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  • A time to celebrate |
  • July 13, 2020
Burke-McGuire Engagement

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who live on Siesta Key, happily announce their engagement.

  • Siesta Key
  • Celebrations
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 14, 2012
Film Review: 'Skyfall'

What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota children promoting a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to attend a health summit Sept. 27.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 12, 2011
Sarasota plans children's health summit

A health summit planned for later this month will focus on issues related to healthy weight and preventing prescription drug misuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The other referendum will decide whether owner Oscar Parsons, 94, can regain the simultaneous residential and business use of 4,200 square feet of penthouse office space at Harbour Square, 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 7, 2016
Longboat Key referendum issues preoccupy 2 biz plaza owners

One owner said traffic is the biggest issue islanders are experiencing, which could affect their perception of his plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Initially, Laurel Park residents were asking for the elimination of the city’s administrative review process entirely within the boundaries of the district.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 15, 2013
City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

The City Commission approved the creation of the overlay district, which will require public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 17

Stuart Schwartz came to the rescue of this hummingbird stuck on his lanai in River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
With The Celery Fields gaining in popularity, residents are requesting more amenities.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Celery Fields popularity grows

The County's stormwater site-turned-park is welcoming so many visitors that residents are starting to clamor for more parking spaces and other amenities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
The title reel
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 21, 2014
Spotlight: Stopperan produces movie based on reel life

Tony Stopperan's next full-length feature film production, "Paradise, FL," starts shooting in July.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Short, Corey Crider, and Stefano de Peppo in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of Verdi's "A King For a Day." Courtesy Rod Millington.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Spotlight: Sarasota Opera hosts Verdi exciting concert

No one in the world, in all of time, has ever played every note Giuseppe Verdi ever composed.

  • Arts + Culture
B.D. Gullett Elementary students Aubrey Balderama and her sisters, Mattison and Harper, wear pink shirts in honor of their grandmother, who is a cancer survivor. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Pink Out gets personal in Lakewood Ranch

Gullett Elementary brings awareness about breast cancer with Pink Out Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Otters swim, and 7-11 sinks

WEEK OF JAN. 28

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • September 8, 2021
Joseph P. Callahan

Joseph (Joe), age 96, of Longboat Key, Florida and Massapequa, New York passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2021 surrounded by his two daughters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

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Town Hall's new purchasing manager, Ana Owen, likes to go sailing in her free time. She's been learning the skills for the water sport for the last four years.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 2, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board questions purchasing power

The IDA wants to structure the new purchasing manager’s spending.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Party celebrates couple of 66ers

Windward Bay residents Stanley and Marilyn Hochman celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary with friends Dec. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
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