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  • By Peter Fanning |
  • July 3, 2014
My View: Charter proposal: unlike others before it

The proposed charter deserves to be on the ballot. It's not what opponents say it is. It's a charter for effective leadership that's different from prior referendums on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Red tide bloom stays away from Longboat

Red tide was detected at levels described as "very low" on Longboat Key last week, according to the Sarasota County Health Department Healthy Beaches Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 16, 2011
Twenty-eight Sarasota County students named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

Twenty-eight seniors from Sarasota County public high schools will get to compete for 8,300 National Merit Scholarships.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Camire

River Club resident Dave Camire takes his love of collectibles to the streets in his 600-horsepower Dodge Viper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A group of citizens — including former PGA Championship and Ryder Cup winner Paul Azinger — encouraged the city to create a master plan to improve Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 16, 2014
Commission moves toward Bobby Jones master plan

After hearing an appeal from professional golfer Paul Azinger, the City Commission signaled its interest in producing a comprehensive vision for the future of the municipal course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2013
Our View: Looking forward

In a week or so, all of our local governments will be releasing their proposed budgets for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, which will begin in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Since he began work at Premier Sports Campus a year ago, Antonio Saviano, a former soccer scout, has been charged with attracting events to Premier Sports Campus. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 16, 2014
Premier expands offerings

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch proves 140 acres of grassy fields can serve many purposes outside of athletics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Red-tide concentrations remain low

The town hasn't received reports of fish kills since a cleanup effort a week-and-a-half ago on Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 16, 2012
March 16: 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 Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
Parking changes make merchants' 'nice' list

St. Armands merchants can cross one item off their holiday wish lists, following a commission decision to return parking policy to pre-March enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2012
SIDELINES

Pirates boys basketball remains unbeaten; Thunder boys basketball nabs first win during game; Lady Thunder basketball shoots past Lady Falcons

  • East County
  • Sports
Kate Hampton and Hillary Clemens star in "Fallen Angels" at the Mertz Theatre. Photo courtesy of Annamae Bafia.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • March 14, 2012
Theater Review: 'Fallen Angels'

Although "Fallen Angels" is one of the great Noël Coward's slighter plays, it's full of his typical drollery, wit and irreverence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2011
Longboat trolley group considers slogan change

A Longboat Key trolley working group discussed new ways to promote the service and revealed a tentative new schedule for the route Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 23, 2009
COLUMN: East sports stars shine in 2009

Sports writer Jen Blanco remembers the people and stories that captured her heart in 2009.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2014
Rappaport tenders tentative resignation

Volunteer board members of the BID and DID have plans to resign if their finances become public through mandated financial disclosure affidavits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • October 12, 2012
Something ancient, something new

Something ancient, something new

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Annie's Bait and Tackle
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 28, 2013
Destination: Cortez Fishing Village

The Cortez Historic Fishing Village offers the joys of Old Florida - as well as fresh seafood, unique shops and endless options for ways to enjoy the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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