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Edith Barr Dunn was known for her signature Stetson hats. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 4, 2015
Local icon Edith Barr Dunn dies at 94

Edith Barr Dunn was known on Longboat Key and Sarasota for her success in the restaurant business and support of charities throughout the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 18, 2016
SR 70's time to adapt

Manatee County, FDOT install new signal lights for better traffic flow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2009
City hires environmental specialist

New employee will be tasked with reducing carbon emissions and increasing recycling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Alex Miller

This corporate CEO continues to maintain compassion for animals and her employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2009
Cops Corner 12.17.09

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's vehicle through the unlocked passenger side door. Once inside, the person(s) took a TomTom GPS unit valued at $150. The person(s) then fled in an unknown direction.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
One witness said 63-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger told her to “leave him alone” before driving his car to the center of Ringling Bridge and jumping to his death Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 9, 2015
SPD identifies Ringling Bridge jumper

Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger, 63, died after jumping from the Ringling Bridge Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sparky is released one year and six days after she was rescued.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 19, 2012
Recovered hawk takes flight

After sustaining life-threatening burns Sparky's road to recovery and back to the wild is complete.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 19, 2010
Arts Center awards its members

The annual Members' Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, showcases a wide variety of work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2012
Tara takes swing for pet foundation

Bailey's Buddies Charitable Pet Foundation hosted a golf tournament Oct. 6, at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • January 23, 2013
Estate Coin & Jewelry Galleria opens on Main Street

Estate Coin & Jewelry Galleria opens on Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 23, 2012
County approves rezoning of parcel to prepare for sale

Sarasota County Commissioners approved the rezoning of a 2.2-acre tract of land, which may reach the private sector midway through 2013 - or not at all.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Front: Sumaya Ayad, Josie LeBlanc and Camryn Cohen Back: John LeBlanc, Jake LeBlanc, Susan Buck, Jennifer LeBlanc and Jim Buck
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 30, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A party within a party; Start early for this walk; Thanks given

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Lou Kapernaros

Lou Kapernaros, 90, of Longboat Key, died June 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 15, 2014
Sarasota Ballet welcomes two Royal Ballet School graduates

Lily Howes and Barny Sharrat, graduates of The Royal Ballet School and newly added company members of Sarasota Ballet, will be in good company in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sebastian Aguirre

The Observer spotlights 8-year-old swimmer Sebastian Aguirre.

  • East County
  • Sports
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