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Sorry, your swan boat commute across Sarasota Bay will have to wait. Ringling Bridge, in the background of this composite image, awaits.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2017
Observer stories too wacky to be true ... weren't

Turns out, Obama isn't moving to Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Susan Chapman will be the only incumbent in next year's City Commission election.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2016
Chapman seeks another term on City Commission

Despite some hesitancy earlier this week, Commissioner Susan Chapman has submitted qualifying paperwork to enter next year's municipal election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lourdes Ramirez is a Siesta Key resident and president of the Sarasota County Coalition of Neighborhood Associations.
  • By Lourdes Ramirez |
  • February 16, 2012
My View: Post-disaster response plan needs to be a priority

After a hiatus of a little more than a year, Sarasota County has restarted the process of creating its Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo of kayakers at sunset, taken near Robinson Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Ed Kolodzieski snapped this sunset photo, taken from his catamaran, Enchanted.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Willis' display features a collapsible sleigh his college roommate made for him. It takes him a week to get his outside decorations just right. Photos by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Crazy for Christmas

Joe Willis' decorations started simply enough, but they've grown into an epic display.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 320 Calle Mirmar has five bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,383 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,725,000. Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 11, 2015
Siesta Key home sells for $1,725,000

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Sarah Kirk, of Sarasota, sold her home at 320 Calle Mirmar to Warren Holmes and Julie Goss, of Sarasota, for $1,725,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Deja Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Weather

Deja Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Van Wezel canceled the second-to-last Friday Fest of the year because of the rain.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 16, 2019
Rainy weather causes closures, cancellations in Sarasota

Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is canceled, and Bobby Jones Golf Club is closed for the day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
433 Meadow Lark Drive has four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a pool and 5,965 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2015
Bird Key home sells for $4.3 million

433 Meadow Lark Drive has four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a pool and 5,965 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This week's FYI Friday features a story about snakes that might make your skin crawl.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 1, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
News briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2018
Friendship Center cruises and sails for seniors

Friendship Around the World was hosted March 22 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Del Webb's Dr. Richard Hurd stands alongside  the Circle of Honor Memorial at Del Webb dedicated to the armed forces.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 4, 2020
Lakewood Ranch retired colonel asks, 'Who better than I' to serve the United States

Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch resident recounts his military experience in advance of Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
A new Costco under construction at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall is expected to open this summer.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Palmer Ranch adding homes, jobs, businesses

Approximately 600 homes and hundreds of jobs in new businesses are coming to Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amanda MoralesThis home at 3631 San Remo Terrace has three bedrooms, two and a half baths, a pool and 2,746 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 21, 2015
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $4.5 million

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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