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An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Baci

Cafe Baci owner Roberto Mei shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
News Briefs 09.16.10

A team of volunteers from Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue this weekend launched the Fall Festival of Felines, a kitten adoption event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Mote founder gets the BLUE award

Mote Marine Laboratory founder Eugenie Clark, aka the 'Shark Lady,' was honored Nov. 6, at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit awards in St. Petersburg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Simon and his Isaac Group Holdings development company call Sarasota the perfect recipe for future development when the economy comes back.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 29, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: John Simon

There's nothing like downtown Sarasota, according to developer John Simon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hunter Soechtig takes a turn in the bowl Saturday, at the Payne Skate Park.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 23, 2014
Ramping up support

The organization that manages the Payne Skate Park asks for help as it struggles to survive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All lanes open on southbound I-75, after temporary closures at mildm raker 215, due to dump truck spillage on the roadway.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2014
UPDATE: All lanes open on southbound I-75

All lanes open on southbound I-75, after temporary closures at mildm raker 215, due to dump truck spillage on the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
  • News
Crews will install the new signals at Ringling and Orange Tuesday night.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2015
City hopes to address congestion with signal changes

Beginning Wednesday, the city will reconfigure the traffic signal at Ringling Boulevard and Orange Avenue, another step aimed at addressing ongoing traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key-based MW Development Group principal Manfred Welfonder has been trying to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property since 2007.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
MW Group forms Colony alliance with Naples-based developer

Longboat Key-based MW Development Group and The Lutgert Companies has teamed up and has a vision to build a $195 million hotel project on the shuttered Colony site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Our View: 'Yes' on straw poll

After two years of discussion and debate, a huge step is being taken to turn Lakewood Ranch into its own city.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 16, 2009
Sarasota proves it's got talent

Local performers both young and old turned out for the open auditions for 'Sarasota's Got Talent' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

No more ads for you!; Offensive, disgraceful!; Have you no shame?; You are so hate filled; Just plain crazy; Praise to the paper; How Castro started

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 28, 2014
Sheriff's Office announces promotions

In a ceremony Thursday, Sheriff Tom Knight announced 10 promotions within the agency, which included two new majors and two new captains.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Field
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Real estate reports

Timothy Field elected to ITNSarasota board

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Referendum leads to GOP infighting

Upset that the Republican Party of Sarasota County did not oppose the school-tax extension, one prominent member accused the party of supporting big government and higher taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Taelor Scheuer |
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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