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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Our View: Survey says ... not much

Sarasota County's annual citizens survey feels more like an exercise in putting on a happy face than in determining what residents actually think.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
CDD 1
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDD Wrap Up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 and the Inter-District Authority Board met Nov. 21, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Lynda Lilley, aka Blossom, attracts a crowd outside the Ringling Museum. "I think people are too serious these days," she says. "It sounds corny, but to make somebody smile is so heartwarming."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 2, 2011
Bozo behavior

Lynda Lilley has rocked white face paint and size 14 sneakers for three decades. The free-spirited "granny clown" explains why she'll never hang up her red nose.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2014
Walters remembers stories behind the headlines

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters spoke about the memorable people and events she covered during her career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alana Opie as Daisy Hilton and Danae DeShazer as Violet Hilton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 18, 2013
Community theater cast joins to raise money for a musician

The Players cast of "Side Show" creates fundraising campaign via crowdfunding to garner enough cash for a pit musician

  • Arts + Culture
One of the bald eagles carried nesting materials in its talons last week. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 12, 2014
Sidelines

Rage advance in Region C Cup; Ellenton coach nominated for award; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

  • East County
  • Sports
Robert Levin
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 26, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Music Festival closing weekend

The end of the festival paid tribute to Paul Wolfe and Robert Levin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Residents living in the Terrace condominiums have complained about noise in Siesta Key Village, which is restricted to certain decibel levels.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 7, 2012
Noise ordinance on Commission agenda

The Sarasota County Commission next week will consider a recommendation from staff to extend the sunset period of the Air and Sound Pollution Ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pines of Sarasota Lead Physical Therapist James McClure, right, helps Dickie Smothers try out the Biodex Balance System.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Pines of Sarasota takes a stand against falls

A new fall-prevention program assesses your risk of falling and makes suggestions for improvement.

  • Health
Co-Chairwomen Kim Cornetet and Donna Mateer with speaker Sam Haskell III, Junior League of Sarasota President Britt Riner and Honorary Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 1, 2017
Junior League of Sarasota celebrates its sustainers

The 15th annual event was held at Michael’s On East on Feb. 1.

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 25, 2017
Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 13, 2011
Deal Us In: Card combinations can be crucial

There has been much written about how to handle certain card combinations. There are still many that you have to work out at the table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 17

A calendar of our favorite arts and entertainment events happening in and around Sarasota this week, from Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts to Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
file photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Larry Elgart remembered for his love of swing music

The composer and bandleader recorded "Bandstand Boogie," which was used as the theme song for "American Bandstand."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River's Giancarlo Gamboa and Eric Kimsey celebrate an out.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 18, 2016
Pirates sweep rival Mustangs

The Braden River baseball team beat Lakewood Ranch 3-1 March 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Gene Payson shows off the S-800 hexacopter drone — one of the small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles used to train drone pilots.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
TAKING FLIGHT

Sarasota is at the front lines for the domestic use of a high-tech tool from the war on terrorism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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