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Observer Media Group President Emily Walsh has spent nearly two decades with the company, working in roles including publisher, chief digital officer, editor and advertising sales executive. File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2021
Emily Walsh named president of Observer Media Group

As CEO Matt Walsh takes a step back from the company, Emily Walsh is eager to continue her family’s lineage as leaders in the community and in the local media industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2014
Orphaned fawn finds new home

The newborn, rescued April 8, has been taken to The Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation.

  • East County
  • News
Two tourists were involved in a wave runner collision near the Lido Beach Resort Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
Man dies in Lido wave runner crash

Zachary Collins, 25, died Wednesday night, after his rented watercraft crashed into another vessel driven by 25-year-old Keaton Fowler near the Lido Beach Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Henry the Heron. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2021
Heron about town

A blue heron has captured Longboat Key's attention.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff is deaf with Down syndrome and dabbles in superhero portraiture. Photos by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy Robert Snow Photography
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Mote-tagged shark swims toward Sarasota

A 14-foot, 2,300-pound great white shark is currently heading eastbound toward Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 1, 2018
Beauty, Brains and Business empowers female leaders of tomorrow

Truly Valued launched its free workshop series for high school girls to gain confidence and career knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA junior guard Kolbie Ward puts up a shot in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2016
Thunder rolls in district semifinal

The ODA boys basketball team will face Moore Haven in the Class 3A-District 9 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophomore Eric Kahoun plays linebacker for the Mustangs. Photos by Brian Blanco.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2012
Mustangs rumble to district win

The Lakewood Ranch team improved to 2-0 in Class 6A-District 12 with a 41-34 victory over Tarpon Springs Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Blown Away." Photo source: Netflix.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2019
Binge Blog: Bodega hive, assemble

Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' and Netflix's 'Blown Away' are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Butterfield house, designed by Carl Abbott, is one of the kayak tour stops. (Photo by Sean Harris)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 1, 2020
Still Modern. Still Here.

SarasotaMOD Weekend 2020 honors Carl Abbott’s architectural legacy. The pandemic couldn’t stop it — clever thinking saved the day.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The resident only parking system would apply only to Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2020
Resident parking on the agenda for Longboat's Monday meeting

At least four commissioners expected to return to Town Hall for the first time since March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashleigh and Drew Angelo have the Mustangs golf teams rolling.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch sibling golfers knock heads on their way becoming leaders

They have the Mustangs boys and girls teams primed for long postseason runs.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Incredible Reindeer, played by William Terrell, Cameron Boyer, John Smith and Connor Shilling, helped save Christmas.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Christmas Musical

First-grade students at Gene Witt Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's musical production of The Incredible Reindeer Dec. 15-16. The musical told the story of how the Incredible Reindeer saved Christmas after foggy weather, Rudolph's cold and an asteroid nearly kept Santa Claus from taking flight. The Gene Witt 'Orff' estra entertained students and guests before the start of the show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • June 3, 2014
Let's talk locks: High and tight

Let's talk locks: High and tight

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cheri Christiansen and the Four Pillars team urge people to take care of their mental health while being safe. Photo courtesy Cheri Christiansen.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 15, 2020
Move — out of the way

Experts say it is important to safely exercise during the pandemic, especially older populations.

  • Health
This rendering shows the plans for the Bath and Racquet Club redevelopment in the context of the land surrounding 2170 Robinhood St. Image courtesy Halflants + Pichette.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 3, 2021
Bath and Racquet redevelopment clears hurdle

City officials praised changes to a once-contentious proposal, though some residents continued to raise concerns about traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This is the sixth time the city has offered free trees to residents through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2019
City offers free trees for residents

The city of Sarasota will be giving away up to 100 trees as part of its Community Canopy program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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