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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 10, 2012
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael McClelland, Abraham Feder, Jennifer Best Takeda and Christopher Takeda. Photo by Courtesy.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Rhiannon Paget was the A.W. Mellon Fellow for Japanese Art at St. Louis Art Museum prior to joining The Ringling. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 5, 2018
Rhiannon Paget talks marine biology and Asian art

Not long before Rhiannon Paget was curator for Asian arts at The Ringling, she was studying marine life along with Japanese art.

  • Arts + Culture
April Piana of Cutting Loose Salon and Spa applies the finishing touches to fashion show model, Penny Hill.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Finishing Touches

Models showcased fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers during the Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Ann Moore and Mimi Hernandez, president and 1st vice president of the Founders Garden Club, respectively.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Founder's Garden Club Demonstration

Members of the Founders Garden Club gathered Monday, Nov. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for a series called, 'Flower Talk.' Hosted by internationally known floral designer Ariella Chezar, the event also featured an auction and raffle baskets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dyana Jean submitted this photo of a rainbow-colored cloud over Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/01/13

Dyana Jean submitted this photo of a rainbow-colored cloud over Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ElliottRaines
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
Dillon O'        Neill has a chance to win a state weightlifting title on Saturday.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
Cardinal Mooney senior works hard to lift his chances at state

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums learn about red tide.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • December 15, 2018
Longboat group calls for red tide czar

The state needs to do more to fight red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2014
Our View

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sharee Bober, Michelle Anderson and Savannah Bober are ready to participate in the Walk for Kids
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 25, 2010
Day for Kids

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosted its Day for Kids and Walk for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lee Wetherington Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 23, 2010
Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 6, 2012
SCF athletes score academic honors

The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized three State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements in 2011-12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2013
City looks to neighborhood watches for help

The Sarasota Police Department's renewed focus on community-led policing has the city encouraging interest in neighborhood-watch groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Marketing Workshop

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance collaborated with the Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to bring a public relations and marketing workshop to the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill. The May 8 half-day workshop featured a keynote speech by Linda Larsen, an author, former actress and international speaker.

  • East County
  • News
"When you create a dream, it takes on a life of its own," says Justin Boros, seen here in the studio with dancers from "Rhythm in the Night."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 29, 2010
Light on his Feet

Justin Boros talks about his days with 'Lord of the Dance' and the birth of his own Irish dance troupe, 'Rhythm in the Night.'

  • Arts + Culture
Charles Marchione walks around an abandoned home. The report said that complaint was that the home was unsafe and needed to be demolished, but he said it wasn’t in bad shape.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad and the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county’s code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The relatively new Urbanite Theatre, which opened in April with Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will bring four new plays to the Sarasota community including another U.S. premiere collaboration with playwright Jordan.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 14, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Urbanite's second season will include U.S. and regional premieres of four adventurous and challenging theatrical works: "Freak," "Lungs," "Stupid F#*%ing Bird" and "The Drowning Girls."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2011
In a nest shell: 2011 a good year for turtles

Sarasota and Manatee counties saw sea-turtle nesting totals climb to the highest level in a decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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