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Join Mallory Gnaegy for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 21, 2012
May 21: 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
Lakewood Ranch midfielder Maria Miller attempts to maintain possession for the Lady Mustangs.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
Legacy fulfilled

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team finished the season 24-1-1, posting new program records for the most wins and shutouts in a season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commission Chair Christine Robinson focuses on economic development as Priority No. 1.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Christine Robinson

More than a year after former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Christine Robinson to the Sarasota County Commission, she's busier than ever meeting with community groups and running commission meetings as the board's chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Night planned for arts program; Foundation to host Parkinson symposium

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.18.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hannah Rudo, 6, works on painting in her name written out in Greek letters Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: It's All Greek to Me!

Students enjoy learning about art and Greek culture Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 22, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Orchestra

The Sarasota Observer checked in with the Sarasota Orchestra's summer camp on its final and most exciting day - recital day.

  • Arts + Culture
Buchanan talked about the importance of voting and asked students to reveal their interests before the mock debate began.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 31, 2012
Buchanan helps students conduct mock election

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan takes a break from campaigning to monitor a race pitting a rooster against a duck.

  • East County
  • News
Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2013
Scene & Heard

Explore The Players' 84th season; You can take it with you (to San Francisco); Volunteers branch out; Judge Barbieri gives her marks

  • Arts + Culture
Midnight Pass is the often-disputed inlet separating Siesta Key and Casey Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County commission approves new pipeline

The commission unanimously approved a new water main pipeline running from Siesta Key to Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The centerpieces at the Sarasota Opera Gala were created by Becky Creighton of Flowers by Fudgie, and because no cherry blossoms could be found, they were replaced with pink roses, pink bougainvillea and orchids.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 23, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.26.17

From ritzy galas to famous speakers, this is what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Nick Blazakis taught Gus Kontonickas how to make loukoumathes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

East County residents were transported to the Grecian isles Feb. 10, as St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Greek Glendi event. The festival runs through Feb. 12.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dogs’ smiling faces can alleviate stress and form healthful connections — just ask Stanley and Puppet, two of the author’s pups. Photo by Kristine Nickel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2016
Want to get healthy? Get a dog.

Not only will a canine friend help you get more exercise, he can also help liven your mood and improve your overall well-being.

  • Health
Photo by Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2012
Regent/Siaana defeats M&I to win 2012 Ringling Cup

Regent/Siaana defeated M&I Wealth Management 11-10 to win the 2012 USPA Ringling Cup, which served as the final match of the polo season, April 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
The six-day festival continues with “Exotics on St. Armands — Concours” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Exotics on St. Armands

The event is part of the weeklong Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brandon Sommers, Willy D. Sloan, Jennifer Real and Curtis Weeks of Chameleon performed song covers for the party
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Together Holiday Party

It was individual parties wrapped up in one big party at Longboat Key Club and Resort's first 'All Together' Holiday party on Dec. 16. Individual businesses and groups hosted their holiday party leaving the planning to the resort. They were treated to a buffet dinner, dancing live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Archie Griffin tees off at his namesake tournament. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2018
Football great lives up to the legend

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Sarasota blew away the competition with the first place ranking in hotels and nightlife."
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 28, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: August

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 1 on its list of the 10 'sexiest small cities in America,' which also includes Bradenton two spots below.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Huntyre Elling

Lakewood Ranch High senior Huntyre Elling recorded her eighth shutout of the season, allowing three hits and one walk, while striking out seven en route to leading the Lady Mustangs to a 10-0 victory over New Port Richey River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
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