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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 25, 2018
'American Animals' is a cautionary tale of those who cross the line to become special

This true-crime comedy/thriller, "American Animals," is unique in that is stars actual participants who are also portrayed by actors.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
As tropical storm Debby drew close in 2012, the sea at North Shore Road  looked a lot different than a placid day in 2019.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat lands millions six years after Tropical Storm Debby

Longboat stands to receive even more money from past hurricanes and storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • January 11, 2012
Market Watch: Continuous stagnation

Capital goods purchases by businesses continue to improve. That's good. Orders for consumer goods, however, remain flat. That's bad because consumer spending represents about 65% of our GDP.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

DSA announces officers for 2011-2012

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2015
Developer plans upscale Rosemary hotel

Boston-based developer Jason Cincotta is moving ahead with plans for a 76-room hotel at 599 Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andreas Leonardo Montilla-Monsalve
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Man stabbed after argument in night club, deputies say

After two men knocked over the victim's drink, he was later hit in the face and stabbed in the back, according to a release from deputies.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis Kate Honea, Doug Staley and Beverly Sutton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards first grants of the year

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation awarded its first grants for the 2014 season at its March 20 breakfast meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Tavern & Whiskey Bar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The World Rowing Championships are coming to Nathan Benderson Park on Sept. 23.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2017
Exciting times ahead for East County sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 27, 2015
The Design Update: Today's Kitchen

In the past decade, people have acknowledged that by designing their kitchens with ample space for cooking and entertaining. Now that kitchens play a role as the centerpiece of the home, floor plans are getting larger and the list of must-have features is changing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 16, 2014
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

Paddy Wagon Irish Pub plans Main Street location

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A flash mob appeared on stage and in the audience to celebrate Barbara Zdravecky’s 20th anniversary with Planned Parenthood
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Celebrating 'Celebrate'; "Creativity at its finest; Sex and then some ...; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Eagle Trace is a 131-unit private gated community at 1808 John Taylor Road in the East County.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
County approves Eagle Trace

The bank-owned 131-acre community will be located just south of State Road 64 and west of Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
A possible hit-and-run occurred just before 2 p.m. at the 4900 block of GMD on Sunday April 2.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 7, 2017
Longboat Key Police seek information on possible hit-and-run

The accident occurred just before 2 p.m. at the 4900 block of GMD on Sunday April 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River defenders Derek Hintze and Chase Balliette tackle Pinellas Park running back Marcelus Ware for no gain. Photos by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 18, 2014
One step forward

The Braden River High football team won its first home playoff game with a 44-28 victory over Pinellas Park in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Nov. 14. A date with Tarpon Springs is next.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
News Briefs

Randy Thompson receives Officer of the Year honor; Officer Lee Smith receives letter of commendation; Longboat Library begins summer hours in May

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Playwright Sarah Bierstock will debut her play at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre production tells story of the walls between us

Playwright Sarah Bierstock shares insights on her world premiere production of “Honor Killing" at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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