• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Neighbors

  • By Otus
  • February 16, 2014
Ask Otus: Name that Bird! Answers to Pop Quiz

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Martin, Rose Marie Aichhorn and Meg Garafalo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club

Ladies of the Palm-Aire Women's Club celebrated their monthly meeting and Valentine's Day with a special Queen of Hearts-themed event Feb. 14, at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
Alden Wright, 11, Isaac Wright, 8, and Jack Muller, 8, enjoy the festival after their baseball game.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Parish Festival

Pizza slices, cotton candy and carnival rides entertained patrons Feb. 15, as they filled the lot in front of Premiere Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch for Our Lady of the Angels' Parish Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dominic Mattera, 4, runs to first base.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Opening Day

The Sarasota Little League celebrated its 75th annual Opening Day Saturday, Feb. 15. Families cheered on their favorite players as they hit home runs and played their first games of the season at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sandra Ceshker smiles after a particularly good hand in Black Jack.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation's Valentines in Vegas

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation hosted Valentines in Las Vegas at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room on Friday. The 42nd Street Las Vegas Express Band entertained over 200 guests as they played Black Jack, Roulette, 3-Card Poker and Craps.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joyce Celniker, Elaine Gelezigian and Lynne Baker
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Longboat Saint Valentine's Gala

On Friday, residents of Club Longboat gathered at their clubhouse for an evening of cocktails, dinner and live entertainment at the Saint Valentine's Gala.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daisy Franko says her favorite thing about husband, John, is that he’s intelligent.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again

Couples took to Siesta Beach to affirm their love at the 2014 Say I Do Again Friday, Feb. 14. The ceremony took place at sunset and was led by Magistrate Ed Wilson. Before the ceremony, couples strolled through the village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Janet Ginn, Bunny Skirboll, Roxie Jerde and Betty Schoenbaum
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee hosted the Lion of Judah & Pomegranate Luncheon on Friday at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shelia Marie Martin and Townsend Morey
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key Luncheon

On Friday, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted a their monthly luncheon at the Islandside Dining Room. Armando Linde, former Deputy Secretary of the International Monetary Fund, spoke of his career in Washington to attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The fun runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16, along the Sarasota Bay shoreline in the historic fishing village of Cortez.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival

Come celebrate Florida's commercial fishing and maritime history at the 32nd Annual Cortez Fishing Festival! Drawing crowds for over 30 years, this event has grown into a two-day festival filled with live music, marine life talks, artist vendors, and a wide variety of seafood choices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heather Kasten and Kevin Cooper from the Chamber
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual kick-off breakfast Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Members enjoyed breakfast while learning about the chamber's upcoming projects and events such as the 2050 plan. Keynote Speaker Michael Burcham, president and CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center talked about the importance of creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seventeen-year-old Sam Woolf, a senior at Braden River High, made it to the live showings of "American Idol."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 13, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf moves to top 30 on 'American Idol'

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, will progress to the top 30 on "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Officer Linda Senior, with the Crime Prevention Unit, and Tom Berry, founder of the Blue Alert Foundation
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Cops of joe

Sarasota police officers spent the morning catching up with Sarasota residents over coffee Wednesday, Feb. 5 during 'Coffee with a Cop.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Bay Island-Siesta Neighborhood Association with the new sign
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Sign me up

If you went over the north bridge to Siesta Key Saturday morning, chances are you saw the Bay Island Siesta Neighborhood Association put up its new sign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Tax talk

Members of the Women's Republican Club met to discuss school referendum and the tax levy Wednesday at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
« 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845 846 847 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
Santa greets visitors from the window of 9605 Governor's Club Place in The River Club.
  • December 20, 2025
Christmas decorating isn't just for kids
2
The Family Church caroling crew from left to right is Melody Johnson, Laurie Houston, Nancy Pilato, Pastor Phil Derstine and Terrial Robinson.
  • December 20, 2025
East Manatee church members will go through bars to spread Christmas joy
3
Evidence discovered in the home of 33-year-old Demond L. Smith who was arrested by Sarasota police on multiple charges.
  • December 20, 2025
Repeat felon faces charges in Sarasota drug bust
4
Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening
5
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now