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The Lido Pool is open daily except for Mondays. Passes to use the pool can be purchased daily, seasonally or annually.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 13, 2011
Residents fight for Lido Pool

Hoping to keep the popular public pool open year-round, the Lido Key Residents Association is enlisting the help of city commissioners and fellow residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vintage circus posters will be on display at Selby Gardens’ annual Orchid Show that runs Oct. 9 to Nov. 28.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • October 14, 2021
Circus aerialists and orchids share high wire at Selby

The Ringling teams up with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to add a circus element to its annual orchid show.

  • Arts + Culture
The Budweiser Clydesdales did two laps around the village for visitors to see.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 16, 2016
Budweiser Clydesdales trot through Siesta Key Village

Traffic stops for Budweiser Clydesdales down Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 24, 2010
Sarasota readies for response plan

Sarasota County emergency officials want to allow BP and state and federal officials to handle any possible oil cleanup on its shore. If needed, the county is prepared to conduct its own cleanup.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Our View

Don't take the bait

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2018
State House, District 72: Margaret Good

Questions and answers with the candiates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell began rowing five years ago at the age of 53.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Plans to add 10 roundabouts to the U.S. 41 "multimodal corridor" will cost $60 million.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 11, 2014
CONA talks traffic, roundabouts

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations, CONA, featured a three-person panel Monday night, discussing a proposed $60 million project to transform a key section of U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Maureen Merrigan is sworn in as vice mayor.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 16, 2022
Schneier, Merrigan chosen for top commission roles

Mayor will serve third term. District 5 commissioner assumes vice mayor

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Our View

Call in the creative pros

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 09.07.16

Longboat Key police reports from Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Debra Jacobs, executive director of The Patterson Foundation
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 25, 2013
Legacy of Valor Campaign expands with new partnership

The Patterson Foundation has partnered with Manatee County for the Legacy of Valor Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
1415 Westway Drive is listed at $8.5 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 11, 2013
Home of the Month: 'Showplace'

Heroes and villains, con men and a pop star - they've all called this Lido Shores mansion home.

  • Arts + Culture
Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
News Briefs

Garden Club restores historical sculpture; The Legacy Trail to receive beacon sign at crossing; USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Crafty Genes: Etched wine glasses

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they etch wine glasses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Concept chef Fernando Sanchez, partner Kevin Enderle, manager Meghan Croke and partner Raff Perna pose for a picture at Clásico Italian Chophouse.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 18, 2020
Clásico Italian Chophouse celebrates 10-year anniversary

The restaurant's partners decided to spend $250,000 on renovations during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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