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Rob Christy submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Venice pier.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 3, 2016
Espresso yourself: The Clever Cup opens in Gulf Gate

A new Gulf Gate coffee shop combines java and jewelry.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Margaret Barbieri works with conservatory students. "This course is to prepare them for easy transition into a professional company, be it the Sarasota Ballet company or any other professional company," Barbieri says. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 13, 2017
Film review: 'Murder on the Orient Express'

This remarkable remake's wonderful score and impressive cinematography make it worth a watch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2016
Coast Guard refuses Longboat bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
samplesarasota
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 22, 2015
Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

Do This: Sample Sarasota - A Twilight Foodie Market

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Nickolaus Mack submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach, of a mutlicolored sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Developer Carlos Beruff, of Medallion Home, said he wanted the Port Harbour Parkway connection to be in place before development of Water Color Place began.s
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Medallion project about to begin near Lakewood Ranch

Roadway connection clears way for Medallion development along Upper Manatee River Road in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
Hot Shots

The winning photos from the Lens on Lakewood Ranch capture the spirit and tranquility of life out east.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Have extra fruit on your trees?

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club is seeking people who would be willing to allow members to glean their fruit trees for a good cause.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2014
Young and hungry

Fawley|Bryant, where annual revenues will likely double this year to at least $6 million, clawed its way back from the architecture industry-crushing recession. A youthful spirit anchors the rebound.

  • East County
  • News
The Witt family grew up in Palmetto, and all still live in the region.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Gene Witt: an educator with class

Gene Witt Elementary to construct memorial for namesake.

  • East County
  • News
Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association’s June 2 meeting renderings of the future Siesta Promenade development.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 9, 2016
Traffic worries create bumpy road for Siesta Promenade

Would the addition of 600 residential units equal traffic trouble for the Stickney Point Road property?

  • Sarasota
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Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Kay DePaolo submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch, of an approaching thunderstorm.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: East County

Kay DePaolo submitted this photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch, of an approaching thunderstorm.

  • East County
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Brian Battie and Tommie Battie IV played football together for Sarasota High in 2017. The brothers were shot in Sarasota on May 18. Tommie Battie IV was pronounced dead at the scene, while Brian Battie was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2017
Brothers look to keep Sailors football afloat

It's the first time the Battie siblings have played on the same team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Lexi Sapanero, 4, had a wonderful time catching beads and bubbles.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 29, 2016
Lakewood Ranch parade proves fitting 'Tribute'

March down Lakewood Main Street thrills crowd, honors those who died serving our armed forces.

  • East County
  • News
Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office helicopter provided air support allowing deputies to follow from a safe distance.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 2, 2012
Three Sarasota burglary suspects arrested

Three men from Fort Lauderdale were apprehended Tuesday for committing numerous burglaries in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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