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For years, residents have identified the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue as dangerous. After another fatal crash in the area, a group hopes officials will help make the street safer.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 22, 2017
Siesta crash highlights street safety concerns

In the wake of another fatal collision, residents near Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue are focused on making the road safer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bo Gilmour and Olivia Thorning Little
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 2, 2011
Scene & Heard

Olivia Thorning Little's star continues to rise; Asolo Rep's 'My Fair Lady' serenades the press

  • Arts + Culture
Bubby enjoys biting at the water that shoots out of a hose during his time in the outdoor play area.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Canine Campers

Kelsey Baker unlocks the back door of her car to let out her beagle, Barkley, and ushers him off toward the front door of Camp Bow Wow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 23, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Obituary: Doris Lytle

Doris Lytle, 88, of Naples and formerly of Longboat Key and Andover, Mass., died Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota senior pitcher Brittany Bendel will lead the Lady Sailors against rival Riverview Feb. 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Drake and President Fred Kagi
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Christmas party

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant was closed to customers on the evening of Dec. 10 for Longbeach Village Association's annual Christmas party. Residents of the Village, some dressed as elves and Santa Claus, came out to celebrate the holidays and their neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Randy Moore, director of the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 24, 2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrates the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ken Thompson Park. The festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 3, 2015
Women’s Golf Association tees off its season

Longboat Key Club welcomed back its Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Commission candidates Larry Grossman, Mayor Jim Brown, Irwin Pastor, Gene Jaleski and Commissioner Phill Younger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 9, 2013
Library checks out commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission turned a new page Monday when they met with Longboat Library members for the first candidate forum of this year's election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Jaeger, Laura Avery and Mark Ormond lead Ringling College's gallery programming. They say the Selby Gallery, which will be demolished in December to make room for a new arts center, has been a focal point of many students’ experiences.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Last Picture Show: Selby Gallery closes its doors

After serving as the Ringling College of Art and Design’s artistic hub for more than 30 years, the Selby Gallery will close in December to make room for a new visual arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Julia Butler shows off her handmade butterfly accessories.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2015
Of butterflies and becoming bigger

All God’s Children voluntary pre-K students spent weeks caring for caterpillars and watching their transformations within the classroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Engines will be on display when the Cruzin' to the Hop Car Show returns to Lakewood Main Street on Sept. 6.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 23, 2017
New sponsors spark Lakewood Ranch car show on Main

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities now in charge

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • April 10, 2019
Record run for Doggies for Duchenne 5k

Just how much did the race raise? $20,637.

  • East County
  • News
MTI Students Zachary Wenzel, Travis Vanhouten, Elizabeth Steinke, Francisco Suarez, Kara Varnadore, Jake Gollin, Clint Michael and Juan Villaseca
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Village de Chefs food and wine fest

The Village de Chefs Food and Wine Festival was held at Powel Crosley Estate Wednesday, Oct. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 12, 2011
Ortiz competes in national championships

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz was one of 40 girls selected to compete in the national finals of the 2011 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships Dec. 10 in San Diego.

  • East County
  • Sports
Babara Najmy, Barb McSweeney and Traci Smullen show off a check for $905 that McSweeney donated to the Lake Club Women'     s Giving Circle off sales of her jewelry at Wine, Women & Jewels.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 18, 2017
Passion, altruism in Lakewood Ranch combine to form coolest club

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Tre Gregory
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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