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Kenneth Spaulding submitted this photo of a sunrise at Bobby Jones Golf Complex.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Weekly winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. Grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 6, 2010
Film review: 'Up in the Air'

George Clooney's impeccable performance in the new film 'Up in the Air' has 'Oscar' written all over it and, boy, does he deserve it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 3.19.2015

Cops Corner: East County 3.19.2015

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch Chargers midfielder Jason Biro attempts to maintain possession during last year's Tampa Bay Labor Day Showcase.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 24, 2013
Pressure mounts to review Big Pass dredging plans

Area residents call for an independent review of a project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friends Marsha and Douglass, both of Sarasota, came to the Sarasota taping of "Antiques Roadshow" with a clock and an Emmett Kelly doll.
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 13, 2018
'Antiques Roadshow' taping draws thousands to Sarasota’s Ca’ d’Zan

Treasures in hand, people from waited for answers — and possible antique stardom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
400 teams from across the country will play on Siesta Beach between July 20-25. (Photo courtesy USA Volleyball)
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 17, 2017
Thousands expected on Siesta Beach for volleyball championship

2,000 players, family members and spectators are expected to head to Siesta Key between July 20-25.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Graycen Miller and Kasmine Heinlein
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 24, 2010
Thankful Thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An e-mail survey of residents in blocks 1 through 300 of North Washington Drive found that those residents supported placing a no-left-turn sign at the intersection of North Washington Drive and North Boulevard of the Presidents.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands residents seek to stop traffic

The Key's residential side streets are a frequent shortcut for drivers who want to avoid the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Zoller took this photo of a storm brewing Oct. 13, on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Beach, Co-Chairwoman Terri Klauber and Haven Beach
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 6, 2012
Cooking For A Catholic Cause

Cooking For A Catholic Cause

  • Black Tie
Donald Trump won all of the rural areas in Sarasota County, while Hillary Clinton won downtown.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 11, 2016
Did your Sarasota neighborhood vote for Trump or Clinton?

Donald Trump won six south Sarasota County precincts that Barack Obama won in 2012, while Hillary Clinton consolidated voters around downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview senior guard Brion Whitley signed his national letter of intent with North Carolina-Wilmington on Nov. 9.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
Sarasota Signing Day Roundup: 11.11.16

19 area athletes have inked their colleges choices during the early signing period.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Models: Joyce Leone, Linda Wilson, Joyce Giaconia, Nedra Duffy, Pat Viani, Betsy Marker, June Hartlieb and Susan Gorney
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

The Tara Golf & Country Club sashayed into a new season with its Spring Fashion Show March 8. Models, who are all members of the country club, wore Chico's clothing from the store in St. Armands Circle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2012
Snake incident shocks Walmart shopper

So, here is one of the most interesting quotes I've ever received in more than 12 years of reporting: "I'm going to get a goat from my friend and march that goat right through the front door of Walmart."

  • East County
  • Opinion
Max Amster, Molly Klauber, Jenn McAlister and Denver Stutler
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
'La Fete du Fromage'

'La Fete du Fromage'

  • Black Tie
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 19, 2010
Mungillo's removal confuses Braden River community

Manatee County Public Schools officials hope to name BRE's new principal by June 10.

  • East County
  • News
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