Your Observer

Nick Friedman
July 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Trivia Challenge

Glenridge residents split into teams and put their thinking caps on for the retirement home's monthly trivia challenge event. Residents were asked questions in various categories, including music, politics and popular culture.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
July 2, 2012

Commission to set maximum millage rate

Town Manager David Bullock has recommended a 1.8872 millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
July 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: MaineMax Boat Show

If anyone at St. Armands Circle was in the market for a new boat, then June 30 was his or her day. MarineMax Sarasota took over St. Armands Circle for the 10th Annual St. Armands Boat Show. Plenty of passersby climbed aboard to captain their favorite boat. MarineMax Sarasota is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. It is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
July 1, 2012

VIDEO: Festival Parade of Boats

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats was held Friday June 29 in Downtown Sarasota. Enjoy our video of the event.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
July 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Moving Ethos flash mob

Dancers of all shapes, sizes, ages and hair colors took over Lido Key Beach June 30 for the third annual summer flash mob. Surprised beach bums gathered to watch Moving Ethos Dance Company's inspiring performance as the sun set. Although the performance persisted no more than ten minutes, the impact seemed to have lasting impression: 'Do you have any flyers? I want to join!' seemed to be more than a few audience members' reactions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
July 1, 2012

City manager candidates interact with residents

Four Sarasota city manager candidates interacted with city residents Friday night at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
June 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Firecracker 5K

The Second Annual Firecracker 5K took place, Saturday, June 30, out on Siesta Key Public Beach. The 5K and 1-mile fun run was sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and was sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
June 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Speak Out Against Impaired Driving

Members of the East County community rallied against drinking under the influence of drugs and alcohol today, during the Speak Up Against Impaired Driving event.

East County
News

Rachel S. OHara
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Moving Ethos Flash Mob on Siesta Key Beach

Moving Ethos dancers and community members performed a flash mob dance, Friday, June 29, out on Siesta Key Public Beach. The group planned to perform on Lido Beach on Saturday and back on Siesta Key Beach on Sunday at 7 pm. The group performed to an orchestral version of Kings of Leon's 'Use Somebody' and 'Clair de Lune'.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
June 29, 2012

June 29: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 29, 2012

IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Suzanne Atwell

Mayor Suzanne Atwell was appointed in May to be the mayor of the city of Sarasota for another year.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friendliest Catch

There were boats that caught 10-fish each, some with all bites and no catch and there was even a fisherman's tale of 100-pound fish at The Friendliest Catch catch-and-release fishing outing on June 29. The fun event for the physically and mentally challenged hosted by the Sarasota Outboard Club is part of the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Basketball Camps

More than 100 East County boys and girls hit the court for Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High's basketball camps June 25-29. Participants learned basic basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting and rebounding, among others, while participating in scrimmages, competitions and contests.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
June 29, 2012

City manager candidates arrive today

The city of Sarasota will welcome four city manager candidate finalists to Sarasota tonight and Saturday.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

Some of the East County's most talented young actors took the stage in the musical production Disney's Aladdin Jr. June 28-29, as part of the Lakewood Ranch High's 11th annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp. Participants enjoyed exploring all aspects of the performing arts, including drama, dance, voice and art, during the two-week camp, which ran June 18-29.

East County
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Prix's "Pre-Race" Party & Fashion Show

The Suncoast Grand Prix had hundreds of people attend their "Pre-Race" Party & Fashion Show Thursday, June 28, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
June 29, 2012

Debby erodes south Siesta

As Sarasota County begins assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby, officials suspect major erosion on south Siesta Key beaches.

Siesta Key
News

Pam Eubanks
June 29, 2012

Update: Lakewood Ranch woman found

Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch, was located last night in Sarasota.

East County
News

Eddie Kirsch
June 28, 2012

June 28: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Nick Friedman
June 28, 2012

In Memoriam: Ulla Searing

Ulla Searing, noted philanthropist and supporter of the arts, dies at 99.

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
June 28, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tammy Halsted

After 34 moves in her life Tammy Halsted says this one feels like home. Read more about her in our candid "five things."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 28, 2012

Chapel lends a helping hand in Haiti

Craig Holliday, Bob Million, Sarah Schlesinger, Fred Teeter, Maria Wattleworth and the Rev. Kathi Wiggins, of Siesta Key Chapel, left Saturday, June 23, for a weeklong mission trip to Institution Univers, in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 28, 2012

Janson fulfills Olympic dream

Lacy Janson is one of the most decorated pole-vaulters in U.S. history and now the Sarasota native can add Olympian to her list of accolades.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 28, 2012

Booker Middle School students take flight

Three eighth-grade Booker Middle School students recently won first place in their division at the Florida State History Fair, held in Tallahassee. Camille Armington, Kaley deLeon and Caitlin Gish were recognized for creating a website called, "Amelia Earhart: Aviator for Women's Rights."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
June 28, 2012

Lakewood Ranch woman still missing

Authorities are searching for 19-year-old Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Tropical Storm Debby impacts City Island

Tropical Storm Debby forced four large boats to the City Island shore, uprooted a sea grape tree in Bayfront Island Park and caused damage to an island restaurant's dock.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 28, 2012

City manager candidate: Edward 'Ed' Mitchell

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected now include two Florida city manager candidates. This is the last of three city managers the Sarasota Observer has profiled.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 28, 2012

Salvation Army utilizes vacant building

An agreement between the city and the Salvation Army will allow the nonprofit to take possession of a vacant police substation on Central Avenue for $1 a year.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Debby dominates Key

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 28, 2012

Airport unveils marketing campaign

Sarasota-Bradenton International's goal is to reduce 'leakage' 3.8% annually over the next five years.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Beach Road drainage fix faces delay

The $2.8 million improvement project that will replace an outdated system was delayed after changes were made to the design.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
June 28, 2012

Our View: Unbondable credibility

Sarasota City Hall watchers have been clattering a lot lately over the inability of the city to obtain a bond on City Auditor/Clerk Pam Nadalini.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson
June 28, 2012

My View: Hunt them hogs!

The problem appears to be hogs tearing up thousands of acres of publicly owned land in Sarasota County and destroying natural habitat.

Sarasota
Opinion

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Vendors gather for primer on Village maintenance

Eleven of 16 lawn-maintenance firms remained potential bidders for an annual contract for the upkeep of Siesta Key Village after a five-hour tour and forum.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Gulf Gate Library receives commission's blessing

Commissioners say the design for the new Gulf Gate Library could use some shade but gave the project the go-ahead.

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2012

Board celebrates appeal victory

Attorney Art Hardy will have five minutes in front of the Florida Department of Education July 17, to solidify the win.

Siesta Key
News

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