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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
OBITUARY | Bill Gray

Bill Gray, 83, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Nashville, Tenn., died Oct. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2016
Longboat Police investigate Bernie Sanders-themed graffiti

An unknown suspect vandalized driftwood trees on north Longboat Key with messages in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew Giddens

Lakewood Ranch High junior catcher Andrew Giddens hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie and help propel the Mustangs to a 4-2 victory over North Port in pool play of the Red Bracket of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Waiting begins on FISA rowing bid

Officials presented their case to IFRA officials July 14, to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Cops Corner

A church employee said someone had entered the church and stolen $10 in change from a closet. The thief also moved a wheelchair and scribbled some unknown things on a dry-erase board. Deputies were able to pull fingerprints from the wheelchair.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 22, 2016
Music review: 'Guys and Dolls'

Asolo Rep's production was authentic and musically faithful in every way.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota County staff has recommended the use of delineators in crosswalks. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
County to consider crosswalk options

The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird

This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 5, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Waste Pro garbage truck drivers awarded for safety; Local businessman publishes book on socialism; NBI Sun Control to donate percentage of sales; YMCA receives grant from Harry Sudakoff Foundation; SunTrust Bank hires new vice president; The Insurance Mart receives Best of Award; Half Shell Oyster House of Sarasota opening downtown; Darwin's on 4th hires brewmaster; Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota appoints new General Manager

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief Planner Steve Stancel hopes to present a final design concept for Fruitville Road to the City Commission in February or March.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2015
City seeks input on creating a more bearable Fruitville Road

As the city develops plans to make Fruitville Road more inviting for pedestrians, it’s asking residents to offer feedback on how the streetscape could be improved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch

Kiwanis program highlights importance of McNeal teachers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • December 21, 2012
Finding harmony amidst the noise

Finding harmony amidst the noise

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 3, 2017
Siesta Beach hosts annual Seafood and Music Festival

The second annual Siesta Beach Seafood and Music Festival took place Dec. 2-3 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • April 14, 2010
Market Watch: Beware of the new bull market

Interest rates are continuing to go up, which causes bond prices to go down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Sinai serves up traditional dishes at 9th annual Jewish Food Festival

The event brought thousands of people to the temple on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
SMR preps for market changes

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is proposing changes to its Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact.

  • East County
  • News
Aidan Dowdy plays lacrosse for The Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 27, 2012
Lacrosse Camp: Fun with Fundamentals

Seventy East County youth participated in the LB3 Lacrosse Camp June 18 to 21, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 931 Blue Heron Overlook has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,977 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy of Steve Abbe of Coldwell Banker Realty.)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 18, 2020
Home in the Oaks tops transactions at $2.65 million

Top real estate sales for the week of Oct. 5-9

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Letter to the editor

Readers give opinions about the firing of Sarasota police officer Christopher Childers and offshore seismic survey work.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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