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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 17, 2017
Film review: 'Past Life'

A family uncovers the disturbing truth about their father's dark past in this provocative film.

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  • Reviews
A walk-in saltwater pool.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 30, 2017
Beachfront estate offers lots of features, privacy

North Longboat property listed on the market for $14.75 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nick Kyrgios won the Sarasota Open men's singles title earlier this year, held at the Tennis Gardens at the Longboat Key Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 1, 2014
Sarasota Open champion upsets Nadal at Wimbledon

Unseeded Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios knocked off Rafael Nadal, the No. 1 ranked men's tennis player in the world, at Wimbledon today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2010
Simpson recommends Islandside project denial

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson has recommended denial of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project for the third time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Larger than Life

Tom Hennessy, the fire chief for Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District, will retire June 12. During his 30 years of service he's seen the district grow from four full-time employees to 96.

  • East County
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  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 30, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

Notes from a Virgin Vegan, Part Four: What's next?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
2012 Best of Cops Corner: Longboat Key

It would be a crime if you missed any of last year's best Cops Corner entries. Here are the top cop stories from 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.  This home at 613 Tyler Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,693 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,625,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 5, 2014
John Ringling Estates home sells for $1,625,000

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Moulin Rouge themed party. Courtesy photo.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge; Getting close ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 18, 2015
Sanctuary condo sells for $2.25 million

The Unit A-801 condominium at 535 Sanctuary Drive has three bedrooms, three and a half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is worried about the impact a new Starbucks might have on the residential streets of the neighborhood. She was happy to discover that the developer shares her concerns — and was open to w
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
North Trail Coffee Talks

Tahiti Park residents are concerned about a planned Starbucks along U.S. 41, but they believe their worries won’t go unacknowledged.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2013
Our View: Buchanan's biggest test

It would not be fun standing in Congressman Vern Buchanan's shoes. At least not for us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 29, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners talk 2016 budget goals

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker gave the commissioners a preliminary budget outline yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner 11.11.10

When the female suspect reached the food section of the store, she concealed multiple items in her purse.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 4, 2012
Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe

Jerry Springer died April 27, 2023, at age 79. He spoke to the Observer in 2012 about his time living in Sarasota and filming the 21st season of "The Jerry Springer Show."

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  • Neighbors
Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the down-town CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 20, 2015
Will the downtown Sarasota CRA survive?

City officials are intent on extending Sarasota's downtown community redevelopment area. The county's interest remains a question mark. What will the city do to sway its governmental counterpart?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2010
BRE kids stage sno-cone benefit

Braden River Elementary student Olivia Leckie, 9, and some friends armed themselves with signs and homemade T-shirts and sno-cones and cookies for sale on Olivia's street in Riverwalk Ridge on Aug. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Feo, Sheila Lewis, Bob Parkinson and Jeffrey Hart
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 1, 2011
Chamber meets at Broken Egg

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

  • Sarasota
  • News
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