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  • By Ed Adams |
  • August 10, 2011
My View: It's a doggoned shame

My dog reads the newspaper. No joke, but Red has to do it on the floor. The doggoned pages are too big for a dachshund to hold in his piddling paws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2016
New Pass dredge begins this month

The town of Longboat Key will undertake a south end beach project starting Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2013
Overlay district could provide boon for Rosemary

A proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Pass Bridge is closing 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 for bridge maintenance work.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
Longboat Pass Bridge closes tonight

The Florida Department of Transportation will close Longboat Pass Bridge 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veteran John Fiala explained the G.I. bill to students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

Four local veterans shared their military experiences with students at Freedom Elementary School Nov. 8 as part of "Bring a Vet to School" day, organized through BrightHouse Networks and the History Channel. Veterans also demonstrated how to fold the U.S. flag during the hourlong presentation.

  • East County
  • Schools
Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder says the plaza as a commercial-only site "is just a temporary stop gap until something happens."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 9, 2015
Whitney Plaza owner nixes referendum request

Owner Ryan Snyder’s decision follows the announcement of a local developer’s plans for a hotel next door.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment. Her dream came true at People at Play in the East County.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 24, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia Ortiz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 5, 2013
Sarasota Police identify Newtown shooting suspect

The Sarasota Police Department seek a convicted felon in connection with an April 3 shooting that caused school lockdowns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 29, 2015
Behind the Bar with: Libby's L-Bar

Behind the Bar with: Libby's L-Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GreyHawk Landing CDD supervisors said it cost $300 to clean the pool after the vandalism incident on Halloween.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2015
GreyHawk Landing searches for pool potty crew

CDD supervisors are looking for individuals who vandalized the community pool.

  • East County
  • News
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 23, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • East County
  • News
The show's first ten episodes ended in October, but it's back on air starting Jan. 15 with eight more to finish the first season.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' reality show returns in January

The next eight episodes continue to follow seven young adults as they navigate relationships, drama and parties on and around Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 26, 2015

SCOPE hosts community discussion workshop

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Jerome Robbins' "The Concert" for the first time ever in the program for "Masters of Dance." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 10, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet steps up to celebrate iconic choreographers in latest program

The dance company is rising to the challenge of honoring three iconic choreographers in 'Masters of Dance.'

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Stieff, Caroline Calloway, and Lorin, Harriet and Lorin Stieff with "Owen Burns"
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 14, 2010
Owen Burns week culminates with street party

Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to wrap up the weeklong celebration honoring Owen Burns. The party, co-hosted by The Owen Burns Celebration Committee and Owen's Fish Camp, featured live music, food, vintage cars and antiques, plus an official City of Sarasota Tribute to Owen Burns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Children get festive for Santa

More than 130 kids from Big Brothers Big Sisters watched as Santa Claus showed up to greet them in a bright red fire truck for their annual holiday party Saturday, Dec. 10, at Sun 'N' Fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seth McGarry, with the Bradenton Marauders.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch grad traded to Phillies organization

He will report to the Clearwater Threshers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioners and county staff have been working on the budget for months.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 20, 2017
County: No tax on public utilities

Without levying the tax that would raise $5.4 million in its first year, commissioners are planning to dip into the economic uncertainty fund until they can make departmental budget cuts in the beginning of fiscal year 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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