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  • By David Conway |
  • January 8, 2015
Candidates finalized for March commission election

One district race for this year's City Commission election is already decided, while three competitors will face off in the other two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Obituary: Nora Mae Dillon Murphy

Nora Mae Dillon Murphy, 78, of Venice and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2015
FDOT plans Stickney Point Bridge lane closures

The Florida Department of Transportation begins preliminary work on a $4 million rehabilitation project Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Vincent Getchell

Dr. Thomas Vincent Getchell, 73, of Longboat Key and Lexington, Ky., died July 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 6, 2013
S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open

If you lived in Sarasota during the 1940s and '50s, you might remember The Smack, a beloved burger drive-in. S'macks is intended to have the reincarnated feel of that place, albeit with a new name and legacy all of its own -- starting with opening day, Wednesday, Aug. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Student Spotlight: Lauren Henry

Sarasota Christian School senior Lauren Henry is a little more than a month away from graduation, but she has already exceeded the school's community service requirement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2013
Mar Vista hearing canceled

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles will not submit an application before the town's summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2013
SIDELINES

Zumba party fundraiser set for Wave Runner; Cal Ripken All-Stars win championship

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
United Way initiative targets reading proficiency

The United Way of Manatee County has launched its second year of ReadingPals, a program Barney and Carol Barnett, of the Barnett Early Literacy Initiative, fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 28, 2014
Learning Express Toys shares the 'love' in upcoming Loom-a-thon

The Learning Express, 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., invites children to participate in a Loom bracelet-making event, or Loom-a-thon, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Francis Hanrahan

James Francis Hanrahan, 80, of Sarasota, died Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 14, 2014
Students sell treats for a cause

Braden River kindergarten students learn about pet care, raise funds for local rescues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 29, 2014
Siesta Key diver to star on Weather Channel show

Lisa Rollins will be featured on the 'Catching Hell,' which debuts at 9 p.m Sunday, June 1, on the Weather Channel.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2014
S&P upgrades Sarasota County bond rating

An improved bond rating from Standard & Poor's reflects economic recovery in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 21, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 becomes a nonprofit

The Siesta Key group, which is leading the fight against the proposed Big Pass dredge, is raising money for an independent look at the Army Corps' plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 20

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 20

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 27, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 1, 2014
Web Year in Review: November 2013, Missing 14-year-old girl found

Megan Buckley has been found and returned home safely.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 2, 2013
Just Married: Rita Claudino Duclos and Matthew Eric Dudonis

Rita Claudino Duclos and Matthew Eric Dudonis were married July 13, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Arts + Culture
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