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Dead fish washed ashore on Siesta Key this morning.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Red tide kills fish on Siesta Key

A Red Tide bloom has been reported along Florida Gulf Coast shores, including Longboat Key and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2016
Key Chorale strikes a festive note with Charpentier holiday concert

The concert features works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French Baroque composer whose work, until recently, laid forgotten.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Longboat dogs hound their owners for a meet-up

These six dogs, who are a rare breed of French hound, meet regularly in Durante Park to walk with their owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Cops Corner 03.31.11

The complainant reported he had lost a $9,050 check made out to a client after he placed it on his desk.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 5, 2014
In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

In for the long haul: Elysian Sex Drive's reunion

  • Arts + Culture
15 South, on St. Armands Circle, offers a range of authentic Italian cuisine and nightly live music and dancing.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: 15 South

This week we went in the kitchen at 15 South with owner and chef Joseph Casadio as he prepares veal saltimbocca alla romana. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • January 14, 2014
Factory Girl: G2H2

Factory Girl: G2H2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Girls Inc. girls get crafty for sale

Five stores on Main Street helped support Girls Inc. by allowing the girls to sell their crafts, such as flips-flops, purses and bumblebee pins, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A woman soliciting donations on St. Armands Circle is upsetting merchants and has BID board members worried it's causing a problem for the popular shopping destination. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 14, 2014
Circle solicitation problem worries merchants

St. Armands Circle merchants are frustrated that a woman solicitating donations outside of their shops allows her to do something that merchants aren't allowed to do: advertise outside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 23, 2009
OBSERVED: Another year, another traumatic experience

For those of you who are loyal East County Observer readers, this photo may have just given you dejà vu.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Kiwanis Club thanked veterans with a special breakfast on Wednesday morning at Robarts Arena, including a presentation by local leaders and cards made by McIntosh Middle  School students, shown here by Ernest Lohmann and Hal Noonan.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Craft Brews, Homeless rift

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 12, 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Culture Collective includes seven community organizations
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2013
Arts organizations share collective vision

Seven arts organizations have partnered to debut a revamped Sarasota Culture Collective, an initiative to attract younger audience members to come to performances.

  • Arts + Culture
Kathy Bolam, a Venice retiree, wants Sarasota County voters to amend the county charter to restrict county commissioners from spending taxpayers’ money on nonprofit services. Photo by Rod Millington.
  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 18, 2011
Government contracts with nonprofits: good doing or wasteful spending?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Davis often takes calls from homeless veterans late into the night. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 20, 2013
Veteran leads Goodwill program

Chris Davis, who served 14 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, uses an open-door approach he learned on the battlefield to help fellow veterans.

  • East County
  • News
The City Commission last considered implementing paid parking in 2013 — when the city approved, then retracted, a charge for parking in the downtown garages.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2016
Downtown Improvement District endorses on-street paid parking

The group criticized the city’s current approach to parking management, calling for the implementation of a comprehensive plan that charges for the use of premium spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Current mission: rip tide awareness

Key firefighters are working to spread awareness about the threat of rip tides.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Circus Arts Conservatory Co-Founder Dolly Jacobs and Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Sally Schule under the big top Saks created for the event.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 11, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.12.15

Learn about the social happenings in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
Ranch author retraces ancestor's steps

Lakewood Ranch author Russ Wilkins pays tribute his uncle and other World War II veterans in his new book, "Missing in Belgium."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Scammers dial Key residents

Has the IRS called you to say you owe money? It's probably part of a growing scam.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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