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  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 7, 2024
This Florida cottage brings the past into a modern take on beach living

The Mermaid Cottage, which dates to 1933 and is considered one of the very first homes built on the key, couples a charming past with a modern present.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 28, 2009
Leaking ice machine shuts down county phones

Eight county offices, including the sheriff's office, is without phone service until at least the early afternoon Friday, Aug. 28. Emergency 911 service is not affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2014
Marina Jack to get new look

Halfacre Construction Co. has been chosen to oversee a renovation project at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2024
Glasser/Schoenbaum honors three emerging leaders at annual celebration

The Feb. 29 event celebrated individuals to watch in Sarasota's human services community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • October 12, 2017
Do smartphones cause brain drain?

Separate yourself from your devices and do things the old-fashioned way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 4, 2024
Speak now, or forever …

Time is running out for taxpayers to let elected officials know what they think of the way they’re spending your money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 16, 2017
The perfect setting

The perfect setting

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 23, 2022
Longboat ready to move ahead on condo safety if Tallahassee doesn't

The topic is expected to be raised this week during a Legislature special session in Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2013
Spotlight: From 'Viagra Falls' to Betty White, Lou Cut-ells it to the chase

Most people recognize Lou Cutell because of his many memorable cameos in television and movies: from "Mary Tyler Moore" and "The Golden Girls," to "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 5, 2019
Morgan Gerhart sets the stage for The Players Centre's future

The Players Centre for Performing Arts is making the move to Lakewood Ranch. Morgan Gerhart is leading the way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area first responders in line of fire

Fire chief in Lakewood Ranch says I-75 responses can be treacherous.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 9, 2020
Braden River football will lean on its senior leaders in 2020

Those leaders include the Pirates' NCAA Division I-bound quarterback.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
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  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 24, 2025
ODA graduates reflect on the road ahead

The top graduates of ODA were heavily involved in horseback riding, sports and stem based activities while maintaining success in the classroom.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 18, 2023
Police respond to suspected burglary, find out it's family

Town police received a call of a potential burglary for an out-of-town resident, but it was family that had arrived early. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2011
North Sarasota crime top priority

Sarasota city commissioners will work toward reducing the crime and number of homicides in North Sarasota by enlisting the help of a criminologist who has reduced crime in cities nationwide.

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