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Nick Formica took this sunset photo in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nick Formica took this sunset photo in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new fire department contract was ratified by commissioners Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2013
Longboat Key fire contract ratified

The Town Commission ratified a new three-year contract with its firefighters Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 18, 2012
Observe This: Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

Observe This: Computer investigation discussed today at City Hall

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 21, 2012
FEB. 21: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Siesta Key
  • News
Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore holds up a stone crab at the start of season in October. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 15, 2014
Stone crab season closes today

The seven-month season was slower than usual for the second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Patricia Gussin's fourth novel was released today.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 4, 2010
Suspense is over: Gussin releases fourth novel

'And Then There Was One' is available wherever fine books are sold.

  • Arts + Culture
Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
At St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, new Easter lilies were planted.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat Key faith communities uphold traditions

The churches and temple on Longboat Key have their own unique traditions to celebrate their holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A portion of the northbound lane in the 2700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive was removed in April to fix a leaking pipe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 31, 2011
Paving project under way

The 2700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive is being repaved today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • November 16, 2018
Pines of Sarasota celebrates 70th anniversary

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community said cheers to 70 years with its first annual Founder’s Day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 13, 2009
Planning commission considers Ranch retail project

Board members will consider whether SM Duck Dog 2 LLC should be allowed to build a project that includes a grocery store, a bank, retail stores, offices and a convenience store with gas pumps on a 14.46-acre site at the southwest corner of State Road 64 and Lorraine Road.

  • East County
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Cathy Cartier submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Cathy Cartier submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anita Cox submitted this photo of a boy catching some rays on the beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox submitted this photo of a boy catching some rays on the beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 15, 2012
Oct. 15: Daily Headlines Video

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