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The next free CPR course will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 at north fire station. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue to continue CPR classes

The next free CPR course will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 at north fire station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
National statistics show seat belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It' campaign

The safety campaign started today throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • December 21, 2012
Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

Sound Forum: the question of a "vibrant" downtown

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
County commissioners said they'd had conversations with Mote about the importance of a request for $20 million in public funding to build a new aquarium near University Parkway and Interstate 75.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2019
Officials seek answers on Mote aquarium funding

Sarasota County is still mulling a 2018 request for $20 million toward the proposed Nathan Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Masarik family — Luke, Adam, Avrie, Amanda and Tim —have participated in The Tabernacle Church's Living Nativity program for the last 18 years.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Christmas tradition continues in Sarasota

'Living Nativity' turns 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robin Fernandez, who works at Nature of Being, and Marc Simms of Right Performance Management
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance April Social

Business people enjoyed food, dance and conversation at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's April Networking Social April 3. The event was held at the Holiday Inn, where attendees could taste samples off the Alamo Steak House menu.

  • East County
  • News
Orioles outfielder Austin Hays is expected to break out in 2020. Photo by Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2020
Orioles open spring games next weekend

Red Sox in town for Ed Smith Stadium opener on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Built in 2015, Unit 101 of the One88 building has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,884 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2022
One88 condominium sells for $5.25 million

A One88 condominium on Golden Gate Point tops the week's sales at $5.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jim Sorensen as James and Katherine Michelle Tanner as Sara in "Time Stands Still." Photo by Gary Sweetman.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 11, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Time Stands Still'

'Time Stands Still' is Banyan Theater Company's last production of the summer season.

  • Arts + Culture
Caroline Zucker believes the School Board has a record of success that should encourage voters to support her in the Aug. 30 primary.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 11, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Caroline Zucker, School Board District 2

The incumbent School Board member believes her experience is a valuable asset for a district in a period of transition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seventh grader Alex Berndt and eighth grader Ryan Beck chose to make natural jewelry for their iInnovate Day project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 6, 2022
ODA students explore their passions through day of innovation in Lakewood Ranch

Middle school students get a chance to create their own products at iInnovate Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 27, 2021
Women's Golf Association bids farewell for season

The Longboat Key golf group played one last round before summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Gundersheimer is bringing his talents to Sarasota as the new artistic director of The Players.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 12, 2022
The Players tabs Florida native Lee Gundersheimer as new artistic director

Lee Gundersheimer is making a triumphant career journey home to his native state as he becomes the new artistic director of The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key's swan population has had bad luck in increasing its numbers over the past two years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2019
2019 Digital Year in Review

The observer stayed busy online in 2019. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Central Park residents are upset because an ordinance says two access points must connect the community to this commercial lot at the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and 44th Street.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

  • East County
  • News
Alicia King, Jenna Norwood and Laurin Ripley
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women Entrepreneur VIP Night

The Women's Resource Center treated women to an evening of networking, dressing and styling presentations and shopping during its Women Entrepreneur VIP Night Thursday, Aug. 9, at Encore & more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Lourdes Ramirez

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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