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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 22, 2012
All eyes on Isaac

Town staff is in the early stages of preparation and planning for Tropical Storm Isaac, while keeping in touch closely with both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Medium levels of Karenia brevis caused fish kills on Siesta Key in January. There were no signs of the organism near any Siesta beaches in recent samples.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 31, 2013
South County beaches show signs of red tide

Water samples collected by the Sarasota County Health Department show medium levels of the organism that causes red tide near Manasota Beach and Blind Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Orr, brainchild of This Week in Sarasota, and Matt Walsh, Editor and CEO of the Observer Group
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
Observer Group inks new partnership

The Observer newspapers launch a unique partnership with ThisWeekinSarasota.com to create a larger digital footprint in the Sarasota market.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
News Briefs

Commission candidates present agendas for the arts; city hires permanent leader of police panel

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the beach is packed, buses to the beach are virtually empty Jan. 31. Beach patrons said riding the bus wasn’t convenient.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
The routes not taken

Encouraging the public to embrace alternative transportation on, and off, Siesta Key, may require a perception shift on buses and trolleys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tegu lizards can wreak havoc on native plants and animal life. Photo courtesy of Chance Steed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
The hunt is on for a rogue tegu lizard

The lizard has been spotted in dune vegetation near Turtle Beach dunes, but Sarasota County staff thinks only it's a matter of time before they trap it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2016
Warwich Gardens home tops real estate sales at $775,000

Built in 2003, 7119 Chatsworth Court has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,194 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Obituary: William Varnell

William Varnell, of Longboat Key and Dade City, died March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 23, 2015
State debate impedes school budget

The Sarasota County School District is feeling the impact of a showdown between the Florida House and Senate in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 29, 2016
Beer enthusiasts 'sip the sunshine'

The inaugural All-Florida craft beer festival brought 50 breweries to Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 29.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota County Fire Department personnel stationed on Siesta Key check out plans for the new Midnight Pass crosswalks.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2012
Firefighters approve of crosswalks

The Florida Department of Transportation held an open house to showcase plans for six crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 7, 2010
Tower Residences condo sells for $3.4 million

Donald Carter, of Dallas, sold his Unit 1704 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive to Douglas Holder, trustee, for $3.35 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Naughty List Deck Dash

PHOTO GALLERY: Naughty List Deck Dash

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Paul Meese captured this shot of a sunset from Longboat Key Towers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 7

Paul Meese captured this shot of a sunset from Longboat Key Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 2, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Masi
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 28, 2014
Your Neighbor | Mary Masi

Mary Masi teaches laughter yoga at the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Residents see unlikely sighting

A few weeks ago, Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault spotted what appeared to be an American saltwater crocodile swimming in the Sarasota Bay near their home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Church offers 'dodgy' youth party

Sarasota Baptist Church is putting a special twist on Valentine's Day this year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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