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Town Manager Bruce St. Denis says the Islander groins installed last year are an example of an alternative technology that works.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
The Sand Man

On the eve of the Town Commission's decision on which beach renourishment project to choose, both the town manager, beach engineer and consultants back the town's decision to dredge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Actor Sam Rockwell answers audience members' questions. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Actor Sam Rockwell charms Sarasota with more than looks

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts the film actor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
Kiwanis Club strives to fill donation boxes

This year, the Longboat Key group hopes to collect about 2,000 pounds of food during its Spring Food Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Military Academy Honor Guard stands at attention at Tuesday’s School Board meeting.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 17, 2013
Sarasota School Board approves SMA proposal

After denying two other charter school applications, the Sarasota School Board narrowly approved the Sarasota Military Academy's proposal to open a charter middle school on a 12-acre site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristianne Kleine in Ricardo Graziano's ballet "Valsinhas" from the 2012-13 Theater of Dreams. (Courtesy Sarasota Ballet)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 25, 2013
Hot Tickets Roundup

There are so many arts-related events this weekend that it was hard to pick our top four hot tickets. Be sure to pick up a copy of Season Magazine, or click here to view an online version, for all event listings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 12, 2011
My View: Occupiers not like tea partyers

The Occupy protests have spread to Sarasota and continue expanding, but to what end no one seems to know - including the demonstrators.

  • East County
  • Opinion
When she's not teaching Cardio Tennis classes, University Park resident Michele Krause enjoys playing cardio singles with fellow tennis professionals.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2016
A party is her racquet

University Park resident puts her energy into promoting Cardio Tennis.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate Jacobs and Donald Frison
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2014
The Gift of Gospel

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings back 'Black Nativity' for the holiday season.

  • Arts + Culture
"I don't know what it means to discuss our individual performances," says Francis Kelly, left. "It's as if we've always operated as a group. It feels like after this we should go sign a record deal."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 6, 2010
FST's 'Wanderers' flashback in song

Florida Studio Theatre opens the Goldstein Cabaret with three familiar faces and a host of familiar tunes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Rogan & Associates

The financial planning firm Rogan & Associates will celebrate the opening of its new East County location with a special open house tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Lore: Book called Longboat 'an island without soul'

It's safe to say a pair of Rolling Stone writers didn't get the key to Longboat after their 1999 book, 'Florida Beaches.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Orchestra musicians violinist Daniel Jordan and pianist Jonathan Spivey are on the staff of Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photos.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
SMF starts summer on a high note

Get in tune with the 49th year of Sarasota Orchestra's event, the 2013 Sarasota Music Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Our View: Abolish the system

The cynical view is this: Florida Gov. Rick Scott has turned out to be just like the others - another narcissistic politician who lusts for power and will do whatever it takes to buy votes with payoffs.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A Siesta Key Association board member this month reported difficulty getting Florida Power & Light to replace numerous burned-out streetlights on the Key.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
FPL replaces bulbs

Following an airing of the problem during a Siesta Key Association meeting, 25 FPL streetlights are working again on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota High Girls Basketball; ODA swings past Braden River; Sarasota Christian rolls into semifinals; The Concession to hold golf classic

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2016
A Sense of Place: How John D. MacDonald shaped Florida fiction

John D. MacDonald changed the landscape of Florida fiction. In celebration of his 100th birthday, revisit the Sunshine State as he saw it: seedy, sophisticated — and ever beautiful .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shelli Freeland Eddie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
Your candidates: District three

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer will profile the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. We begin this week with the District 3 candidates. District 2 candidates will run in the Feb. 19 issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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