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Fire Chief Paul Dezzi leads a group of Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau Personnel during their tour of Longboat Key. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota dispatchers familiarize themselves with Longboat Key

Longboat emergency services leaders led a tour of the island for willing Sarasota Emergency Operations Bureau personnel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens displays Paul Gauguin's tropical treasures

The artist's perspective of French Polynesia comes to life through his art and Selby's plant displays in 'Gauguin: Voyage to Paradise.'

  • Arts + Culture
Elsie Fisher in "Eighth Grade." Photo via Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 25, 2019
Binge Blog: Awkward exchanges

"Eighth Grade," starring Elsie Fisher, and "Jeopardy!" hosted by Alex Trebek are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The $8.85 million finish tower was not built with public monies.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2017
SANCA head welcomes scrutiny from Florida legislators

Receipts show previous spending of state monies was approved, checked and reimbursed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The home at 622 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $5.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 25, 2018
South Owl Drive home sells for $5.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 9-13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 1535 Bay Point Drive recently sold for $3.65 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 26, 2017
Baypoint Park home sells for $3.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 9-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Our View
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2015
Our View: The spirit of liberty defined

We publish our annual “Spirit of America” section — with the hope we can capture and keep alive some of the values and characteristics that have defined American exceptionalism since our nation’s founding 239 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell began rowing five years ago at the age of 53.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 17, 2016
Inspiration for Success

Sarasota resident Betsy Mitchell has become one of the nation’s most gifted trunk and arms para-rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 22, 2015
Riverdale home tops local sales list at $1.6 million

Robert and Barbara Mehmel, of Bernardsville, N.J., sold their home at 3911 Hawk Island Drive to Robert Carretta, trustee, of Richfield, Ohio, for $1,605,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Alpert
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2015
YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
birdman
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 18, 2014
Our View

Snowstorms or snowflakes

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 5334 Siesta Cove Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,298 square feet of living area. It is sold for $1,975,000. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 25, 2014
Home in Siesta Cove sells for $1,975,000

A home in Siesta Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 29, 2014
Our View

Sign the mayor petition

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 27, 2014
Harbor Acres home sells for $3.65 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Pam Eubanks. This home in Country Club Village, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,977 square feet of living area, sold for $1.5 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 12, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.5 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
"Hadestown" is Jan. 30 through Feb. 4 at the Van Wezel.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 25-31

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Petar Sibinkic remembers his love for the sport after kayaking for the first time in months.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 4, 2024
Former Olympian helps Longboaters reach peak fitness

Personal Trainer Petar Sibinkic was a two-time Olympian and explains how he uses his experience to better clients’ health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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