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  • By The Insider |
  • April 17, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

Sarasota Film Festival: TWO FOR TUESDAY SPECIAL! Matinee Madness! Filmmakers in Attendance!

  • Arts + Culture
The front of the Burns' home in Indian Beach still has some of its original 1954 modern flair.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 6, 2013
Home & Garden: Modern Chic

Doug and Carol Burns moved into their renovated home in March 2011, in Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 2, 2016
Hotel Indigo changes ownership

Innisfree Hotels acquires Hotel Indigo located in the Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Temple Beth Sholom raised funds to purchase a mobile ICU for Israeli ambulance service Magen David Adom.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota synagogue buys vehicle for Israeli ambulance service

Temple Beth Sholom raised $300,000 in three weeks to purchase a replacement vehicle to aid in the war with Hamas.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2009
Acrodunk slams into Tara

Students at Tara Elementary enjoyed a dazzling display of high-flying slam dunks and other tricks when Acrodunk Extreme Dunkers visited Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Frequent flier visits Publix

A white heron is a frequent lunchtime visitor at the outdoor dining tables at Publix at Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stuart and Lois Scheyer’s grandson, Jon Scheyer, plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer |
  • May 23, 2012
Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As the county funds more large scale projects, less funds are being allocated to tourism promotion.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Tourist Development Council expects slower gains

Because money is being diverted to pay for capital projects, there is less available money to market Sarasota County

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department can deploy their jet ski, seen here during a training drill, in the event of a water rescue call.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 20, 2023
Water safety initiative aims to prevent accidental water deaths

Local fire departments recently joined the "Stay Vigilant Initiative" to raise awareness and try to prevent accidental water deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
See It, Say It, Send It creator Kevin Angell stands in the app's new Sarasota office Jan.16.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota-based security app offers free training to houses of worship

Founder Kevin Angell believes See It, Say It, Send It, which is free to the public, can provide an extra layer of security at religious services.

  • Longboat Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • May 26, 2020
Lucille Orzach

Lucille Orzach died peacefully at home in Rhinebeck, NY on May 7.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • July 16, 2019
Sarasota Police Department taking part in initiative to reduce speeding

“For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 14-year-old girl went missing 9:15 a.m. Thursday
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 1, 2014
Web Year in Review: November 2013, Missing 14-year-old girl found

Megan Buckley has been found and returned home safely.

  • East County
  • News
A 14-year-old girl went missing 9:15 a.m. Thursday
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 23, 2013
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old girl found

Missing 14-year-old Megan Buckley has been found and returned home safely.

  • East County
  • News
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe, police say
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2026
Missing Longboat Key teen found safe, police say

Anyone with information on the 14-year-old girl is asked to call the town's police.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch transit discussion continues

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization also is considering expanding bus services along State Road 70 in the future.

  • East County
  • News
Tyler G. and James G. celebrate their team’s touchdown
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Turkey Bowl

The Out-of-Door Academy kicked off the holiday weekend with its annual Turkey Bowl, Tuesday Nov. 26. Lower school students spent the afternoon watching selected fifth graders play football. The Turkey Bowl has taken place every year for more than twenty-five years and marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer 04.29.10

Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty on Monday announced Steve Bailey as its new vice president.

  • East County
  • News
Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 7, 2022
A guide to finding the best Easter egg hunts in Sarasota

Looking for eggs this Easter? We've got you covered.

  • Sarasota
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