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  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 10, 2017
Entangled loggerhead turtle missing near Longboat

Mote Marine Laboratory is asking those on Longboat and surrounding areas to look out for the turtle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer Amelia and Doug Manning
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Business Briefs

Discount Computers Inc. celebrates 25 years; White Aluminum buys Gingrich Glass & Aluminum; Marianne LeBar joins the Million Dollar Guild

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Best of Cops Corner

Drugs, DayGlo thongs, dogs on the beach - they're all part of the beat for Longboat Key police. As usual, officers handled cases that ranged from serious to strange and sometimes silly. Here are our favorite Cops Corners from the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Stephanie Hannum, Olivia Borchers and Alene Fowler
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2014
One big wish granted

Volunteer wish granters Alene Fowler and Stephanie Hannum surprised 14-year-old Olivia Borchers with a One Direction-themed party last week, to inform her that her wish, through Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, was going to be granted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 15, 2013
Cougars charge past Tornadoes

Antonio Blakeney scored 28 points to lead the Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team to a 65-52 victory over Booker Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brandon Lee in "The Crow." Source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2018
Binge Blog: Pets are good

"The Crow," starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott and Rochelle Davis, and "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," starring Jim Carrey, Courtney Cox and Sean Young, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Serenade."
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • November 25, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Serenade,' 'Illuminations' and 'Who Cares?'

Iain Webb continues to wow with his thoughtful programming for the season. The official kick-off performance to the 2013-2014 season featured two of George Balanchine's most famous works - "Serenade" and "Who Cares?" - and the very first ballet that Sir Frederick Ashton choreographed for the New York City Ballet (Balanchine's company) in 1950, "Illuminations."

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Jai, Chris Caswell, Bob Turoff, Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy in The Players' "Urinetown"
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Urinetown'

'Urinetown: The Musical' runs through April 27, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Ed Chiles, right, meets with Village residents. Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Our View: The eroding of who we are?

To a great extent, none of us should be surprised by how far we've come. From the post-Revolutionary War, when there were large pockets of Americans who wanted absolutely no government, to today, when the IRS has become a political organization of tyrannical thugs and Big Brother is cataloging your every phone call.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rachel Moulton in "Grounded."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Peter Herke stands in front of his car collection, which includes several racing BMWs, a Porsche, a Pantera and his daily driver: a customized 1972 BMW 2002, dubbed "Shorty," whose back end he cut off.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 21, 2012
Life in the Fast Lane: Peter Herke

Retired racecar driver and Sarasota resident Peter Herke built a career on his mechanical expertise and desire to continue pushing the limits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 30, 2009
City mulls furlough, layoffs

To make up for a shortfall of nearly $9 million, the city considers cutting more jobs and asking employees to go unpaid for two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Livia Mendonca hits the ball as Melissa Roberts prepares to help out her teammate during the Siesta Key Gulf Open, Saturday, July 9 at Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!

The Siesta Key Gulf Open, part of the Dig the Beach volleyball series, took place Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 on Siesta Key Public Beach. The weekend had 325 teams sign up to play in all of the different divisions including Open, AAA, AA, A, BB, B, co-ed and juniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

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  • Things To Do
The Incredible Reindeer, played by William Terrell, Cameron Boyer, John Smith and Connor Shilling, helped save Christmas.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Christmas Musical

First-grade students at Gene Witt Elementary School showed off their talents during the school's musical production of The Incredible Reindeer Dec. 15-16. The musical told the story of how the Incredible Reindeer saved Christmas after foggy weather, Rudolph's cold and an asteroid nearly kept Santa Claus from taking flight. The Gene Witt 'Orff' estra entertained students and guests before the start of the show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • October 27, 2012
PREEN & CHIC: Key to the Cure 2012

PREEN & CHIC: Key to the Cure 2012

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 3, 2016
Colony board approves redevelopment plan

Unicorp is hoping to convince the Four Seasons hotel chain to operate its planned five-star hotel at the Colony.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 23

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch celebrates its 20th birthday on Oct. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrates Lakewood Ranch turning 20

Thousands expected to attend Oct. 23 festivities at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
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