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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 18, 2012
July 18: 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
  • By Greg Bortnichak |
  • March 19, 2013
An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2010
Incorporation feasible for Lakewood Ranch

After reviewing a feasibility study, the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum has determined it is feasible for Lakewood Ranch to become a city.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Kudos: Leonardo Leal-Geurrero

Leonardo Leal-Geurrero epitomizes the overcoming spirit.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Knee-jerk reactions; Parking signs are confusing;Consider other bus sites; Are you are being played?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City Manager Bob Bartolotta agreed to resign Tuesday. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Resignation aftermath

The Sarasota City Commission will meet Friday to discuss the possibility of hiring Terry Lewis as interim city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terry Lewis stepped in as interim administrator in May.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

The general feeling is that Sarasota gets a little sleepier in the summer. Snowbirds have flown the coup, traffic flows once again on Tamiami Trail and parking spots downtown can be found in abundance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch High center fielder, third from left, pictured with Mustang teammates Dom Leone, Jake Axley, Kyle Benson, Connor Lewellen and Brendan Lewellan, signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins July 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2012
Larson signs with Twins

Former Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson fulfilled his childhood dream when he signed a contract with the Minnesota Twins July 15 at the Strike Zone Indoor Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
Keep Longboat Special co-founders Pete and Carla Rowan and Frank Morneau, who will oversee a political action committee opposing the Colony referendum.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2017
Colony opposition takes form of Longboat PAC

A group of residents from several condominiums around the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort are organizing against the coming referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This concept site plan shows the proposed $71-million public safety campus.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2010
It's the economy, commissioners

This was another one of those "what-were-they-thinking?" moments at the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Siesta Key Condominium Association has succeeded in the first part of the process to get a reduction in the speed limit from 35 mph to 30 mph, along with crosswalk improvements on Beach Road. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Council recommends lower Beach Road speed

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council this week approved a Siesta Key Condominium Association request to lower the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on the section of Beach Road that includes the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 07.08.10

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team was recently crowned the champion of the Disney Summer Showcase Tournament June 18-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Police investigate suspicious incidents.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 16, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 16, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation respond to suspicious incidents; East County Publix set to open; Old friends unite for Doctor Idol; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sam Lastinger is a trained chef and bartender of Pattigeorge's. He made the recipe using Barenjager Honey liqueur, Kahlua, Bailey's, frothed milk and espresso.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sam Lastinger

Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger shares a Honey Barenjager Latte recipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Denali Schappacher celebrates with her teammates after hitting her first over-the-fence home run during the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs junior finally can say, "It's outta here!"

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 12, 2010
LLSA Chamber readies for swinging tournament

The Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's 22nd annual amateur golf tournament will take place Friday, May 28, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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