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Ron Sivits and Brian Lichterman present preliminary plans to neighbors at a workshop.
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 28, 2016
Siesta owner seeks three-home subdivision

The owner of a small parcel on south Siesta Key hopes to trade extra density for increased project oversight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bay Island Park is on the island side of the Siesta Key north bridge, and often attracts fishermen.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 12, 2013
Siesta Key seawall project put on hold

The Bay Island seawall replacement project has been put on hold until Nov. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • January 21, 2013
The Three R’s for Sarasota foodies: Reinventing - Ritz - Restaurant

The Three R’s for Sarasota foodies: Reinventing - Ritz - Restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 5, 2015
14th annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

The Rev. Don Roberts and Mabry Carlton were honored at the Argus Foundation’s 14th annual Lifetime Achievement awards Nov. 4.

  • Black Tie
The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 19, 2015
Redistricting could cost county $250,000

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 in the coming fiscal year to notify voters of changes to congressional and Florida Legislature districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner

July 6 "Wallet whereabouts" 1:57 p.m. -- Lost Property. A man reported losing his wallet on the beach. The wallet contained $50, a driver's license and several credit cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Individuals traveling on State Road 64 near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, will see lane closures through Aug. 29.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 21, 2014
FDOT announces lane closures on State Road 64, at Bayside Church

Drivers on State Road 64, near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, should expect delays east and westbound from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. through Aug. 29.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Observer goes daily

Readers will get three Web sites in one with daily, local news being posted by all three Observer news staffs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Circus Arts Conservatory banner is a new addition to the newly named Sailor Circus Academy arena.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota unveils a new identity

The new identity for Circus Sarasota was a necessary one. There were so many acts that have developed since Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis began the nonprofit 17-years-ago that they needed one big top name to straighten it all out.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Bobcat surprises Lakewood golfer

Bill Morris had a rather unusual golfing partner during a recent outing at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 10, 2014
Town names five new retirement board members

Three separate pension boards were combined into one, nine-member board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Italian, Mexican cuisines to add spice to Ranch Main

LWR Commercial Realty officials recently secured an Italian restaurant for Main Street. Two more restaurant leases are out, including one for a Mexican eatery.

  • East County
  • News
Sydney Hill, 10, thoroughly enjoyed taking the helm at ODA — especially her one-on-one time with Head of School David Mahler. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Fifth-grader takes reins at The Out-of-Door Academy

Sydney Hill, a fifth-grader at The Out-of-Door Academy, took the helm of the Siesta Key school as chief operating officer March 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Russell Crowe and Mark Whalberg in "Broken City." Courtesy.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2013
Film Review: 'Broken City'

"Broken City" should have been a great flick but, it fails miserably to deliver on so many levels. Talented actors disappoint; lame scripting annoys; and mediocre directing bores in this short-on-thrills thriller.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2012
Sarasota County health ranking reaches No. 3

Sarasota County ranked third out of 67 Florida counties in an annual health ranking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen and Grace Roe
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Patron Saints: Karen Roe

Each week, The Observer posts a Patron Saints video featuring patrons of performing-arts groups and the venues to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
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