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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
  • News
The list of administrators recommended to be fired included Bob Gagnon, an East County resident an assistant superintendent who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 27, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 12, 2009
East County elementaries seek new leadership

Three East County elementary schools -- McNeal, Bashaw and Freedom -- all will have new principals this fall.

  • East County
  • Schools
Barry Eaton has worked for fisheries since the 1980s. A carp is supposed to be slimy, he said — the slime fish secrete help protect them from disease and bacteria. "If they're rough, like sandpaper, they're stressed," he said.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Full-scale attack offers Tara Preserve ponds a fishy solution

Introduction of carp expected to control invasive plants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 2, 2009
Dance review: 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet's production of Sir Peter Wright's 'Giselle,' staged by Margaret Barbieri, was carried by the expertise of its two guest stars, internationally acclaimed Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg, this past weekend, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Newtown Grocery store story circa 1960s. Courtesy of Sarasota County Historical Resources.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Newtown's narative draws international attention

Weeks after Vickie Oldham and her team of researchers published their comprehensive study of Newtown's history, a Ph.D. candidate hopes to shine an international spotlight on the history on Sarasota's African-American heritage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Longbeach Village neighborhood saw flooding in the streets beginning Sunday. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby Downer'

Tropical Storm Debby was an unwelcome guest but appears to have spared the Key major damages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The proposed parking lot would be constructed on North Adams Drive, on the site of what is now a municipal parking lot.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
City fleshes out St. Armands paid parking, garage plans

For decades, St. Armands Circle leaders have called for the construction of a parking garage. A new proposal, heavily reliant on paid parking, could make the project a reality.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although the beach is packed, buses to the beach are virtually empty Jan. 31. Beach patrons said riding the bus wasn’t convenient.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
The routes not taken

Encouraging the public to embrace alternative transportation on, and off, Siesta Key, may require a perception shift on buses and trolleys.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File Photo. Kim and Cecil Calloway renew their vows during the Say 'I do' Again ceremony Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Erhart, Anno Swain and Katie Hayes. Photos by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 9, 2011
EDIBLES: Family Favorite Chocolate-Chocolate Cake

The email raving about the 'amazing homemade chocolate cake with homemade chocolate frosting' came from friend and fashion blogger Heather Dunhill, who ate it at a Siesta Key dinner party.

  • Arts + Culture
Ruth and Elmer Berkel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2011
Sarasota: Our Town

Picture this: a Fourth of July photo-op; Isn't she lovely?; Every little thing she does is magic; Director of film featured in Diversions changes title; 'Boat Tea' celebrates Suncoast Grand Prix Fest; Some like it hot

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 5, 2009
Neighborhood patrol guards against crimes

A Siesta Key community's fledgling neighborhood patrol sees its volunteers double after a home invasion and rape occurred just blocks away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Scoreboard

Get the latest bridge and golf scores

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 22, 2017
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 89th Academy Awards airs Feb. 26. We offer our picks in the major categories.

  • Arts + Culture
The project to ensure cleaner stormwater runoff could begin as early as this spring or summer and would take nine months to complete. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 20, 2012
$1 million project to filter polluted runoff

Modular wetlands and bioswales throughout the watershed are designed to filter stormwater into Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Connor O’Neill played goalie for the Manasota Monsters.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Monster Mash

The Manasota Monsters, a youth travel lacrosse team for ages U9 and U11, formed last month, while the Manasota Lacrosse Club started its sixth summer season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Mamma Onesti's celebrates first anniversary out east

The restaurant name has been in business for 27 years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 16, 2009
'They should be locked up'

A man who invested $500,000 with the Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme has not received any money and is suing them. He calls them 'crooks who have no morals.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
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