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High winds can turn the usually tepid Gulf waters into a dangerous maelstrom. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 1, 2012
Off-duty sergeant saves two swimming teens

Sergeant Steve Leavitt, a deputy with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, rescued a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl struggling in the Siesta surf.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2013
May 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Country Club resident Romeo Turcotte has added landscaping and made other changes behind his home in Riviera to try to divert and absorb water, but the area still remains too wet.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2019
Drainage issues confound homeowners in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 works to resolve drainage issues from Lorraine Road berm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Letts
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2014
Business Briefs

Lawson named as Australian Tourist Board representative; Key Club hires new director of event management; Dr. Pamela Letts announces retirement date next month; Tervis Tumbler store will open on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2012
Commissioners praise new fire boat

A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week and is already being utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Neal Communities plans for new development; More retailers commit to Mall at UTC project; County earns accreditation for emergency management

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
Cheryl Loeffler, Teri Hansen and Scott and Candy Greer at last year's event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 1, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach returns with perfect pairing

Food and wine enthusiasts are in for a treat on Nov. 9 and 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alec Zec prepares for his final season playing hockey for the Sarasota Rampage.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 20, 2012
CHARGING AHEAD: Alec Zec

Mooney senior Alec Zec begins his final season with the Sarasota Couny high school hockey team Sept. 21. This will be his fourth season with the Rampage.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 3, 2012
District 26 Umps opening up the cages

District 26 Little League umpires are opening up the cages at Braden River Little League from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Nesting season hatches May 1 on Longboat Key

Turtle lighting isn't a matter to take lightly. Bright lights can disorient nesting sea turtles and result in a $250-a-day fine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Jack Duncan hopes for a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, revitalized buildings and Gulf of Mexico Drive as a community road in the next 60 years.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Conversation with Jack Duncan

Jack Duncan is in the midst of his third and final commission term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lowell Moore of What A Fan traveled from Orlando to present Dick Vitale with the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg Friday.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 13, 2013
Dick Vitale accepts award in Lakewood Ranch

Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame ESPN basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch Resident, made another stop at The Broken Egg Friday to receive the Sports Icon Award. presented by What A Fan.

  • East County
  • Sports
Grants are available for programs that benefit Sarasota Bay and its tributaries. (File photos)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2014
SBEP seeks applicants for Bay Partner Grants

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is accepting applications through March 3 for projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota and Manatee area is facing potentially hazardous weather this afternoon. Image courtesy National Weather Service Tampa Bay.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2018
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Sarasota and Manatee counties through 6 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
McNeal and Braden River elementary schools' students receive a lesson from Cari Walz, Household Hazardous Waste employee, on recycling electronics.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 4, 2015
Braden River, McNeal elementary students fill up on knowledge

East County students tour the Lena Road Landfill.

  • East County
  • News
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