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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 4 Family feud 10:45 p.m. - 500 block of Sutton Place. Domestic Violence. Two sisters were arrested for domestic battery after they began throwing punches at each other and breaking objects in a condominium. One of the sisters accused the other one of texting too much on her cell phone.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Beach Bazaar's general manager Wendall Jacobsen opens the doors to  the store.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 30, 2018
Siesta Key businesses feel the financial toll from red tide

As customers stay away, driven by beach conditions, cutbacks in operating hours and staff layoffs begin to mount.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 31

A calendar look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Venice and on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Rotary uncorks fun for charity event

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has started ticket sales for its new Uncorked fundraising event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Alumni club provides community for local Buckeyes

Every Saturday, members of the OSU Alumni Club flood into Captain Curt's on Siesta Key to watch their alma mater - and raise money for local students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Sweethearts set sail for honeymoon

Longboat Key Club and Resort concierge Elaine Levin married her sweetheart, Steve Smith, Jan. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High Girls Swimming
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka City's "triangle" is located at  State Road 70 and County Road 675. Manatee County commissioners denied a request to rezone the property from general agriculture to neighborhood commercial small.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
Myakka 'Triangle' rezone denied

Manatee County Commissioners deny Myakka City "triangle" rezone over safety concerns

  • East County
  • News
"I have to say that, honestly, (the process) hasn't been difficult," choreographer Jolie Rand says. "I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to choreograph at The Players … I have the opportunity to do what I love to do in a place that's my home."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Players' choreography sure to garner some 'applause'

Nestled among the glowing lights of the Vegas Strip lived choreographer Jolie Rand and her daughter, Nikki.

  • Arts + Culture
Jammie Jordan is the new girls soccer coach at Booker High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2020
Booker girls soccer coach brings fresh approach

Jammie Jordan brings experience from football to help rebuild a program in disarray.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Garden Club hosts Gardens in Paradise foe the seventh year.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 12, 2020
See Sarasota's tropical side at Gardens in Paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club will host its seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2015
Theater Review: 'Icons'

Night of the living icons at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 8, 2017
Country Club Shores residents organize against exceptions to Key height restrictions

On Monday evening, the Town Commission considered adjustments to these exceptions in the town code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston believes the nonprofit can do better work if it draws more people to its City Island bird sanctuary.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 7, 2018
Save Our Seabirds plans for future

The nonprofit is preparing for potential expansion, hopeful it can capitalize on Mote moving its aquarium from City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Abby Bannar, Caroline Krupa and Kimmy Comito
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Spoll served as Longboat Key mayor in 2010, 2018 and 2019.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 8, 2021
Longboat Key commissioner George Spoll reflects on his tenure

George Spoll served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2005-2011, and then again from 2017-2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Turandot” runs through March 22 at Sarasota Opera House. Photo by Rod Millington
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera is near perfection in Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot'

'Turandot' principals and chorus alike sang with confidence and gusto.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2009
Too many signs

P&Z board member Hackett upset over number of signs placed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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