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Art Falls was a retailer on Longboat Key for more than 28 years. His relationship on the island began in 1978 with the Sea Stable.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 31, 2013
Art Falls meant business for 28 years

Longtime Key businessman and community supporter Art Falls died July 27 - exactly one month before his 87th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Community responds to editor's leaving

Last week, former Managing Editor Michael Eng left the East County Observer for a new role as the managing editor for Plant City Observer. Read the community's response to the news.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The park is more passive in nature, meaning it will have walking trails, open fields and other amenities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Plans for new park shift into drive

Construction on 40-acre park expected to begin in a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 1: Tony Sawyer

Sawyer will face Arlene Sweeting in the general election.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
(Dex Honea)
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I always liked to think outside the box, but I was so deep in the classical world. It's hard to break apart from the routine," says Miri Ben-Ari of her switch to contemporary music. Photo courtesy of Noam Galai.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra performs radically different concert

Jewish Federation brings Israeli culture to Sarasota via contemporary violinist Miri Ben-Ari, accompanied by Sarasota Orchestra for May 11 'Revolutions' concert.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Car Show takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.
  • By Sammi Fisher |
  • June 20, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 21

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 02.04.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Siesta Key Village Association launches 36 radio spots that will be broadcasted throughout this week.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 24, 2012
Village ads hit airwaves

Radio advertisements for Siesta Key Village will air this week on 107.9 WSRZ.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 12, 2010
Town prepares for election

Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Mayo, Khadija Sallet and Brentney J perform in "The Amen Corner." Photo by Vutti Photography
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 28, 2019
Justice wrestles with mercy in WBTT production of 'The Amen Corner'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's take on this tragic story by James Baldwin is about how human connection can be just as powerful as prejudice and poverty.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D.

John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D., resident of Sarasota died on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born on Feb. 14, 1925.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2014
Our View

Where pot vote will take us

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ODA senior quarterback Gus Mahler throws a pass against Bradenton Christian.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2017
ODA football gets wild win against Bradenton Christian

The Thunder defense forced five turnovers in the 7-6 victory.

  • East County
  • Sports
James Wood and Kate Thomas conduct an interview for a family's book and documentary.
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • December 12, 2013
Couple brings family histories to life

James Wood and Kate Thomas help Sarasota families preserve their genealogy through books and documentaries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

  • East County
  • News
Colton James Dominis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Occasions

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 11, 2009
Man on the street: Swine flu

We stopped Longboaters to ask them what concerns they have about the H1N1 virus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mitchell Burchett
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 22, 2014
Meet the Class of 2014

With graduation upon us, the Sarasota Observer asks six high school seniors to take a look back at their time in school and share a sneak peek into their futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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