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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Our View

The Colony and next generation

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
SKINNY
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • February 3, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Skinny cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Skinny cocktails

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Gullet students earn dance party

Gullett Elementary School students who demonstrated positive behavior in recent weeks earned themselves a dance party, of sorts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 4, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Heritage Harbour South CDD planted more than 10,000 plants in littoral zones of select lakes in 2012 to improve water quality. But, the program was cut the following year. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
Residents peeved about ponds

Heritage Harbour residents circulate petition in search of better smelling and looking ponds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Volunteers held together by The Ringling glue

During Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), there's a lot of foot-traffic and people to greet -- volunteer Roberta Schaumleffel likes it best when it's busy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The winning local student vocalist will win a chance to meet local American Idol alum Syesha Mercado
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 9, 2015
Sarasota Orchestra on the hunt for student "National Anthem" vocalist

Sarasota Orchestra, Ed Smith Stadium, Outdoor Pops, Syesha Mercado, National Anthem, American Idol, Anthem Idol

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • May 21, 2012
WSLR makes big changes, hints at support for new stations

WSLR makes big changes, hints at support for new stations

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Rocky Khara

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Rocky Khara.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2010
Former BRHS student confesses to 10 area burglaries

Justin Lizardi, 20, is facing charges for burglarizing homes throughout the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 7, 2009
Transient crime plummets

Sarasota police credit their zero-tolerance policy for a 49% decline in transient crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Following the economic downturn — and a prolonged struggle for the golf industry in general — the city has searched for ways to draw more visitors to its municipal course.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2015
Bobby Jones committee makes the case for capital investment

The Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee agrees the course needs substantial improvement, but it remains undecided on whether a restoration to the original design is warranted.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 12.10.15

Confusing opinion; Don't ignore Native American side of history

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Flooding occurred on Broadway and throughout the Longbeach Village.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2012
Debby takes Longboat by storm

Flooding, debris and power outages have been reported throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Gaglio, Nancy Curtis, Amy Blair and Lee Fox. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
SOS honors Old Salty Dog

Save Our Seabirds presented Old Salty Dog restaurant with an award Tuesday for its service to the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.10.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 19, 2012
Neighbors: Gabriel Fassler

Siesta Key Oyster Bar bartender Gabriel Fassler has been serving up drinks for and making memories with locals and visitors for the last eight-and-a-half years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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