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Jacqueline Putrino.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Phill Younger, who changed his mind between first and second reading for the proposed neighborhood undergrounding project and now opposes it, said it’s “grossly unfair to the north end property owners.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2016
Balance of power

A majority of votes in favor of an undergrounding project could force a minority to pay the most.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Club's women's 3.0 U.S. Tennis Association team will play in the state championship tournament this weekend.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 20, 2016
Key tennis team set for state competition

The women’s U.S. Tennis Association 3.0 team at the Longboat Key Club will compete at the state championship tournament this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Volvo takes best in show honors

Lakewood Ranch resident Glenn Todd was eating dinner on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with his family May 7, during the monthly Lance's Cruizin to the Hop Car Show, when he excused himself to find out if the show had announced its winners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 18, 2010
Banker returns to her musical roots

Marcy Gilroy went from a high-powered bank executive to a piano teacher for toddlers.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 19, 2014
County approves homeless spending

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a contract extension for consultant Robert Marbut to implement his Homeless Strategic Action Plan - which includes a shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 24, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jeff is deaf with Down syndrome and dabbles in superhero portraiture. Photos by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor |
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • February 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: Finesses are easy

Of course finesses are easy! You just lead toward the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid the whims of fate, as in this deal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 21, 2012
JUST THE STATS

12,800 - Tickets sold for the Sarasota Open.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Big Fish" runs through March 5, at the Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2017
Theater review: 'Big Fish'

“Big Fish” tells a whale of a tale at “The Players”

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ron Flynn said the theft of his cranes statue occurred during the early-morning hours of Sept. 5. Courtesy of Ron Flynn.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Bronze cranes statue stolen from yard

A 5-foot-tall statue was clipped from its base and hauled away from a resident's property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
Premier's Director of Sports Antonio Saviano talks about events with Manatee County Visitors and Convention Bureau Executive Director  Elliott Falcione during the Nike International Friendlies Nov. 29.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 6, 2017
Manatee County nears Premier Sports Campus purchase

Manatee County's deal with SMR could be approved at Dec. 7 land use meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Matthew Serrano
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

Drink This: Cucumber Lime Martini

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota County selects $900,000 in projects for federal funding

All three projects are related to restorative efforts in the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Four suspects with potential ties to the burglary of six vehicles Sept. 26 were arrested by Longboat Key police officers just after midnight on Lyons Lane Sept. 30.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 1, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A car, foot and swim chase on Longboat Key led to the arrest of four suspects on Longboat Key Sept. 30 linked to a string of auto burglary cases that occurred Sept. 26 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 24, 2013
New College Police collect prescription drugs

Law enforcement will be collecting unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Take-Back Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 26, 2012
JAN. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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