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Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2019
Junior Olympic event sails into Sarasota

Over the weekend, 190 sailors competed in the 32nd annual Sailfest hosted by Sarasota Youth Sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 18, 2020
Longboat voters dig plan to finance beach projects

Gulfside and Bayside voters in both counties approve borrowing plan to launch renourishment, groins and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students, faculty and administrators surprised Nolan Middle School teacher Carrie Rainwater with the news she had been named a district finalist for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
District honors its best

Nolan Middle School science teacher Carrie Rainwater is one of four finalists in the district for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
Sher Forrest
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 31, 2021
Longboat Key resident Sher Forrest reflects on her shell art

Forrest collects shells and turns them into mirrors and frames.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
First nest hatches on Longboat Key during busy turtle season

Two months into turtle nesting season, many of our flippered friends are flocking to our beaches to find the perfect spot for their nest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An Afternoon of Operetta takes place May 12 at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 3, 2019
Artist Series Concerts' 'An Afternoon of Operetta' celebrates unique genre

This Mother’s Day, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is offering the present of a two-century-old art form.

  • Arts + Culture
Karen Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2019
Manatee County confirms new deputy administrator

Manatee County confirms Karen Stewart as new deputy administrator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Builders begin construction of model in GreyHawk Landing; First Watch grows in the Hoosier state; Lee Wetherington Foundation hits $1 million in grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • February 6, 2020
Vacation-rental regulations come down to local control versus state preemption

With so many cities going too far with regulations, state control makes sense. If you don’t like vacation rentals, form an HOA.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By The Insider |
  • April 8, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival BREAKING NEWS! More Guests! NFL Hall of Famer! WWE Superstars! Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family!

Sarasota Film Festival BREAKING NEWS! More Guests! NFL Hall of Famer! WWE Superstars! Sarasota’s own Flying Wallenda Family!

  • Arts + Culture
Town leaders are hesitant to alter the basic layout of Bayfront Park for new tennis courts.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 20, 2019
Longboat Key Commissioners reconsider the pickleball question

Town leaders debate potential locations and timing for new courts for both tennis and pickleball.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Three lame-duck commissioners had wanted to make advisory board appointments during their final meeting.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 3, 2011
Sarasota commission delays Planning Board appointments

After an attorney threatens to sue over lame-duck appointments, commissioners delay a vote on Planning Board members.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 24, 2018
Fashion Forward: First date faux pas

Going on a first date? Malibu Fox helped style me and gave inside tips on what to wear (and what not to).

  • Black Tie
BRU informed Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials of the pending fee changes earlier this month, and members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board learned details of the proposal during a meeting April 17.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.06.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2015
Pirates to hold golf fundraiser

Braden River High will hold its 3rd annual Pirate Baseball and Softball Golf Tournament Oct. 10.

  • East County
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