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All the sand sculptures were demolished this morning. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 15, 2011
VIDEO SLIDESHOW: The Siesta Key Crystal Classic wrap-up

Did you miss your chance to see the sand sculptures this weekend? Watch our video slideshow to view some of the sculptures featured in the event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Obituary: Walter Kellis

Walter Kellis, of Sarasota, formerly of New York City, died Dec. 15. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sydelle Pittas at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's first official charter meeting in October 2014.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 13, 2016
Sydelle Pittas championed giving back

Pittas, the founder of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Kristine Akervold, Sophia Falco, Olivia Ogles and Reide Ryans set a new school record in the 4x100-meter relay, finishing in 47.9 seconds at the Lady Tarpon Invitational March 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2016
Mustangs continue record-setting pace

Four Lakewood Ranch sprinters have state title aspirations.

  • East County
  • Sports
"You know what you said, but you don't know what they heard," newest member of Sarasota Ballet, Ian Tanzer, says of what it's like to see himself on episodes of CW's "Breaking Pointe."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2013
Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Daniel Reyna

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Daniel Reyna scored five goals while helping lead the Sharks to a 2-1 record to open the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Sharing the Nest" by Laura Bryg won best-of-show honors at the 35th Annual Juried Photo Exhibition at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 28, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens announce finalists for annual photo exhibition

Local photographer Laura Bryg wins best-of-show honors for photo "Sharing the Nest."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Pest control sees budget increase of $200,000

For the first time in five years, the budget includes an increase in property taxes aimed at paying for insect population management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
OBITUARY | Warren Gottschalk

Warren Gottschalk died Aug. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pete Theisen holds his "Pizza for Pete" fundraising events at Ringling Pizza.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 21, 2013
Election: Theisen isn't afraid to stand out from other candidates

The commission candidate wants to trim the city's budget and require developers to pay their way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Little hero marigolds bloom brightly.
  • By Rick Wielgorecki |
  • September 8, 2011
Home & Garden: Pick the right plants

Here are some tips about what to look for when you're at the nursery choosing plants for your landscape. As you consider possible purchases, select cultivars with brightly colored leaves and/or flowers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2010
O'Connor has more to accomplish

The current District 3 commissioner and retired naval officer wants to oversee Longboat's next beach-renourishment project and help the north end keep its beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
OUR VIEW: Slap in the face? No, worse

The Sarasota City Commission knows no bounds to dimwittedness.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By John Gudritz |
  • July 4, 2012
My View: More tourists requires more parking

It was disheartening to read about the reason for the closing of Anna's Deli in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photoNicholas Masiello, Ricardo Calzadilla, Chris Heron and Chris Vanderze participate in last year’s Sarasota Sailing Squadron camp.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 13, 2015
Summer camps to offer kids sun and fun

The sun is out, and soon the children will be out as well — from school, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Midnight Pass is the often-disputed inlet separating Siesta Key and Casey Key. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County commission approves new pipeline

The commission unanimously approved a new water main pipeline running from Siesta Key to Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Auditors like looks of CDD books

Auditor Joe Welch calls a recent audit 'clean' and praises the work of Town Hall management.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

  • Arts + Culture
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