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Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

  • Arts + Culture
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway thanked his parents and mentors during his acceptance speech Sept. 3.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 30, 2010
Chief Lessons

For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city hired Jerry Fogle to assume the new role of parks and recreation director.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
Sarasota hires parks and recreation director

Jerry Fogle, the manager of the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, will lead the city's effort to create more active parks offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features a story about Hart's Landing and a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2014
VIDEO: FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
David Conway. Project Manager Robert Garland discusses the Lift Station 87 project with residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 26, 2013
Lift station update highlights design details

The new engineering team for the troubled project said it has developed plans that will avoid problems the prior engineers could not surmount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Commissioner is a proud new grandpa

Commissioner Jack Duncan has taken on an additional responsibility. He and his wife, Debbie, are the proud new grandparents to Liam James Webster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hanako Owen, Mayuko Seto, Chieko Bransome, Emiko Seto with Cocomi Bransome and Mirai Menta represented Japan
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Gate School International Children's Day

The New Gate School invited families and students to celebrate International Children's Day, Saturday Oct. 26. The school's campus was taken over by booths representing different nations. Children and families got to learn about different cultures, taste international food and enjoy entertainment from around the world.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Sarah Miller

Lakewood Ranch High midfielder Sarah Miller scored nine goals in the team's three final games this season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
Sands Point residents challenge contributions

Richard and Marsha Crawford have filed a complaint alleging that their condominium association did not have the right to use association funds for contributions to the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This circa-1920 cottage at 1621 Seventh St. is priced at $310,000.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • July 19, 2017
A cottage in the city

A 1920s home highlights a historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated 30 years of operation Monday, Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Jack Elka.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key Club: 'Celebration of a dream'

The opening of the Inn on the Beach hotel 30 years ago marked the fulfillment of John Ringling's dream for a grand hotel on the north end that was abandoned more than half a century earlier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Jack Landman Goldsmith

Jack Landman Goldsmith, 102, of Longboat Key, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From the weathered signage to the nearly-empty interior, the former GWIZ property is suffering from a lack of maintenance.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
City researches potential demolition of GWIZ building

With maintenance costs mounting, will the city repair or get rid of an iconic bayfront property?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Three Things: Brand New
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • October 15, 2014
Three Things: Brand New

If you want a brand-new house but don't want to live in a brand-new community, you're in luck. All over town, in Sarasota's great old neighborhoods, there's a building boom going on.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development Board discussed a new methodology for calculating assessments for the district's water irrigation distribution system during their meeting Feb. 3.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD makes assessment changes

Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District are moving forward with a new methodology for calculating assessments for the 2012 fiscal year budget.

  • East County
  • News
Alliance Chairman David Fink accepts the gavel and leadership position from former Chairwoman Annette Gueli.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Annual Membership Luncheon

To celebrate another year - its 10th - the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance offered members salads and socializing, as the group welcomed its new Chairman David Fink, Jan. 21, at the 2015 Annual Membership Luncheon, housed at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. The group also introduced its new board of directors, followed by a presentation on the alliance's history and growth led by Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 2, 2009
Film Review: 'Taking Woodstock'

Something I've always regretted in my life was not having seized the opportunity to attend Woodstock back in 1969. You see, I was one of those pseudo-hippies with a job during summer break, thus suggesting I must have been a true capitalist at heart. I did, however, see the documentary "Woodstock," which hugely reinforced that regret. So, needless to say, I've been eagerly anticipating Oscar-winning director Ang Lee's new film, "Taking Woodstock."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota residents discuss new $100 bill

Observer Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan hits downtown Sarasota to ask locals what they think of the new $100 bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Josh Hill leaps through the air at Rad Parkour.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 18, 2017
Leap of faith keeps parkour teacher moving forward

Sarasota man continues his passion after a horrific motorcycle crash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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