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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 5, 2016
Film review: 'Deepwater Horizon'

Peter Berg's harrowing film focuses on the lives affected by the disaster, rather than its environmental effects.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Healthcare workers agree: the best way to avoid getting the flu is to get vaccinated.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 1, 2017
Get the flu vaccine, doctors say

Flu season is starting earlier this year, and two of Sarasota's doctors tell residents to get vaccinated sooner rather than later.

  • Health
Courtesy Sarasota Audubon Society. The Sarasota Audubon Society is featuring artwork by children to showcase the educational nature programs offered.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • December 1, 2014
Sarasota participates in #GivingTuesday

Find out the meaning behind the hashtag #GivingTuesday and how you can help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The otters enjoy both a land and aquatic area of the exhibit.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2016
Meet Mote’s otterly endearing new animals

Mote Marine Aquarium's newest exhibit "Otters and Their Waters," will debut tomorrow, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"The Dixie Swim Club" runs through June 22, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 13, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Dixie Swim Club'

'The Dixie Swim Club' is making a big splash this month at The Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Teenagers have tried to trespass into the Tara Preserve community pool twice in the last week despite a sign warning violators that security cameras are operating 24 hours a day.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 23, 2016
Teenagers trespass for pool party at Tara Preserve

Three teenagers jumped the community pool fence at 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • News
Managing an aging Bobby Jones facility and continuing to draw golfers has proven challenging, city staff said.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 8, 2018
Bobby Jones Golf Club's financial woes continue

The municipal golf course could need another $400,000 subsidy before the end of the fiscal year — and a $1 million subsidy next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Obituary: Walter Kellis

Walter Kellis, of Sarasota, formerly of New York City, died Dec. 15. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 25, 2018
Longboat Key Police get new traffic cameras

New traffic cameras will give the Longboat Key Police Department access to a global database of suspects to help thwart crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joan Haver and Ron Kalka play at Sarasota Alliance Church.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 13, 2015
Move over, tennis. It's Pickleball

It’s easy. It’s fun. And it is taking over courts all over Sarasota and Manatee counties as its popularity surges.

  • Health
Ezra Wheeler soars on the swings.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 6, 2015
Campers read through summer at Camp Gan

The Gan summer camp Temple Sinai spends the month focused on children's authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota High freshman pitcher Conner Whittaker fires a pitch against the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota High baseball turns to young pitcher in the postseason

Freshman right-hander Conner Whittaker has carried the Sarasota High Sailors baseball team to the state semifinals, where it will face Strawberry Crest High on June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 1, 2012
Aug. 1: 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
Jordan Brown and Laura Rook star in "Shakespeare in Love."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 17, 2018
No Holds Bard: Asolo fills the blank verses of Shakespeare

“Shakespeare in Love” imagines the Bard’s love life at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2017
World Rowing Championships: Day One

Hidden Creek sales manager advertises to event attendees.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

The Sarasota Sharks, Sarasota Crew, Sarasota Tsunami, and others add up to water sports domination for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to 477 calls during the first quarter of 2013.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue calls increase in first quarter

Call volume is up 10% during the first three months of 2013, according to Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Draper
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
Student Spotlight: STEPHANIE DRAPER

Riverview High School senior Stephanie Draper's interest in dentistry didn't begin in a dentist's office - it began on the ocean.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
In this shot from the St. Martha Catholic Church security camera footage, City Manager Tom Barwin and two others are seen restraining the man as church goers gather around the scene.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota city manager helps apprehend robbery suspect

Tom Barwin subdued a shirtless man as he attempted to rob an elderly woman leaving church.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 17, 2017
Film review: 'Live by Night'

Strong acting and cinematography make up for an overly busy plot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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