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Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 17, 2011
Downtown circus stunt ready for lift-off

Circus Sarasota ringmaster Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr. will perform a never-before-seen stunt tomorrow morning in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Marty Samowitz, 98, holds a photo of himself at age 27, shortly after he joined the Air Force.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story

At 98, Marty Samowitz is the oldest-known Iwo Jima survivor. Feb. 19 will mark 68 years since the start of the pivotal World War II battle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "Ain't Misbehavin'": Ariel Blue, Donald Frison, Whitney Johnson, Jnana Cherie and Leon Pitts II
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
Terry Henshaw started the Whatisthe99? tour about five years ago. It has stopped in 33 cities nationwide.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 20, 2013
REALITY CHECK: Whatisthe99?

Whatisthe99? organizers hope to encourage local youth to make good decisions.

  • East County
  • News
MLFB President Wes Chandler informed the players on Thursday that the league's 2016 season has been cancelled.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 31, 2016
Major League Football cancels its 2016 season

After another year of development, professional league plans on return in 2017

  • East County
  • News
Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile-home park near Siesta Key. The Siesta Key Association is concerned about the impact of the proposed development on traffic. (Photo by Alex Mahadevan)
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 11, 2014
SKA requests additional traffic study

Concerned that traffic patterns will become congested with a development at Stickney Road and U.S. 41, the Siesta Key Association has requested the county facilitate an additional traffic study for the intersection.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rachel Shelley has been principal at Booker High since 2011.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 12, 2019
Art-education group names Booker High's Shelley principal of the year

Florida Art Education Association honors educator for her support in arts in education.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • April 28, 2018
Siesta Fiesta celebrates 40 years

Craft show drew thousands to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 12, 2017
The Resort at Longboat Key Club honors area nurses

The luncheon was held on May 12, which was the final day of National Nurses Week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • February 14, 2012
TWIS Behind the Scenes: The End of the Dial Tone Radical Experimental Collaborative Music Band Band Promotional Video Shoot

TWIS Behind the Scenes: The End of the Dial Tone Radical Experimental Collaborative Music Band Band Promotional Video Shoot

  • Arts + Culture
Bayside Community Church's new 2,500-seat auditorium is the focal point of the 73,347-square-foot expansion the church opened in December. Courtesy photos
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 6, 2015
Church opens expansion

The east campus of Bayside Community Church now hosts stadium seating and new ammenities for church members.

  • East County
  • News
Eddie Cacciola of SRQ Vets, Bryan Jacobs of Vets 2 Success, President of Operation Kindness, Florida Inc, Joanne Forch and Bill Sterbinsky of SRQ Vets at last year's dinner.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 3, 2019
Operation Kindness continues supporting local veterans

On April 16, the 12th annual Operation Kindness Florida Tennis Round Robin and Golf Tournaments, will take place at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 419 Lomgfisher Lane was built in 2019 with  it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,925 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Kingfisher Lane sells for $2.725 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 10, 2013
Beach drainage takes center stage at SKA meeting

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association about a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The District at UTC, where the Super Target is located, falls within the project's overall boundaries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Town hires new fire chief

Longboat's new fire chief has firsthand knowledge of dealing with hurricanes, after serving as the incident commander for Hurricanes Charley and Wilma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2014
Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

Shamrock revives Summer Chef Jam for special 'thank you' event

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein
  • By Dora Walters |
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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