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David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2021
Siesta testing gets under the surface

After more than 100 mini reefs have been installed, Siesta Key Association members are beginning to examine their effectiveness.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dr. James Fiorica is taking over as chief medical officer for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 29, 2017
SMH names new chief medical officer

Dr. James Fiorica will take over for Dr. Steve Taylor, who served in the role for seven years before retiring Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kyle Jarrett
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 4, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

Fourteen-year-old Kyle Jarrett shot a personal best 3-under-par 33 to earn medalist honors and help lead the Nolan Middle School golf team to a second-place finish at the Middle School Golf Championships May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 19, 2020
Amendments could make changes to county charter more difficult

A pair of amendments could make it harder to get citizen-initiated amendments on the general election ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 13, 2016
Benderson pitches Osprey redevelopment project

Benderson Development Company is working to finish redeveloping the Shoppes at Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Letter to the Editor

Ranch growth shows no need to incorporate

  • East County
  • News
Junior Lakewood Ranch High first baseman/outfielder Avery Goelz, here celebrating a home run against Manatee High
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Grand-slam talent on Lakewood Ranch softball team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 9, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 29

Jane Novacek captured this egret while enjoying lunch at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
COPS CORNER: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 23, 2020
Edward N. Schaye

Edward N. Schaye of Longboat Key, FL, husband of Harriet B. Schaye of blessed memory, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 just shy of his 91st birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
City Commissioner Hagen Brody is hopeful the county or philanthropic organizations will support a Rosemary District affordable housing project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 12, 2017
City backs Rosemary District affordable housing plans

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes to bring an affordable apartment complex to Ninth Street and Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Andrea's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph as it heads for land north of the Tampa Bay area.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 6, 2013
Longboat Key braces for tropical storm conditions

Longboat Key officials urge town residents to stay home and off the streets today if they can during the storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Running back Jamal Benson scored a pair of touchdowns against Sarasota last season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 27, 2015
Football Preview: Booker High

After finishing as the district runner-up each of the past two seasons, Booker High has its sights set on the Class 5A-District 11 title.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael, Executive Director Lisa and Jordan Berger
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 13, 2019
Beaux Arts Ball iConcept Runway Show shows a kaleidoscope of color

The dinner and fashion show was hosted April 12 at Art Ovation Hotel.

  • Black Tie
Creg Sclavi, Michael Judah, and Joe Ferrarelli as a squirrel, a fish and a greyhound during class. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory instructor makes student actors into shapeshifters

Eliza Ladd of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's shape-shifting students demonstrate their mastery of movement.

  • Arts + Culture
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