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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 22, 2024
The price for our liberty

At 3 p.m. Monday, pay your respects: At least observe a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2010
Observe a happy Fourth of July

Coming soon to a newsstand near you: The Longboat Observer will feature its special "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" section in its July 1 issue in honor of the Fourth of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Jungle Gardens to welcome albino badger

APRIL FOOLS - Due to an albino alligator named Pearl turning out to be such a success for Smuggler's Cove, Jungle Gardens will only be accepting albino animals going forward, in hopes of creating an albino petting zoo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
East County weather page photo: Dec. 10

Monica Mingote, of Bradenton, submitted this photo of a “furious sky” from Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 10

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this photo of “fire in the sky” over Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Coach pins leadership on senior wrestlers

Lakewood Ranch has an experienced group in 2019-2020.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 22, 2014
A&E Weekend Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 17, 2009
MY VIEW: Global-warming e-mails matter

Quite the brouhaha has erupted over revelations that scientists at the heart of studying global warming have apparently been cooking the data and then trying to cover it up.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Making a mark on the competition

Sarasota 12-year-old has been playing in the Girls’ 18s singles division for the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 18, 2012
Joseph Ryan: A Life out Loud

It's hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2017
Siesta Key trolley exceeds expectations

Sarasota County Area Transit staff are confident the Siesta Key Breeze open-air circulator will last longer than its six-month test period.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 7, 2016
FDOT announces detours, delays for I-75 and University Parkway

Because of the construction on the Diverging Diamond Interchange, drivers must take Exit 210 rather than 213 if driving overnight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 10, 2015
Commission candidates file March finance reports

After advancing to a runoff, the remaining candidates for the District 2 and 3 City Commission seats have been in a tight financial horserace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 18, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Elks hosts 'Stuff the Truck' event Saturday to feed hungry children.

Busy weekend for Lakewood Ranch Elks who host a food collection on Saturday and a Car Show and Vendor Fair on Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2021
Bird Key Yacht Club welcomes new commodore

Dave Thomas is the board's leader, but he knows he couldn't do it without a team of volunteers and staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 7, 2010
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreo

Ballet dancer Jose Manuel Carreño talks about his friendship with retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren, the value of stage training and the launch of his new Sarasota dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2020
Community support carries Willow's Cafe through challenging circumstances

Despite opening during a statewide lockdown, the owner of the Rosemary District restaurant is determined to make things work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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