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Stephen Moody works with the stylists at Yellow Strawberry.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch hair stylists get lessons from a legend

Stephen Moody, a noted educator of stylists, teaches his craft at Yellow Strawberry Salon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 26, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City Commission has empowered City Manager Tom Barwin to take action in response to the coronavirus.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 20, 2020
City encourages nonessential businesses to cease in-person operations

In an emergency order, Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin strongly urged most businesses to switch to remote or by-appointment work to whatever extent possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Forty Carrots pays tribute to co-founder Diane Weiss

Forty Carrots Family Center staff, families, supporters, colleagues and alumni paid tribute to Diane Weiss, co-founder and co-executive director since 1993.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Outages are reported in the Sleepy Lagoon neighborhood of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 22, 2015
Power outages reported in Sleepy Lagoon

Approximately 25 customers are impacted by the outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jacob Rego and Abby Clark faced off.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Football Frenzy

The Tabernacle Christian School today hosted a Football Frenzy.

  • East County
  • Schools
When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
An independent group of orchestra advocates has identified land along U.S. 301 — west of the Payne Park tennis courts — as a potential site for a music hall. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2021
City in the dark on orchestral maneuvers

As the Sarasota Orchestra continues internal deliberations on a new music hall, city leaders and residents are attempting to craft a perfect pitch to retain the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nature lover Joe Sidiski walks trails weekly at state parks with his wife, Bonnie. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 27, 2015
Conversation with Joe Sidiski

Joe Sidiski’s love for ponds, wildlife and all things nature didn’t start in 2004, when he moved to the Greenbrook community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • October 29, 2021
MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota daredevil Bello Nock went to great lengths to bring home the Ringling train car his circus performer parents lived in more than 50 years ago.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 17, 2022
Bello Nock hasn’t gotten to the top by accident

Still at the top of his game, hometown daredevil Bello Nock is leveraging his high hair and high jinx for a higher purpose.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 16, 2019
Scallop search dives in again

After last year's canceled event, the Sarasota Bay Watch looks forward to the 2019 rendition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 11, 2012
Dec. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota names downtown economic steward; Proposed entertainment district discussed; Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin and more!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 28, 2015
Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The rehabilitation center at Pines of Sarasota is a point of pride for retiring CEO John Overton. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • June 4, 2015
CEO reflects on 14 years at Pines of Sarasota

John Overton is ready for retirement in July — but he’s ‘not ready for the rocking chair.’

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Police received a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Main Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2022
Woman charged with murder in New Year's Main Street shooting

37-year-old held on $1.1 million bond.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rudy Fraraccio is bringing old-school attitude to the Rams' head coaching position.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 11, 2019
New Rams basketball coach wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

New Riverview High Rams basketball coach Rudy Fraraccio wants team to focus on routine, not going viral

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High president David Jones gave the evening's opening remarks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 20, 2021
Sarasota High holds fourth-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

The event was held at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 27, 2012
Nov. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office asks for assistance; Whitney Beach ownership modified; District named grant finalist and Judge sets Midnight Pass trial date

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Best of Enemies"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 24, 2015
Film review: 'Best of Enemies'

This well-researched documentary examines the origins of today's television-news climate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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