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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2014
Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 11

Nancy Goldman, of Seaplace, captured this sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 14, 2019
Bird Key visits the wild west

More than 80 members gathered for 'Boots 'n' Bling' on April 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Turner punishing North Trail

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bill Johnson has been volunteering at Girls, INc. for two years.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 23, 2011
Longboater Bill Johnson recognized as Girls Inc.'s 'Unsung Hero'

Bill Johnson was recently recognized for his volunteer work at Girls Inc. by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Wilson Wood Foundation, which presented him with the 'Unsung Hero' Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 11, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Nightcrawler'

Jake Gyllenhaal delivers the performance of a lifetime in "Nightcrawler."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 2, 2014
Neal proposes new 120-home Lakewood Ranch community

Neal hopes the project can become part of Lakewood Ranch upon development.

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  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • September 8, 2010
Deal Us In: Staying on the defense

South's leap to three notrump over his partner's opening bid showed 16 to 18 high-card points and 4-3-3-3 distribution. North, who really should have opened with a bid of one notrump, added the known points and bid what he thought he could make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

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FAMILY FIESTA. Nolan Middle School student Jana Armstrong and her cousin, Grace Arthur, took their East County Observer on a recent cruise to Mexico. They made a quick stop at Fort George in the Cayman Islands.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for changes to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 8, 2016
Man struck by car in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The mutant biker gang in "Mandy." Photo source: Shudder.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2019
Cringe Blog: Bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil

Join us as we take on bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 23

Sherry Packard captured this pretty bird at South Brohard Beach in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
TALL TALE. Laura Coyle of All Faiths Food Bank brought her Sarasota Observer to the Feeding America Conference in Chicago.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
James Smith submitted this photo of clouds forming over the south end of Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

James Smith submitted this photo of clouds forming over the south end of Siesta Key.

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  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 21, 2013
This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

This Week in Fantasy Football: Week three

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  • Things To Do
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