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  • By Otus |
  • February 3, 2014
Ask Otus: Sarasota Audubon's Christmas Bird Count Results

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leaders hope to share more details on a new planning organization within the next two months.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 22, 2016
City Commission hears update on bayfront planning effort

At a workshop Monday, commissioners asked questions about Sarasota Bayfront 20:20’s vision for developing city-owned land near the Van Wezel — before offering signs of support.

  • Sarasota
  • News
High winds and heavy rain are expected to begin late this morning or early this afternoon, and rough surf with anticipated wave heights of 6 to 8-feet will result in dangerous rip currents as the storm passes. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2012
Residents urged to stay alert as Isaac passes

While Emergency Operation Centers in both Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing to shut down, officials are warning residents of rip currents, possible tornadoes and flooding today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2018
Booker football keeps Cardinal Mooney in check

The Tornadoes defense dominated in a 30-6 win

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shirley Fein with her late husband, Arnold
  • By Shirley Fein |
  • February 9, 2011
My View

My mountain love affair

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rep. Greg Steube, who often smokes pork for his wife, helped host Lori Halbert cook pork-heavy “cowboy food” for a taped episode of season three of a political cooking show set to air in September on Sun Sports.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Political cooking show makes stop at the Ranch

Rep. Greg Steube was one of three local politicians to discuss politics while testing their culinary skills last week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Author P.J. O'Rourke is currently the H. L. Mencken Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank based in Washington, D.C.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2014
O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay event

Political satirist P.J. O'Rourke will speak and sign books during a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club event Dec. 4, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 4, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Mayor Suzanne Atwell honored Alta Vista Elementary students for their commitment to kindness Wednesday, April 3, at Selby Public Library. Children created kindness quilts comprised of 300 individual portraits of kindness, which will be on display during the month of April.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spotlight Theatre Productions student Tay Peterson won an award at the 2019 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta. Photo courtesy James Barker Photography
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.31.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The alligator broke through a screen and floated in the pool before it was removed. Photo courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 3, 2018
Big alligator gives Sheriff's Office boost into limelight

When Sarasota deputies responded to calls about a big alligator in a Nokomis pool last weekend, they made international news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key's beaches were quiet on a recent Tuesday morning in September, typically the slowest month of the year on Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
Coast is clear

During the early months of summer, Longboat hotel officials worried that misconceptions about the BP oil spill would impact tourism. Now, most report that summer business remained stable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Les Ciseaux staying on Circle

There's a salon on St. Armands that's up for sale, but it isn't Les Ciseaux Luxury Hair Salon and Spa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 11, 2015
Judge May reviews $23 million judgment request today

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May will review a motion in which trustee William Maloney seeks to sell the judgment to Unicorp for $3.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Siesta Key territory's adopted flag represents its independent spirit.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key votes to secede from Sarasota County

APRIL FOOLS' - Residents cited a litany of reasons for the move, including the Big Pass dredge, the outdoor display ban and new noise laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roe Hyer, owner of N2U Salon & Spa and former ballroom dance instructor, hopes to make the dance show fundraiser an annual event.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 29, 2012
Salon entrepreneur organizing dance show for Mooseheart kids

N2U Salon & Spa owner Roe Hyer, with the support of Moose Lodge 1123, is organizing a dance show fundraiser March 31, for children who cannot be cared for by their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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