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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
News Briefs

Wallenda to speak at historical marker dedication; P.J. O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay Club event; Mote reveals more details about bayfront plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • January 3, 2013
Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 7, 2010
The etch-a-sketcher

Venice-based artist Andrew Kiss obtains all the inspiration he needs from area beach boardwalks at the height of spring break.

  • Arts + Culture
Before he walked away from the commission table mid-meeting May 25, Jim Ley shook hands and hugged all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 2, 2013
The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds

Longboat resident David F. Bolger donates $400,000 for The Ringling to install an innovative playspace.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • October 15, 2012
Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dora Walters |
  • April 19, 2010
Man on the Street: Oil Drilling

The Observer asked Longboaters what they think of President Barack Obama's recent suggestion to expand oil drilling off shore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FIRST Prize/The Longboat Observer: Sophia Nibi took The Longboat Observer to Yerevan in historic Armenia.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2010
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named

After nearly 7,000 votes, the grand-prize winners from The Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers are Tim and Lisa McElhiney, who caught up on all their East County news while in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 would see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 19, 2013
City to submit funding request for U.S. 41 roundabouts

If approved, the City Commission's funding request could fast-track construction of five of 10 planned roundabouts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy Photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Not Waving, but Drowning'

A gem of a film that explores the adventurist idea of uprooting and reestablishing oneself.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 1, 2014
Sidelines

Blazers win district crown; ODA's season ends in playoffs; Former Sarasota Crew rower powers Nova Southeastern

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 2, 2009
Manatee seeks child advocates

Manatee has five openings for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations county commission on children's issues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2009
Binjara Traders re-opens on Circle

The opening comes three weeks after the business lost its entire inventory to smoke damage from a fire.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 26, 2013
Condo owners seek inclusion in DID

Some condominium owners are asking to be included in the DID, with the tax revenue going toward additional security to improve safety and cleanliness within the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Former Monty's Pizza owner tumbles into top sales position

River Club resident Randy Montgomery became the national sales manager for Venice-based Tervis Tumbler in February 2008.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
'Fight the good fight'

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis received direction to spend up to $25,000 to hire a consultant to combat Sarasota's plans to construct five roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Occasions: Anna Fondren Griffin & Daniel Taliaferro Watts

Danny and Fondren first met at Florida State University, where they both attended college. They began their relationship as friends and remained that way for several years.

  • Arts + Culture
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