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Mykayla Krom rehearses the opening scene of “Brunibár.”
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Youth Opera stands up and sings out against bullying

The Sarasota Youth Opera battles bullying with ‘Brundibár.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 20, 2013
Nine votes decided Key's closest race since 1985

Incumbent Commissioner Terry Gans defeated challenger Irwin Pastor March 12 by a narrow 27-vote margin to keep his seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Arizona Cardinals will spend this week practicing at IMG Academy in Bradenton before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 29.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 26, 2013
Cards stay in Sarasota to prep for Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals have extended their road trip at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 11, 2012
Sept. 11: 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
A Bradenton man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash on Gulf of Mexico Drive near Pattigeorges restaurant, 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2015
Car crash fatality on GMD

A head-on collision near Pattigeorges restaurant Sunday night resulted in the death of one man and sent another man to the hospital with a concussion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2015
County proceeds with review of Big Pass dredge

Sarasota County has started conversations with consulting firm Atkins  to vet the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass to renourish Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 22, 2014
Revenue problems in 2013 create a $1.4 million deficit in

Town Manager Dave Bullock will implement a two-year plan for commissioners starting this summer to restore the town's emergency operating fund back to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County finished resurfacing parts of Siesta Isles on Siesta Key in December.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 3, 2013
LOOKING AHEAD: Transportation Crossroads

Deficiencies in its public transit fleet and road maintenance funding complicate the county's transportation goals in 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Chart House

Chart House Restaurant shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos Beruff, 58-year-old founder, owner and CEO of Medallion Home, officially announced Monday his candidacy for the Republican Party nomination for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2016
Carlos Beruff declares candidacy for U.S. Senate

The Manatee County developer has officially entered the 2016 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Height owned and operated a UPS store.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Mark Kevin Height

Mark Kevin Height, 55, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2012
St. Boniface narrows candidates in its search for new rector

After nearly a year of searching, St. Boniface Episcopal Church is close to choosing a new, permanent rector.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2010
Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Legacy Trail currently stretches more than 10 miles from Venice to just south of the city of Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2014
Community Foundation undertakes Legacy Trail extension

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is raising $75,000 to study a plan to extend the Legacy Trail eight miles into downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Crown Jewels Relay for Life team gather for a group photo during the Relay for Life event, held April 25, at Premier Sports Campus. Courtesy photo
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 13, 2015
Women entrepreneurs take swat against cancer

Members of the SWAT networking group raised more than half the total generated at Relay for Life.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • April 23, 2009
KEY REAL ESTATE: Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

KEY REAL ESTATE: Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • April 23, 2009
Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

Cedars West condo sells for $515,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg |
  • October 12, 2012
Ensemble Basiani brings fascinating medieval folk music to RIAF

Ensemble Basiani brings fascinating medieval folk music to RIAF

  • Arts + Culture
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