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  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 29, 2012
Test the waters Tuesday night with The Bilderberg Jazz Arkestra

Test the waters Tuesday night with The Bilderberg Jazz Arkestra

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sierra McCormick in "The Vast of Night." Photo source: Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2020
Binge Blog: There's something in the sky

"Search Party" and "The Vast of Night" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 19, 2020
New pickleball courts open at Bayfront Park, some players say more needed

Two pickleball-only courts were completed at Bayfront Park last week. Players are grateful, but say it may not be enough.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Marieb
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Does a black box fit?

It was not a surprise to hear that fundraising for the town cultural center is not what supporters hoped. That raises a fundamental question.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Golf architect Richard Mandell discusses the proposed improvements to Bobby Jones Golf Club at a special City Commission meeting Tuesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2018
City endorses extensive Bobby Jones renovations

Will $16.7 in improvements improve the fortunes of the municipal golf course? Can the city afford the changes?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Capt. Stanley Schaeffer (Photo by Heidi Kurpiela)
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 23, 2019
Q&A: Meet Manatee County's new sheriff

Lakewood Ranch becomes home to a Manatee County Sheriff substation and hub for its several tactical units. Capt. Stanley Schaeffer is the man in charge.

  • LWR Life
“The ‘how to guide’ to living (‘cause you’re doing it wrong)” is a digital chromogenic print of an ad from 1999. Courtesy image
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
New exhibit at The Ringling analyzes the identity-shaping techniques of ads

Conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas uses advertisements as a lens to analyze cultural prejudices.

  • Arts + Culture
LBK Liquors employee Jim Crawford
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 2, 2015
Open for business: Whitney Beach

Meet the businesses of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Tom Burgum, Gene Carr, Isabelle Gammon and Pauline Schaum Schroeder died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota baseball coach Clyde Metcalf opened up his 35th season by watching the Sailors earn a pair of victories Feb. 5 and Feb. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 11, 2016
Metcalf finds successful balance

Sarasota baseball coach opens 35th season at the helm with his new favorite team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ben Vereen lives to perform
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 10, 2015
Ben Vereen: It's All About the Work

The award-winning film actor and stage performer discusses work and his new film "Time Out of Mind" opening the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Brown will leave the Longboat Key Town Commission after six years, four of which he spent in the mayor's seat.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 4, 2015
Mayor Jim Brown: On his own terms

Jim Brown prepares to strike the gavel on his final days as mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2013
News Briefs

Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period; Propsosed Hub Pub requires variance open; Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Our view

3 good ideas; 'it's time'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Greg Campbell, the executive chef and director of operations at the Grove restaurant, doesn't use exact measurements when making his stuffing but rather his eyes to judge proper amount needed.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 23, 2021
East Bradenton residents share Thanksgiving stuffing traditions

Thanksgiving tweaks produce stuffing that will be gobbled up.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program said the 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024 is an important indicator of the bay's recovery.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 1, 2025
New seagrass survey shows promise for Sarasota Bay's recovery

The results showed a 19% increase in seagrass coverage from 2022 to 2024, and preliminary observations indicate the bay was resilient enough to withstand 2024 storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
  • January 10, 2024
Florida social media law: Unconstitutional

Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature claim they are taking back the public square from big tech. But what they are doing is infringing on free speech.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Key's Town Commission election on March 19, 1979.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 15, 2025
Unlike recent years, Longboat will have a contested commission race in 2025

The last contested Town Commission race was in 2018, and since then, the island has lacked campaigning and competition for the town's most powerful board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elena Cassella worked in the Manatee County School District for 
17 years before taking a job in fundraising with Foundation for Dreams in 2010.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2025
Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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