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  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • March 19, 2014
Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

Common Nonsense: Hit me again, barkeep, and again, and again

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paul Hoback is the next president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, succeeding Rick Piccolo after 30 years.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 7, 2025
New CEO brings airport rebirth expertise to SRQ

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh International Airport into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on a similar legacy built by Rick Piccolo at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim McAninch
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Artist Kim McAninch is learning how to bring her art to Longboat Key

The artist recently decided to buy a home on the Key and takes inspiration from its coast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 24, 2012
May 24: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Doctors Express opens urgent care center

Community residents and neighbors are invited to an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 15, at the Doctors Express neighborhood urgent care center, located at 2901 S. Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Lui crafts a cross at a previous Mixon Harvest Festival.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 20, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, the Mixon Harvest Festival will feature live entertainment, games, vendors and plenty of citrus at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra members Bobby Nunes, Stephanie Bloch and Hugo Bliss pose with Joseph McKenna, president and CEO of the orchestra.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2024
Sarasota Orchestra composes a climate-proof future

The Sarasota Orchestra moves ahead on its new music center as it welcomes a new maestro.

  • Arts + Culture
Campers practice climbing the web.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Education Center at Temple Beth Israel to host first fundraiser

Program Director Susan Goldfarb highlights the new educational programs and The Education Center's decades-themed fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 19, 2023
Bradenton Beach Sewer project continues through July

The latest project update says some traffic disruption may occur along Gulf Drive South.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2024
Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will feature all-you-can-eat fish and other fried fare.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Historical Society Fish Fry

The Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place tonight at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kylie Caffrey and Ava Laurie. Photo by Liz Ramos.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2020
Masked ninja in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield residents try innovative ways to protect bird feeder.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 26, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Barrier Island Realty Group displays new sign; Michael Saunders & Co. announces record sales

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The services offered at these regularly established sites include diabetes education and screening, blood pressure tests, pregnancy testing, HIV and tuberculosis testing, adult immunizations and health education.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2011
County offers low cost health services

The Sarasota County Health Department will offer free and low cost health services to various locations around the city next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 14, 2010
Public invited to explore Selby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is inviting everyone to visit the gardens for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Explore the garden conservatory, koi pond, mangrove walk, banyan cove and outdoor butterfly garden - plus a tea tasting inside the Carriage House. Special activities will be offered for children in the Kid's Corner. 'Thanks to a generous grant from the Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust, we are very excited to be able to share this beautiful place with the public,' said Selby Gardens CEO Tom Buchter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi, dressed as Santa Claus, stoops down to greet 3-year-old Lili Michel on Dec. 21 at Nathan Benderson Park as Lili's mother, Katrina (left), watches. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Fire Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 7, 2020
Longboat Fire Department provides holiday surprise for child with CHARGE syndrome

Staff gave many gifts, and a visit from Santa, to 3-year-old Lili and her mom, Katrina, as part of an annual tradition

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
News Briefs

Libraries, AARP offering free tax-return assistance; Volunteers needed for 2012 cleanup; Members sought for emergency services board

  • Siesta Key
  • News
ringling bridge sunset
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 20, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 20

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Feb. 20

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Perrone Construction began demolishing the home at 1233 Hillview Drive earlier this month. Photo courtesy Perrone Construction
  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2019
Waterfront teardowns come with a price

Demand for homes on the water is driving buyers to demolish older houses in Sarasota neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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