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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 19, 2019
Traffic a key issue in suit against Promenade

Siesta Key residents say the project will only exacerbate issues near U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beyond Yoga, T.Georgiano's Boutique, $95
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion Insider: Athletic wear

Getting started on your fitness routine starts with the right outfit.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2020
The pressure is on, Mote

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Manatee County Public Safety Director Jacob Saur says the new system should help residents get the information they seek faster.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 12, 2020
Manatee County launches 311 call center

New system intended to improve customer experience in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 1, 2021
Zunz announces resignation from commission

Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2017
Welcome, commissioners

New Commissioners Hagen Brody and Jennifer Ahearn-Koch say it’s difficult to determine a top priority. They should read Tom Barwin’s 2016 budget letter. That will sober them up quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bill and Tina Gardner (center) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with their children, Jennifer Shimkonis, Doug Gardner, Julie Warren and Billy Gardner.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch couple celebrates 60th anniversary at the Country Club

Lakewood Ranch octogenarians celebrate their 60-year marriage at the Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Public Works Project Manager Robert Halbach says the improvements will improve traffic flow in the area.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 18, 2019
Public-private partnership improves traffic flow in Lakewood Ranch

County will work with Publix to execute Lorraine Road/State Road 70 intersection improvements.

  • East County
  • News
Teicher played a few of her favorite songs and even one of her own after hours Thursday, Aug. 11, at Pastry Art.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 17, 2011
Scene & Heard

Have you seen this face?; Strauss whips Blues Fest into shape; Carreño Dance Festival features youth; Book club dons '60s fashions for 'The Help'

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Schafer holds a scallop shell she found at last year's search.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 14, 2017
Sarasota Bay Watch prepares for the Great Scallop Search of 2017

The 10th annual scallop search will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Matthew Holler
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The Fabulous Lipitones'

FST's newest production is living in harmony.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Man at work

As Florida Studio Theatre's general manger for two years, James Lemons is a jack-of-all-trades. As the company moves along on its new Gompertz Theatre project, Lemons' job has become even more hands-on.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed McCrane, Steve Litschauer and Joby Smith answer residents' questions.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Disaster experts urge Longboaters to learn from Hurricane Michael's devastation

Bay County's emergency management director says a lot of what happened in Mexico Beach in 2018 could happen here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 11, 2012
Sands Point resident drops contribution complaint

Positive Change founder Rick Crawford agreed to drop his complaint and 'bury the hatchet' with Sands Point Condominium Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 8, 2019
Robert M. “Bob” Dutton, Sr.

Robert M. Dutton, Sr. passed away on February 23, 2019 under hospice care at home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Dreyfus said he has always been interested in the arts and always liked finding treasures. This is a way to combine the two.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboater shells out inspiration

Robert Dreyfus creates a fresh art installation each year on the beach of the Banyan Bay Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Table" shows at RIAF through Oct. 18.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: 'The Table'

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Forget global warming; data show next Ice Age is more likely

Constant change has been a part of the Earth’s climate history since the planet was formed 4.5 billion to 4.6 billion years ago. There has never been a long period of flat-line temperature in the history of the sphere.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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