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  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano. Nancy Hendricks, interim CEO Ron Gelbman and Andrea Feldmar of the Center for Building Hope.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 4, 2015
JFCS prepares to manage Center for Building Hope programs

Jewish Family and Children’s Services will step in to take over the Center for Building Hope services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • September 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 26, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 25

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Edwina Oliver
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Yaryna Klimchat |
  • April 1, 2013
Superintendant names Oak Park principal

Sarasota County Superintendant of Schools Lori White picks former Phoenix Academy Director Edwina Oliver as principal of Oak Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2010
Christ church begins construction

The church was issued a building permit Tuesday and began construction today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., at the overpass for University Parkway. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'I-75 pileup yields no fatalities'

A 47-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Oct. 5 resulted in 52 injuries.

  • East County
  • News
The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: John Roche

John Roche, 82, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2012
Obituary: Eunice Marie Edwards

Eunice Marie Edwards, of St. James Plantation, N.C., and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 10. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet's new rehearsal studio space will be named the Ernie and Alisa Kretzmer Sarasota Ballet Studios
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota Ballet receives gift for new rehearsal studio space

Given by local philanthropist Ernie Kretzmer in honor of his late wife Alisa, the gift kickstarts the ballet's $2.5 million fundraising campaign

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key : Obituaries

Frederick Gentner and John "Jack" Nothacker died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club co-vice president Lori Walker and CDD 4 Supervisor Joe Sidiski are eager to see the garden be cultivated. It will share part of the fence with the Lakewood Ranch Dog Park.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2016
Community garden takes sprouts in Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope the garden will open by month's end, in time for the spring growing season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 10, 2010
Walking a fine line

Circus Sarasota headliner Nik Wallenda is on his way to becoming more than just a tightrope walker with a famous last name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 11, 2013
A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

A play about redemption and love at Florida Studio Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Blythe Gaissert-Levitt
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 23, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra Song Fest Concerts

The programs Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra presented last Thursday and Friday in Holley Hall followed the three "C's" to the letter.

  • Arts + Culture
Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd star in the upcoming comedy, "How do you Know."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 22, 2010
Holiday Film Preview

December is the most wonderful time of the year at the movies. It's when Hollywood releases the creme de la creme in anticipation of upcoming award ceremonies. So give yourself the gift of de-stressing during the holidays at your local theater.

  • Arts + Culture
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