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Mike and Jewel Ash.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Seussical Goes Science

When you mix Dr. Seuss and G Wiz, you get a science museum full of 150 people wearing Cat in the Hat caps. On Sunday, Oct. 9, G Wiz and The Players joined forces to encourage kids to learn and think outside of the box, and it was a fundraiser benefiting both groups. The event also acted as a kick-off for The Players' 'Seussical the Musical,' which starts Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Building Official Wayne Thorne sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials Sept. 12, informing them that ProNet Group Inc., a firm hired by Citizens Property Insurance to inspect the building, discovered major concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2012
Engineer labels mid-rise 'unsafe'

After an engineering firm discovered corroded beams at the Colony, the PZ&B Department posted warning signs at mid-rise hotel tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2009
Original 'Dora the Explorer' reports to Christ Church

Original 'Dora the Explorer' reports to Christ Church

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 9, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

Sarasota Film Festival Announces Opening Night, Centerpiece and Closing Night films

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 31, 2016
Lido black skimmer colony thrives, despite Colin

The storm washed away all their nests, but the skimmer carried on with a high populating season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 11-13.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 23, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.23.16

Longboat Key Cops Corner for Nov. 11-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Sisters Allison and Isabel Dunn dip their feet in the lake to cool off.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rotarian Don Weippert chokes up while accepting thanks from veteran Carl Moore, whose Home for Our Troops homes was made partially possibly by Weippert's $10,000 donation. Weippert challenged his colleagues to support veterans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks host open house

Rotary, Rosedale women honor veterans

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor 2.2.17

City has ignored offers to meet

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jim and Linda Lingley, who were accompanied by Ruby, voted at Precinct 209. The couple said they are glad the election is nearly over.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County sets early voting record

More than 79,000 local voters sent their ballots in through the mail or voted early. But voters who have hit the polls today are relieved for the election to end.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city has seen a decrease in the number of rounds played at Bobby Jones and is discussing how to reverse the trend.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2016
City continues discussion on Bobby Jones improvements

After a citizen committee recommended investing $14.5 million to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club, the City Commission will consider hiring a consultant to draft a master plan for the municipal course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2016
FDOT to drop speed limit on Longboat Key

The state has decided to lower the 45-mph speed limit on a 0.3-mile stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Offshore Grand Prix Festival Director Lucy Nicandri also serves as executive director of Suncoast Charities for Children.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2015
Grand Prix brings big dollars to Sarasota

The Sarasota Offshore Grand Prix generated more than $32 million in economic impact and about 15,000 hotel room stays in the region, according to a report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota resident Martin Hyde said his dissatisfaction with sitting city commissioners compelled him make the early leap into the race.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2016
Hyde aims to shake up Sarasota City Commission

Small business owner Martin Hyde has pre-qualified to run for an at-large seat on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christian and Justin Long discuss their upcoming travel/comedy web series that will focus on Sarasota and have Ringling College film students produce nearly everything behind the camera.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 22, 2015
Justin and Christian Long launch web series at Ringling College

Actor, writer and producers Justin Long and brother Christian Long begin their collaboration with Ringling College of Art and Design film students on an eight episode, Sarasota-based travel/comedy show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Terry Gans |
  • March 10, 2010
My View

Voters should give Key good leadership

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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