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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
New walkers welcome

Readers of the 'Island Beat' column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 24, 2012
JAN. 24: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 25, 2011
County to update Siesta Key Beach plans

Cost overruns on a beach improvement plan have concerned county commissioners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Mote's replica takes a bite out of extinct shark

If you're looking for some giant pearly whites for your next photo-op, check out Mote Marine Aquarium's new replica of a megalodon shark jaw.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota predicts snow at Friday stroll

Get into the holiday spirit at the Holiday Stroll at Southside Village Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 16, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Friday Fest on the Bay

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall's final Friday Fest on the Bay will be happening tonight and will feature musical guests Big Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2010
Make your online vote count

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Energetic clergymen lead Key churches

The Rev. Bruce Porter, of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, has recovered from shoulder surgery he had last November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 6, 2011
Sheriff's office conducts third gun trade-in program

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will hold its third gun turn-in event in the past 18 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 13, 2011
Animal Services hosts adopt-a-thon

Prospective pet owners can adopt dogs and cats at reduced rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2011
WCIND pushes for Jewfish Key dredging

Beach material caving in the authorized boating channel near Jewfish Key will be dredged later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Marilyn Rothschild

Marilyn Rothschild is a Longboat Key resident who loves to sculpt. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 1, 2012
Nov. 1: Daily Headlines Video

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

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Jinkees!

Jim Laughlin surprised guests at Sunday's Fur and Feathers fundraiser at the Local Bean, when he pulled up in a decked-out 1966 Chevy Van that he transformed into the Mystery Machine from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Our Town: A hair 'do'

Deb Applebee finally went for the big cut Sunday, Oct. 14, during the Team Believe Martinis and Makeovers fundraiser on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 24, 2012
City schedules meet and greet with police chief candidates

The community event will be held Friday, Oct. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Out - of - Door Academy Fourth and Fifth Graders Strum Seasonal Songs

The fourth and fifth graders at Out - of - Door Academy played a variety of holiday songs Tuesday, Dec. 19 at the school cafeteria for parents and teachers. Over 100 students played instruments and sang songs like Carol of the Bells and Jingle Bells. The students have been practicing playing their instruments since September. 'It gives all of the kids a goal and they get excited about practicing and sharing their music,' said Orchestra Director Dr. Linda Vasilaki. 'This is the first night many of the students are playing music together, it's a spring board to the next level.' A few seniors from Out - of - Door Academy High School came to conduct and play with the younger children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Dogged duo promote lawn party

John Wild and his canine companion, Ripley, stopped by the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Chamber office Friday, Sept. 28, to drop off tickets for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations

Chairman Joseph Jaudon and District Manager Jim Ward resigned from their respective posts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Renaissance Rally

Students at Booker High School were honored at the Renaissance Rally Friday, Feb. 22 at the schools courtyard to showcase their hard work. Students with a 3.0 GPA or above were invited to participate in games, dancing, and a raffle for a 2002 Saturn SL. Mayor Susan Atwell handed the keys over to sophomore Megan Adams. 'I need to get my permit now and learn how to drive a manual,' said Adams smiling. Students wore different colored dog tags to represent their GPA. Students with a bronze tag had between a 3.0 and 3.5 GPA, silver 3.5 to 4.0, and students wearing a gold dog tag had a 4.0 or above. Community businesses like Publix, PPI Technologies and Best Buy donated gift cards, volunteer hours, and food.

  • Sarasota
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