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Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Our Town: A hair 'do'

Deb Applebee finally went for the big cut Sunday, Oct. 14, during the Team Believe Martinis and Makeovers fundraiser on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat Key makes plans to fight Sarasota road proposal

Town leaders say their opposition to Fruitville Road plan focuses on evacuation safety, bias for pedestrian mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.18.16

Commission postpones collecting legal fees from Jaleski; All Angels blesses columbarium; Longboat Pass Bridge closures this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Aqua Beachwear

In May, Aqua Beachwear expanded its brand to include a new location on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"I have such respect for talent," Jimmy Hoskins says. "I cry when I see a brilliant performance that moves me or when someone wins an award and I know what they've gone through to get to that point."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 5, 2011
All the right moves

Choreographer Jimmy Hoskins' life story could be a Broadway musical, which is why after 400 shows the theater veteran is publishing his memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 3: Tom Patalano

Patalano will face Pat Wayman in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 13, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2018-2019 season

The announcement was made at the group’s annual Hush Hush Season Announcement & Cocktail Reception Feb. 12 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drs. Richard Brown, Miguel Pelayo and Anjan Patel were honored as Honorary Chairs of the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 28, 2018
Party Under the Stars shines in Lakewood Ranch

Fundraiser benefits Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A few of the SASSY girls and Gators do a final cheer to end their session.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 7, 2010
SASSY swimmers host Florida Gators

The Sarasota YMCA Synchronized Swim Team, SASSY, hosted the University of Florida Synchronized Swim Team for a clinic on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Selby Aquatics Complex. The Gators Synchro team worked with the SASSY girls on new routines for their upcoming season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department provided this image of the truck that drove off of the Coon Key Bridge.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2016
Crews remove truck from water near Coon Key Bridge

Congestion plagued the John Ringling Causeway and Coon Key Bridge after a truck drove into the water Monday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates crowned district champs

The Braden River volleyball team captured its first championship with a 3-2 victory over St. Pete Lakewood in the Class 4A-District 10 finals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Villagers hope to sink boat-parking ordinance

Opposition to Key-wide parking changes was nearly unanimous at the first Village Association meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Asolo gets chummy with alums

Asolo gets chummy with alums

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 10, 2009
Sarasota could delete concealed weapons law

A citizen's e-mail could lead to a concealed weapons ordinance from 1971 being stricken from the city code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveiled its new $250 million Courtyard Tower last year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 14, 2014
SMH pushes forward with more renovations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will hold a community workshop Wednesday, to involve the public in initial plans for a new rehabilitation facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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