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David Conway The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 30, 2014
SCAT station could get new home

A resident proposes moving the downtown SCAT transfer station to open the site to development, but staff report potential issues with the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 20, 2014
Lady Sailors fall in state semifinal

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 47-36 loss to Harmony in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

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Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2013
Weather Photo: COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
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Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The AquaPalooza party Saturday off Longboat Key surrounding a sandbar near Jewfish Key was well-contained, officials said.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 17, 2016
AquaPalooza brings calm waters

Longboat Key officials and residents say boat bash was a model of decorum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Hetty Feather." Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Hetty Feather'

'Hetty Feather' celebrates a child’s unbroken spirit at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
Temps, not calendar, signify summertime

I'm not quite sure who came up with the notion that the first official day of summer is June 21, but clearly they didn't live in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 15, 2018
Top chili chefs

The Longboat Key firefighters took home the grand champion trophy from Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myakka City Fire Department Chief Danny Cacchiotti and East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Lee Whitehurst say the "numbers work" for making the merger a good idea.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 7, 2019
Possible merger heads toward referendum

East Manatee, Myakka City fire districts head toward merger.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 19, 2012
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • News
Water backed up Saturday on U.S. 41 near Fruitville Road, a phenomenon the city attributed to higher-than-normal tides. Flooding also took place at Hart’s Landing and on Siesta and Lido keys.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 12, 2017
King tide brings flooding to downtown

The high tide was 2 to 3 feet higher than normal.

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  • News
Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

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636 Beach Road, Siesta Key
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 18, 2014
Staycation Living on Siesta Key

Within walking distance of both the Siesta Key Public Beach and Siesta Key Village, the beachfront home located at 636 Beach Road on almost two acres of land overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is a great place to live to feel as though you're on vacation.

  • Sarasota
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Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Adams submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 24, 2018
Longboat Harbour twists at sock hop

About 80 residents gathered for a 50s-themed evening of dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sixty dental chairs are set up at Manatee Technical College's main campus to provide patients with dental cleanings, dental x-rays, dental extractions and other services.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2019
Remote Area Medical returns to Bradenton

Remote Area Medical returns to Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Around the world in running shoes

Former Longboat Key resident John Wallace is finally retiring his running shoes after 372 marathons in 121 countries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The private land is tied to a planned roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2017
Downtown developer seeks land-use changes

A proposed comprehensive plan amendment could allow for a large high-rise project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo, taken near the Bridge Tender Inn on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 9

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo, taken near the Bridge Tender Inn on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Authorities checked about 80 locations countywide on Thursday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2018
Sarasota deputies warn against gas pump skimmers

Two discovered at Tamiami Trail station near Gulf Gate.

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  • News
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