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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 12, 2012
April 12: 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
Dr. Richard Aranibar, CEO Andy Guz and Director of Surgical Services John Hall stand in front of the new cardiac catheterization lab.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 18, 2019
After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

After 15 years, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center continues to grow to serve community

  • East County
  • News
Elena Williams tries a virtual reality simulation at An Evening at the Avant-Garde on March 18 at Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College becomes first art and design school to offer virtual reality degree

Starting in the fall of 2018, Ringling College of Art and Design students can get a BFA in VR.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Fritz and Ping Faulhaber. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Faulhaber Family Foundation announced its plans for the Suncoast Science Center Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2012
News Briefs

Siesta Key trolley decision delayed; County seeks damages for Village light pole; Three Siesta bars violate noise ordinance

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota's search for red tide solutions

Scientists, policymakers and everyday citizens take aim at ways to head off another outbreak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After removing hundreds of Australian pines from John Ringling Causeway, the city will create a wider path between St. Armands Circle and the Coon Key Bridge.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2019
Work set to begin on Coon Key trail

After some St. Armands merchants expressed concern about the timing of the project, the city is attempting to accelerate a portion of the construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell took the unusual step of opening a City Commission meeting with a statement criticizing downtown resident and radio host Phil Grande.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 21, 2011
Homeless battle continues

After a downtown resident bused in homeless people to dine in front of the vice mayor's house, Mayor Suzanne Atwell attacked that stunt.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 18

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset from a beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners discussed the possibility of a paid beach parking program.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
County officials consider variety of traffic improvements on the key

Among proposed traffic improvements on Siesta Key are traffic calming measures, a bike share program and a water taxi.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Diane McFarlin has served as publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune for the last 13 years. (GCBR file photo)
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2012
Sarasota publisher takes UF post

Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, has been named dean of the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2019
East County weather page photo: September 26

Gordon Silver captured this hummingbird clearwing moth feeding on nectar in Del Webb Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 26

Ron Horn captured this manatee sipping rain water from a downspout on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: August 22

Mark Williamson captured this posing pelican at the docks pf Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 22

This dragonfly on a tree in South Lido captured the attention of photographer Michael Cohen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock, left, earns an annual salary of $181,688. Town officials are considering Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer as Bullock's replacement. Harmer earns an annual salary of $207,625.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 12, 2017
Convenient, but ...

Longboat’s Town Commission appears ready to hire Sarasota County’s Tom Harmer as the next town manager. He looks like a good fit. But do you buy the first car you see and like?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 7, 2012
Commission to appoint board members tonight

The commission will make appointments to four town boards at tonight's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • February 17, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Half Shell Seafood House

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Half Shell Seafood House

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 15, 2012
Observed: Time for this editor to step down from Pelican post

It was fitting, I thought, that the Siesta Key Association's annual meeting March 10 was the last event on the Key that I would cover for the Pelican Press.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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