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Courtesy photo. Author Rasheen Davis.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.11.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Jensen has placed a sign on Garfield Drive encouraging motorists to slow down. Jensen's advocacy started after her dog was struck by a vehicle outside her home.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 24, 2019
Resident campaigns for slower speeds on Lido

Lido Key resident Audrey Jensen wants to encourage motorists to drive safely on island streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • August 2, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to close the deal

Matt's List: Five ways to close the deal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Our View

Nine fallacies of Obamacare

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Flora Oynick brings more than 20 years of experience and connections to her new position.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Flora Oynick seeks sense of community through outreach

In her new role as the Jewish Federation's engagement ambassador, Flora Oynick hopes to create a better sense of community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth

Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 31, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Chloe'

A review of the new psychological thriller from Atom Egoyan, "Chloe."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Erika's projected path has shifted back over Florida.
  • By Jack Short |
  • August 28, 2015
County breaks in new EOC in anticipation of Erika

County breaks in new EOC in anticipation of Erika

  • Sarasota
  • News
File of Life magnets are placed on refrigerators to provide firefighter/paramedics vital medical information in emergencies. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2014
LBK Fire Rescue programs promote health, safety

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will offer home inspections beginning this month along with its ongoing File of Life program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Olliff with his 1979 Malibu
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2012
Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

The Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show kicked off Nov. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Starting in November, on each third Wednesday of every month Ed's Tavern will feature a car show where enthusiasts display their rides. The Nov. 21 show featured a 1979 Malibu, 2008 Mustang GT and 1947 Teardrop Camper.

  • East County
  • News
How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2015
Peacock removal begins in 2016

How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ten-year-old Ellie Wietecha served as “Principal for the Day” Nov. 8, at Gullett Elementary School. Her brother, Joey, was dubbed assistant principal.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Gullett Elementary youth takes school's helm

Gullett's Ellie Wietecha, 10, served as principal Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 26, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.5 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lori George
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Going Vertical Party

Artists and art enthusiasts roamed among the aisles of hidden treasures at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Going Vertical party. The event, which featured live chalk artists, mimes and food and drink, raised funds for the upcoming Chalk Festival artists and supplies. Guests celebrated the Going Vertical program as well as the work of artist MTO, whose work adorns the outside of the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch graduate Danny Walker, third from right, will represent the University of Virginia in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore. (courtesy photo)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Ranch grad to make history

Danny Walker will compete in the NCAA Men's Golf Championships May 27-30, in Eugene, Ore.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota Ballet honors director Iain Webb

Sarasota Ballet donors gathered for a private dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota on Feb. 3.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Cops Corner

June 3 Will walk for food 6:36 p.m. - 4000 block of GMD. Suspicious Person. A man asked a convenience store clerk if she could donate a sandwich to him and said he was walking the state for world peace. Police found the man walking toward Sarasota. He had two outstanding warrants, but neither was extraditable. Police drove him to Sarasota, at his request.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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