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"Motherless Brooklyn" opened Nov. 1.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 4, 2019
Edward Norton takes over in 'Motherless Brooklyn'

The book-to-film adaption parallels today's society.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Style: You can take it with you

Figure out which travel bag and accessory is best for you this holiday season.

  • LWR Life
Five-O Donut Co. provided several flavors of doughnuts for guests at the Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Party April 21. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 13, 2018
Five-O Donut Co. to open second location

Five-O Donut Co. owner Christine Nordstrom announced she will open a South Sarasota store with the same offerings in September.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 8, 2018
'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Officer Jeffery Houchins
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 8, 2018
Longboat officer suspended over crime-scene photos

A Longboat Key police officer found to have taken photos of dead bodies has been suspended with pay as the department investigates his behavior and the town reviews its hiring policies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District South Supervisor Michelle Patterson Bloom says construction traffic for the new Costco site is impacting roads paid for by residents of Heritage Harbour.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 12, 2019
Who will fill Costco-related potholes?

East Bradenton construction traffic impacting Heritage Harbour roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 21, 2019
The Buccaneer restaurant on track for 2020 groundbreaking

Columbia Restaurant Group President Richard Gonzmart looks forward to paying homage to the legendary Longboat eatery.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The data-sharing agreement comes on the heels of the county's approval to open two libraries for Sunday hours
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 10, 2019
County and School Board OK library agreement

The initiative is specifically aimed at increasing digital-resource access for students and educators.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Gotcha characterized its vehicular transit service as successful, it decided to terminate operations effective today after the city selected another vendor to operate a bike-share program.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2019
City selects bike share operator

As the city of Sarasota pursues a bike rental partnership, the transportation service Gotcha announced it will end operations effective immediately.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Ranch's Frank English talks about nature with Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson before the start of the Aug. 14 community workshop at the Courtyard by Marriott at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast plans new vision, Alexander Cherp murderer convicted

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 10, 2019
School board finalizes 2019-20 budget, millage rate

$874 million passes by 3-2 vote, with objections raised over reliance on reserve funds.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jim Brown
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
Brown has contributed far more than his share

Veteran commissioner withdraws from re-election bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Lisa Fulk of Sunshine Canning said The Market's second season should be bigger than last year.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2018
The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens new season

The Market at Lakewood Ranch opens a new season.

  • East County
  • News
Cast members Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 17, 2018
MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ season two premieres Jan. 22

Cast members and super fans took to Facebook Live Dec. 17 to announce the new season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 16, 2019
Report on Longboat fatal crash concludes driver, cyclist share responsibility

New York bicycle rider was killed in crash with parked truck on Gulf of Mexico Drive in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 29, 2019
'Booksmart' soars with excellent female actors, scriptwriters and director

Amazing actor chemistry, a clever script and hilarious concept make for a new classic fueled by girl power.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The sculpture sits on the pier at Beach Access 2, along with a Christmas tree and a new 22-foot flagpole.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 20, 2017
Flagpole and sand sculpture on Siesta honor veterans

Reopen Beach Road President Mike Cosentino said the sculpture is a thank you to veterans who help protect free speech.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jellyfish float in along a groin on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellyfish

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This preliminary site plan shows a large 16 acre wetland that will dominate the project. Residences will be clustered to the east to avoid wetland impacts. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2018
Lockwood Ridge housing project approved

Neal Communities plans villas for new neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
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