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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Watch the soft sands of Siesta Beach transform in masterpieces by the shore for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard. Photo courtesy the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the state art museum of Florida.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 27, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smithsonian day at The Ringling

There are more than 1,500 museums across the country participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live, a day of free admission Saturday, Sept. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 30, 2010
Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

McNeal article a smear campaign

  • East County
  • Opinion
In addition to the Herald-Tribune building, the former World of Beer property has been targeted as a potential medical marijuana operation.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
APRIL FOOLS: Could marijuana businesses light up downtown Sarasota?

A group of investors sees marijuana as a cash crop that could spark activity in the lethargic east end of downtown — but will residents and officials harsh their buzz?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
More parallels of history

Polish Jews called themselves ‘voices from the abyss.’ Today those voices are also Christian and Muslim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A concept plan for Bayfront Park has been revised to reflect the addition of new park lands.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2012
Commission asks for community center cost info

The Town Commission asked for cost estimates of developing Bayfront Park separately from a possible community center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2012
Builder rings in $5 million in sales

Lennar Homes reports 40 condo sales in the past two months totaling more than $5 million in sales.

  • East County
  • News
The Robert L. Taylor Community Center will unveil new programs and youth activities next year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 20, 2011
Taylor community center exceeds expectations

The Robert L. Taylor Community Center has six times the number of pass holders than it expected after three months of operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Shark bait

Summerfield's Michelle Clinton isn't afraid to pry open the jaws of a great white shark.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Lakewood athletes sign letters-of-intent

Kaitlyn Kerrigan signed April 19 to play soccer for Lees-McRae College, while fellow senior Doug Snell signed to play lacrosse for Saint Leo University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nolan Peterson A tidal pool that collected at the north end of Siesta Beach in the fall, seen here, became a feeding area for both migrating and local shorebirds during the winter.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 16, 2014
Beach modifications rake in controversy

Siesta Key residents say a local beach rake operator continues to illegally modify Siesta beaches under the direction of beachfront property owners seeking to skirt state and county rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This week's standout player is Natalie Buffett
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
JUST THE STATS

155 - The total number of shots The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team posted in its victory over Cardinal Mooney Aug. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Marilyn Rothschild
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Marilyn Rothschild

Marilyn Rothschild is a Longboat Key resident who loves to sculpt. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Atwell and Larry Eger are leading a campaign to move election day.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2017
New campaign hopes to move city elections

The Decide the Date campaign is collecting signatures in pursuit of a referendum on moving from the spring to the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan and Cliff Scholz, Susan and Tim Clarke and Mickey Callenen attended last year's Party on the Pass.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2014
Save the dates

We're looking forward to an eventful season. Here, we choose our top 10 picks for the winter/spring season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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