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Mosquitos endanger more human lives then any other animal on the planet. Learn more in today's headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2013
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight; S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh; ourObserver.com: Mosquito management

  • Longboat Key
  • News
B.B. King
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
Unicorp National Developments sought to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort into a five-star hotel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments sought voter approval for up to 180 new residential units on the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Hamilton begins to fill up a purple backpack with school supplies.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club packs up backpacks

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club got together Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Van Wezel to pack over 800 backpacks with school supplies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I'm a really big bunhead," Sara Sardelli says. Bunhead is a term, coined by ballerinas, that translates to "hardcore ballet fanatic."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Sara Sardelli: Turning Pointe

Sara Sardelli takes on a larger-than-life role as she dances her way into the upcoming season as the newest principal of Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
George Fernandez
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat residents excited about gas station proposal

The hopeful developer of an abandoned gas station at the north end of Longboat Key was welcomed and encouraged about his project at a north end community meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: June 11

Anne Summers submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Blair, bus operator Karen Jara and Pat Curcuru
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Oh, the places you’ll go on Longboat Key

Learn your transportation options on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Be sure to catch this weekend's best bets!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 22, 2013
Feb. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud; Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ will speak in Lakewood Ranch; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2010
Sarasota sees banner month for real estate

With more sales in any month since March 2007, December renews optimism in the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
TWIS - Black Diamond
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

  • Arts + Culture
Ina Gross was found dead in the garage of her Lakewood Ranch home in January 2012. (File photo.)
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2017
Suspect arrested for 2012 Lakewood Ranch homicide

Ina Gross' alleged killer will be extradited to the United States to face murder charges.

  • East County
  • News
Executive Director and CEO of Women’s Exchange Inc., Karen Koblenz thanks everyone for encouraging patrons to shop at Women’s Exchange Inc., and making this community thrive.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Women's Exchange Celebration

The board of directors of the Women's Exchange awarded $257,000 in grants and Scholarships Thursday, June 6 to 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students. The board of directors chose recipients in April based on a few key guidelines. Students had to be pursuing higher education in the arts and the local community organization had to be involved in the arts as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Johnnie Williams IV.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Johnnie Williams IV

The Booker High junior talks dunking and dancing on video.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat police department will purchase three new rides; Gulf Beach Resort receives Sarasota County grant; Turtle Watch launches 'Name the Nest' program

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2013
Cock and Bull hosts Star Trek trivia night

Trekkies unite for an evening of sci-fi trivia

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Scullers rowers Victor Garguan, front, and Nathan Marshall compete in the Mens 2x race at the fourth Sarasota 5000 Regatta Sunday, Sept. 30, at Blackburn Point Park. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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