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Beverly Meadows and Cecily Shar–Whitehill enjoy the bird colony. They like watching the birds fly in at sunset.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 31, 2013
The Oaks Club residents battle about birds

Residents at The Oaks Club have debated for two years about the removal of Brazilian pepper trees, home to 1,600 birds.

  • Sarasota
  • News
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 18, 2014
Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Forshay
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 30, 2010
Man on the Street: Trolley Talk

We asked Longboaters how they feel about Longboat's trolley and if the service should be continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin and Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Residents share their opinions on upcoming runoff election

Citizens are voting early, or preparing to vote, in the upcoming City Commission runoff election for two at-large seats. The election takes place May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 28, 2011
School budget drops by $225 million

The Sarasota County School Board will achieve savings in next year's budget mainly through reductions in capital projects and employee benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • May 23, 2012
This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

This Song in Sarasota: "Teleprompter" by Physical Plant

  • Arts + Culture
Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dayana Bermudez and Jason Iannello Courtesy Photos
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
Wedding bells to ring for two couples

Jason Iannello, son of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Iannello, of Longboat Key, proposed to Dayana Bermudez, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alexey Bermudez, of Santa Marta, Colombia, on the beaches of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roger Pettingell's sales have exceeded $975 million during the course of his 25-year career.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2011
Pettingell named top Florida Coldwell agent in 2010

The top-producing Longboat Key agent sold 36 properties for a total of $40.5 million in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Exchange programs seeks host families

Education First, a non-profit student-exchange company, will be bringing 50 teenage students from France and Spain to the East County and surrounding area this summer and needs host families for the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Berman named vice president of Sarasota High foundation; Mote Marine partners with USF Sarasota-Manatee; Arts and Cultural Alliance partners with Film Festival; American Heart Association gives CPR grant to schools

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2010
Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Maria Wirries sings a show tune (VIDEO)

Maria Wirries, this week's A&E cover girl, warms up her famous pipes by belting out a Broadway favorite.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 11, 2013
Manatee School board chooses legal representation

The Manatee County School Board decided to outsource legal issues to Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul of Bradenton to replace current school board attorney John Bowen who retires June 30.

  • East County
  • Schools
A condo at the Sarasota Bay Club recently sold for $1,395,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Bay Club condo sells for $1,395,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 16, 2014
Judge rules: Key's 2012 referenda null and void

Although the ruling strikes down the density approved by voters, judge says commission can pass changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 28, 2010
Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 13, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Teacher organizes Sandy assistance

Lakewood Ranch resident and local teacher Jennifer Venditti is organizing a school-based initiative to assist students affected by Hurricane Sandy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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