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An image of the baby scallops printed from the microscope. The pickle-looking shape from the image on the right is what the scallops use to attach themselves to the sea grass.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 14, 2011
Saving the bay, one scallop at a time

When the microscopic baby scallops begin to develop the ability to attach, it is time to release them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jonny's Free Beach Rides driver Dave Catalfino drives a golf cart down Ocean Boulevard. Owner Mike LePore thinks the point-to-point service gives the free rides an advantage over a trolley.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association pursues trolley plans

Siesta Key business owners hope to finally move forward with plans to introduce an open-air trolley system on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 25, 2010
My View: Sarasota County-media empire

Like other municipalities, Sarasota County is building a multimedia conglomerate at taxpayer expense. Don't think there is no propaganda.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jeremy Denk. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 23, 2013
Music Review: SCA's great performers: Tokyo String Quartet with Jeremy Denk

It was a historic moment last week when the Tokyo String Quartet and Jeremy Denk got together at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Ramsey
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Clock dedication a timely tribute

The late Carroll Ramsey turned back the hands of time on one historic landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Poolside toe-dippers
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Anytime is a great time to have a poolside party - especially St. Patrick's Day. At Sand Cay, a bountiful buffet held assortment of finger foods plus chocolate cupcakes with green icing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Youngs, Clara McGonigle and Carol Fischbein at last year's Christmas Bazaar.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 16, 2016
Your Calendar: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fidelity Investment Senior Doubles tournament

The tournament continues Saturday and Sunday, with Monday reserved as a rain day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linda Holland still lives in the 1926 historic home she moved into in 1980, when she came to Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Neighborhood leader wants to bring two sides together

On the North Trail, Linda Holland wants to bridge differences between residents concerned with change and developers who want to redevelop the corridor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 6, 2010
Film review: 'Up in the Air'

George Clooney's impeccable performance in the new film 'Up in the Air' has 'Oscar' written all over it and, boy, does he deserve it.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College fundraisers and supporters break ground on the city block on the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Way and Cocoanut Avenue.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 22, 2015
Ringling College breaks ground on Soundstage

Filmmaker Roman Coppola, college president Larry R. Thompson and Sarasota mayor Willie Shaw and more were on hand to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Sarasota film.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2009
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Piracy no longer an issue on Dream Island Road

The 1,000-pound pirate statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn from 1957 to 2000 was located at the entrance of Dream Island Road. It was a landmark for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kurt Schultheis Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor Jack Duncan congratulate each other after being nominated to serve new one-year mayoral and vice mayoral terms.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Brown takes mayor's chair again

As Brown begins his last year in the mayor's seat, Jack Duncan takes on a new role as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch girls assist in drill

Cousins Rebekah and Sarah Meyers, of Lakewood Ranch, joined others as mock victims during an emergency disaster drill at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport April 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2011
News Briefs

Vice mayor seeks to delay paid parking; Siesta Key bridge work schedule set; Senior Friendship Centers founder dies; and Meetings & agendas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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