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Luisa Goldman, SPARCC board president, pets Lilly. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 25, 2014
SPARCC dedicates animal kennel

From dogs to hamsters, the emergency shelter can now house family pets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Jinkees!

Jim Laughlin surprised guests at Sunday's Fur and Feathers fundraiser at the Local Bean, when he pulled up in a decked-out 1966 Chevy Van that he transformed into the Mystery Machine from the "Scooby-Doo" cartoon series.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Barrier island residents and officials hope adding another left-turn lane on eastbound Gulfstream will move more traffic along U.S. 41.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 22, 2017
City OKs U.S. 41 design changes

Despite city administration’s concerns, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved adding a third northbound lane on U.S. 41 at Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 13, 2009
East County sports wrap-up

Led by freshmen Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz, the Lakewood girls cross country team won the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 10 at McIntosh Middle.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Richard Dorfman
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
Business sense versus community activism

SPECIAL: The Sarasota Observer is interviewing City Commission candidates before the March 8 district election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Freedom Principal Jim Mennes and fourth-grade teacher Amanda Hirst got drenched with slime.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
Freedom family 'slimes 'em for soldiers'

Administrators and teachers at Freedom Elementary School couldn't escape being doused in green slime Wednesday, May 30, as they showed their support for U.S. military members serving overseas.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Tara Bridge would improve emergency response times

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 19, 2010
The golden touch

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's always-sunny stage manager shares her control issues, dream projects and an inside look at the theater life.

  • Arts + Culture
John Desideri and Lorie Tirenay both live on Idlewild Way, across the canal from a wastewater facility that's drawing complaints from residents.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Siesta residents stew over wastewater project extension

After receiving word that plans to decommission a wastewater treatment facility were delayed — again — Siesta Key residents are pushing the county to take action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo. Members of the blue "jelly" team show off their donations for the Out-of-Door Academy’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive Competition.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2015
Peanut butter upsets jelly in ODA food drive

Students at the lower campus and upper campuses participated in the Peanut Butter and Jelly food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Ashley Bongart hopes to play in college and turn professional.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch freshman phenom off to a fast start

Ashley Bongart, ranked 27th in the state of Florida's U18 rankings, is undefeated so far this season in both singles and doubles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 13, 2010
Eager participants race to Longboat triathlon

Approximately 200 people have registered for the first Coldwell Banker Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony Association should pay consequences; Mayor Brown was misleading in response

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dead fish began washing up on Casey Key beach this week. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation has been cleaning up the fish that wash onshore. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide inches its way northward

Mote scientists continue to collect water samples and work with the county health department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
John Crimaldi on the dock behind Whitney Beach with his rowing shell
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 26, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Crimaldi

This week's featured athlete, John Crimaldi, is a rower and goes out on his rowing shell almost every day in Bishop's Bayou.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Gene Jaleski

Gene Jaleski campaign materials won't be seen this election, but his voice will be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Jose Martinez and his wife Victoria with Chef Emeril Lagasse. Photos by Heather Merriman.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 9, 2013
Emeril Lagasse gets a taste of Longboat Key

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse stopped by Maison Blanche Monday, Sept. 9, to film for his television show, 'Emeril's Florida.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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