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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
Our readers respond ...

We asked last week on this page: 'Never again?' It was referring to the Holocaust and implied that Islamic terrorists' atrocities resembled those of the Nazis. We said it was time for the U.S. to act forcefully. Our readers responded - forcefully.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
For 21 years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, coastal expert and director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has ranked America’s finest beaches in his annual Top 10 Beach List.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 25, 2012
Year in review: April 2012, 'Nathan Benderson: 'The aftereffect of No. 1'

For more than two decades, Dr. Stephen Leatherman has ranked America's top beaches. After the initial tourism boost, how do these top destination spots fare?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 24, 2010
Patterson prevails

Incumbent County Commissioner Nora Patterson's victory over Siesta Key businessman Mark Smith was one of several key races decided in Tuesday's primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2012
Jason's Deli benefits childhood cancer group

Jason's Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis gave a $1,750 check to Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of the Payton Wright Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and assisting families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 11, 2012
GOLF TIPS: Set Your Own Par For More Fun

Too often when I play with amateurs their frustration level rises pretty quickly, as their score begins to climb over par.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • July 2, 2014
Longboat Key lets freedom ring at Fourth of July festival

The morning begins with the parade lineup at 8:30 a.m. Friday, followed by the parade processional at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
Business Observer

Keller Williams bolsters luxury efforts; Prudential agent wins Medallion hunt; Publix Supermarkets adopt new coupon policy; and Neal Communities ranked in top 100.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Wolfmouth Charters

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2015
Picture of Health with Jason Golden

Tennis professional Jason Golden hopes one day to complete an ultramarathon.

  • Health
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
District 1 candidate: Lee Rothenberg

The District 1 incumbent and mayor is running again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 13, 2013
Supervisors shift toward local manager

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors are planning to choose a new management company for the district March 21.

  • East County
  • News
A Gulfside Road home is no longer habitable after a fire sent black smoke billowing throughout the structure.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2013
Fire damages Longboat Key home

A fire started in the kitchen of a Gulfside Road home on Longboat Key this afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 5, 2013
Chamber launches new Sarasota Tomorrow campaign

The campaign, called Sarasota Tomorrow-NEXT, aims to improve the business climate and develop new opportunities over the next three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley’s "Wrapped Around." Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 12, 2014
Boyfriend orchestrates unique spin on proposal

A flash mob turns into a marriage proposal that surprised the audience and newly engaged Kailee Burgess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, pictured in 2009, when Mote and the University of South Florida unveiled a new partnership.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 15, 2013
Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO

Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will step down from his executive role in May but remain involved with Mote for at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 1, 2012
June 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
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 28, 2012
Airport unveils marketing campaign

Sarasota-Bradenton International's goal is to reduce 'leakage' 3.8% annually over the next five years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • April 10, 2012
Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

Belles of the Shell: Tequila Tasting and Oysters

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The 2014 Thunder by the Bay motorcycle brought a drivers group of attendees into downtown Sarasota.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 30, 2014
Thunder by the Bay revs up local economy

The local motorcycle festival increased its economic impact on Sarasota County this year by courting more out-of-county visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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