, has survived the introduction of grocery chains and multiple ownerships.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
August 7, 2020

At Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, pick an adventure, any adventure

Revamped Mote tours cater to individual families with a peak behind the scene.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Katie Johns |
April 21, 2018

Where Angels Play Foundation remembers Sarasota brothers

To honor Christopher and Jarrod Ditmars, a new playground was unveiled April 21 on South Lido Beach.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Nat Kaemmerer |
November 10, 2019

Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Eric Snider |
November 19, 2020

Class Act: A Lifetime of Giving

A Lakewood Ranch couple turns a spiritual-themed novel into a fundraiser for their small, international relief agency.

LWR Life

By Niki Kottmann |
March 24, 2017

Party on the Pass transports guests to a ‘Hot Night in Havana’

The ninth annual animal hospital fundraiser was held on March 24 at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

Black Tie

By Kurt Schultheis |
November 23, 2015

Floridays eyes Longboat Key hotel

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. seeks to build a hotel on the north end of the island if it can get referendum approval to change the zoning of six parcels.

Longboat Key
News

By Cassidy Alexander |
March 8, 2018

School district paid thousands to investigate complaints against administrators

The Sarasota County School Board paid an outside law firm $20,290 to investigate complaints made against Superintendent Todd Bowden and Booker High Principal Rachel Shelley.

Sarasota
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 23, 2014

Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider controversial changes to Sarasota 2050, the county's long-term regulations guiding growth east of I-75.

Siesta Key
News

By Amelia Hanks |
February 28, 2019

Sarasota has a different TYPE of poet

Booker Middle School students will gladly write you a verse . . . on a machine built before they were born.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
June 11, 2015

IT’S READ EVERYWHERE

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
April 6, 2017

Longboat Observer readers sound off on Key issues

Voters spoke loud and clear on density.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Jen Blanco |
October 4, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota

The Braden River High football team improved to 5-0 with a 49-12 victory over Sarasota in district action Oct.2. Braden River defender JoJo Louis was injured with a little more than four minutes to play in the game when he collided with a teammate while attempting to tackle a Sarasota ball carrier. Louis was transported by ambulance to Blake Medical Center. Louis was able to walk out of the hospital the following day after all of his tests came back negative.