• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • 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
  • Key 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
  • Key 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
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Your Observer

The suspects smashed through the store's window and piled merchandise into their minivan Sunday night.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 14, 2013
East County photo store burglarized

Two burglars stole more than $50,000 in merchandise from Johnson Photo Imaging Sunday night.

  • East County
  • News
Rusty Chinnis, Caroline McKeon and Manatee County Natural Resources Director Charlie Hunsicker release scallops via a funnel into the bay. (Courtesy Ronda Ryan)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases first juvenile scallops

The organization has deposited 50 million larvae in the bay since 2011, but the release of 100,000 juveniles was a first.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota GOP collected $84,061 total in the most recent fundraising period from July 1, to Sept. 30, according to financial reports available on the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections website.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Contributions bulge for Sarasota Republicans

The Republican Party of Sarasota raised $84,061 during the latest fundraising reporting period - more than 10 times the $6,048 collected by the Democratic Party of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Sarasota businesses have tolerated summer construction of the Main Street improvement project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Main Street re-opens, work continues on 301

The city of Sarasota debuts a new brick sidewalk west of Five Points Park while landscape improvements begin on U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival kicked off Saturday, Oct. 12. This year's festival features longtime favorites such as children's train rides, charity pumpkin games, a petting zoo and frog-jumping championships, but it also includes new acts, such as the Gunslinger Monster Truck Show and the Justino Zoppe Magic Show.

  • East County
  • News
Bruyonna Graneum, a sophomore, freshmen Duraia Cox-Gibson and Precious Mitchell and sophomore Emaya Austin
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Dance

Braden River High School held its homecoming dance Oct. 12. At the 'Comic Book' themed dance, held in the school's gym, students could watch clips of super hero movies on a projector screen as they grooved.

  • East County
  • Schools
David and Lisa Arent with Jeff and Cary Woods
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 12, 2013
'Masquerade'

'Masquerade'

  • Black Tie
Juan Cabo, Kerstin Goldberg and Heath Tudor
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 12, 2013
18th annual Sunset Silent Auction 'Feelin' Groovy'

18th annual Sunset Silent Auction 'Feelin' Groovy'

  • Black Tie
Alesia and Roy Collins from North Port
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: IDS Party on the Pass

The 3rd Annual Interior Design Society (IDS) Party on the Pass was held at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Local businesses and members enjoyed the sunset on the bay with dinner and live music. There was a silent auction that benefited the Trinity Charity and the Education Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laura Abbott with Maggie
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Dog Ranch Rescue's day out

Local dog vendors and adoption centers spent the day at Evie's Family Center, Saturday Oct. 12. Big Dog Ranch Rescue organized the event, which invited families to enjoy the warm weather and find a new friend to bring home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Morale is at an all-time low. We feel like the rug is being pulled out from underneath us,” Sarasota County Area Transit bus driver Bill Litzan, Sarasota Observer, Oct. 10
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2013
Quotes Observed: Oct. 5 - Oct. 12

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 6.5 mile paddle board race begins.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota SUP Race Series

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted the third race of the 1st annual Sarasota SUP Race Series Saturday, Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Runners race off the start line at Phillippi Shores 7K.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi 7K and 1 mile Fun Run

Runners gathered at Phillippi Shores Elementary School Saturday, Oct. 12, for the 7K and 1 mile Fun Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney improved to 4-1 with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
Cougars win on the road

The Cardinal Mooney High football team rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 14-12 victory over St. Pete Catholic Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA Head of Upper School Noel Dougherty crowns Homecoming Queen Emma Holland and Homecoming King Quinton Fitzgerald during halftime.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

The Out-of-Door Academy held its Homecoming game tonight versus the Community School of Naples. Seniors Quinton Fitzgerald and Emma Holland were crowned this year's Homecoming King and Queen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA sophomore running back Chris Poole carries the ball on the Thunder’s opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Football vs. Community School of Naples

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to the Community School of Naples 49-0 in its Homecoming game tonight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Santarsiero, Fran Talley and Carolyn Robinson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths Food Bank Orange Peel Awards

All Faiths Food Bank recognized local Hunger Action Heroes for their efforts during Hunger Action Month Friday, Oct. 11, at All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rosie O'Donnell purchased this Casey Key beachfront home Thursday for $5 million. Courtesy of The Hedge Team at Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 11, 2013
Rosie O'Donnell's new view: Casey Key beachfront

Television personality and comedian Rosie O'Donnell closed on the purchase of a $5 million home on Casey Key Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 11, 2013

Today's Stories: Manatee and Sarasota counties disagree on joint-transit system; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case lingers into November; Longboat Key residents protest boating behavior; Sarasota Opera celebrates Verdi; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Club President Phyllis Black with husband, and club Vice President, Jack
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club luncheon

Members of the Longboat Key Republican Club met for the first luncheon of the season Friday, Oct. 11. The Longboat Key Club and Resort hosted the event. Guest speaker Richard Pierro gave a presentation on Obamacare.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the 40th CLEA class. Courtesy of Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 11, 2013
Citizens graduate Sheriff's Office program

A group of 22 citizens graduated from a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office program designed to give an inside look at law -enforcement operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Oct. 15 meeting was scheduled so county commissioners could try to set an interlocal agreement allowing them to secure a procurement for private sector bids to run a shared system.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 11, 2013
Joint transit meeting canceled

An Oct. 15 joint commission meeting on the possibility of merging transit systems has been canceled because of the inability of Sarasota and Manatee counties to come up with a plan both sides support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beer Can Island is a popular spot for boaters, particularly during weekends.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 11, 2013
Lands End, Beer Can incidents draw complaints

Lands End residents feel that some fishermen and boaters are becoming increasingly aggressive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key beach has surged in popularity after being voted the No. 1 beach in America in 2011.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons to love Siesta Key

There's a lot to love about Sarasota, but Siesta Key is truly a jewel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hearings for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case are scheduled into November.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2013
Colony case lingers into November

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May noted Thursday that meaningful settlement talks with Colony Lender must be had for the case to come to any sort of a conclusion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwoman Marie Avery with committee members Shawna Hickscranston and JoAnn Strutt
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dine, Dance and Donate

Guests gathered at Fete Ballroom Thursday, Oct. 10, for a silent auction event benefiting All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alex Finnerty, Grace Castilow, Ashley Abrams and Jordana Gentile read some of their poetry
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle's Dragonfly Cafe

Booker Middle School's Room 130 turned into the Dragonfly Cafe Thursday, Oct. 10. Students of Mrs. Fox's 8th grade Creative Writing class shared their work. This is the first Dragonfly Cafe of the 2013/2014 academic year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teri Hansen presents Jeff Hazelton with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 10, 2013
Rear road into Publix closed

The rear access road from State Road 64 into the Lakewood Ranch Gateway/Publix Plaza will be closed through Tuesday, Oct. 15 so workers can fix a water main.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Gladiators seeking players

The Bradenton Gladiators are looking for prospective players for the 2014 football season.

  • East County
  • Sports
A 3 p.m. hearing today is scheduled in U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K Rodney May’s courtroom for a status update for all affected parties.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2013
Government shutdown affects Colony settlement

U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee William Maloney's office is not functioning due to the government shutdown.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Southwest Florida Christian 3-0 Oct. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Sarasota Christian nets win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 17-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-18 Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Lady Thunder sweep Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-19, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The reception will take place at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort, 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2013
Public invited to meet ULI panelists

The reception will kick off the Urban Land Institute's five-day study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Silencieux snapped this photo of the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
We have a winner ...

Out of all the entries in The Observer's Ringling Bridge photo contest, Nancy Silencieux's snapshot of the iconic landmark garnered the most votes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Holiday happenings

Children at Temple Emanu-El celebrated Sukkot.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
« 1250 1251 1252 1253 1254 1255 1256 1257 1258 1259 »
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
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
  • April 4, 2026
Longboat police chief talks digital security with Kiwanians
2
Lakewood Ranch's Jerry and Marilyn Schneider, who have been married for 63 years, enjoy the live music at Music on Main April 3.
  • April 4, 2026
Dancers show off their moves at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch
3
St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • April 4, 2026
St. Regis on track to receive permanent certificate of occupancy, eyes tennis courts
4
The Fruitville Townhomes site plan to replace the vacant former Sarasota Lanes bowling center.
  • April 4, 2026
Fruitville bowling alley submits plans to redevelop into 4-story townhomes
5
Mitchell Meissner lines up his putt on the third green of the Commander Course at Lakewood National Golf Club. He carded six under par in the second round, pulling into a 10-way tie for 10th place.
  • April 3, 2026
Front runner emerges on second day of 2026 LECOM Suncoast Classic

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 © 2026 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