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Lisa Knopp and her daughter, Grace, 11, walk to the bank in the rain after having lunch Wednesday, August 10 at Barnacle Bill's downtown.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Strolling in the rain

Lisa Knopp walks under the protection of an umbrella while her daughter, Grace, 11, enjoys walking in the cool rain drops Wednesday, August 10 down Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 21, 2017
Lakewood Ranch basketball advances to regional final

The Mustangs defeated Palmetto 85-58 on Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bubba and Susie have are the mating pair on Islandside. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key swans expecting cygnets

Should any of the eggs survive the 35-day incubation period, it will be the first time in two years Longboat has new cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Standing: Planning Committee: Kathy Neudorfer, Cindy Noble, Rita Lynch, Barbara Gurchiek and Mary Del Pup; Sitting: Planning committee member Gerri Nagle and the Revs. Gerry Finegan and Eric Scanlan
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 27, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild treats members to trendy afternoon

The "Chantilly Lace" Fashion Show featured clothing from Dillard's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Wigelsworth, shown here at the drafting table in his studio on Big Pass Lane, only draws plans for sand sculptures when working with a partner. On his own, Wigelsworth shapes his works by memory.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Sand sculpting events coincide

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is up against another sand-sculpting event the same weekend. But reality TV stars could help build hype.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Sandy Hook home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,002 square feet of living area sold for $4.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 15, 2012
Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Dancers take top honors

Junior varsity and varsity dancers at Braden River High School and all-star East County dancers took home top honors March 8 during the Marching Auxiliaries Competition in Sanford.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marvin Quin, Lew Lawrence and Rob Harlan aboard Quin’s 37-foot sailboat at Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 21, 2016
Skippers disagree with push for bridge changes

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force is circulating a petition to prohibit certain bridge openings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 22, 2016
Myths about the AR-15 and bans on weapons

The editors at National Review dispelled a few AR-15 myths that everyone in Congress and all anti-gun Americans would do well to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
Our View

Don't take the bait

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Petar Sibinkic, owner of Your Fitness Instructor, designed the new personal-training studio, which has new equipment, including six new cardio machines.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 17, 2013
Tenants cash in on new Shoppes of Bay Isles plaza

Business owners at the new Shoppes of Bay Isles say they are seeing an increase in traffic at the Publix-owned shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bahia Vista Street was recently micro-surfaced, a process which is 33% cheaper than repaving. However, the cost-cutting measure fields complaints from residents who say the roads are still too rough.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
Public Works: Roads need work

With Sarasota County commissioners allocating the 2012 fiscal-year budget, Sarasota County Public Works presented transportation infrastructure needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives during a meeting Wednesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 13, 2017
Sarasota tries to outdo Manatee in quest to woo firm

Next week, Sarasota County commissioners will consider $60,000 in economic incentives to land a New Jersey-based company’s headquarters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 9, 2010
Permanent police panel created

The City Commission voted to install a permanent police panel to advise commissioners on the Sarasota Police Department's policies and officer interaction with the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been shuttered since August 2010. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Hours of arguments, no rulings in Colony case

Attorneys didn't have time to finish arguments during a three-and-a-half hour hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 2, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Mill Creek residents seek grant for pond improvement

Rita Cohen and Jim Hodgkinson are spearheading efforts to improve ponds in Phase 7 of the community.

  • East County
  • News
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