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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 29, 2013
Summer Sizzlers

This summer's movie lineup looks incredibly hot. And when temperatures soar, there's no better place to beat the heat than chilling out in a dark movie theater. My advice: Be cool. Skip the predictable, big-money blockbusters and dive into some quality films that require an attention span.

  • Arts + Culture
Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barwin
  • By David Conway |
  • November 7, 2013
Barwin awaits new process

For Tom Barwin's first evaluation since taking over as city manager, commissioners will have to navigate a different process than the one used for his predecessors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The worlds of music and love are intermixed this Valentine's Day weekend for the Sarasota Orchestra's "Be Mine" concert.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 10, 2015
Love Notes

The Sarasota Orchestra explores the elements of love songs in honor of Valentine's Day.

  • Arts + Culture
SCAT bus fares will increase Monday, Oct. 3.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2011
County approves SCAT increases

Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) approved increases in fares that will take effect Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
Familiar Faces: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

The couple builds their passion for helping foster children.

  • Black Tie
Dr. Dean Christensen looks over a patient chart while walking through Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's emergency room.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Expansion could make medical competitors sore

East County providers say a free-standing emergency room could drive up healthcare costs.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2011
Temple Emanu-El hosts fall festival

Members of Temple Emanu-El enjoyed special Wild West-themed family time Oct. 15 as the temple's preschool hosted a fall festival fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key firemen and policemen bonded on a quick break
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Root beer floats at the fire station

Town Hall of Longboat Key's Trish Granger and Lisa Silvertooth hosted the first root beer float Friday on Aug. 10. They brought root beer float makings to the north end fire station and hosted a short get-together for Longboat Key firemen and policemen. Non-duty police officers joined the firemen where the typically hard-working servicemen took a load off and got their floats on. It was a relaxing fifteen minutes of fun jokes and root beer floats. The Town Hall employees even hand-delivered the makings for the on-duty servicemen that couldn't leave their posts. They plan to host these special fun Fridays every week.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Brett Timmons

Four years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was handed a group of players who knew almost nothing about football. In 2009, Timmons saw the first of his goals come to fruition when the Thunder captured their first district title and advanced to the Class 1B state semifinals.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jo Anne Entwistle, Muriel Goldstein, Bill Grossman, Miriam Stone

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ashley Abrams, Sammy Zelitt and Sadie Gomez
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 27, 2012
Camp Spotlight: Florida Studio Theatre Summer Camp (+ VIDEO)

Today is Tuesday, June 26, and it's Meatball Day at Florida Studio Theatre. Every camper in sight is wearing a sticker that reads, "Happy Meatball Day," along with a photograph of an adorable white-haired woman who just happens to be related to FST's director of education, Beth Duda.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 1, 2018
Lido residents push for city to rethink pavilion deal

Opposition continues to mount to the city's plans for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion. Is it enough to change officials' minds?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 17, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 17

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2011
End of prep year turns spotlight on community

Yes, another year of high school sports is coming to a close. This Friday, Lakewood Ranch will play in its Spring Game, signaling the end of the high school sports seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
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