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The nest opening will take place rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of lightning.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Turtle Watch will open nest on Friday

If you still don't have Friday night plans, consider a date with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1775 Cherokee Lane was built in 2018 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,793 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 24, 2020
Cherokee Park properties sell for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 20, 2010
My View: Euro-disaster worse than oil spill

We seem more willing to learn from the Gulf oil spill than from the unfolding Euro-socialist disaster. Perhaps it is the Ostrich syndrome.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working with the city of Sarasota on a project to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Siesta group readies legal action over Big Pass dredge

Save our Siesta Sand 2 is preparing to take the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to federal court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Pastor Craig King and Ed Coil, Discipleship Lead Coach, prepare Caroline and Parker Thurman to be baptized, Sunday, July 30.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Campus Beach Day

Bayside Community Church held Campus Beach Day from 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, July 30, out at the Siesta Key Pavilion. The event included a BBQ, singing and the baptism of a dozen people.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Waterlefe Book Club served popcorn. Pictured are Janet Stepp, Vicki Joshpe, Kim Hogan, Janis Bumgarner, Linda Gratsch and Ken Bumgarner.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 21, 2011
Freedom Elementary families party at the park

Freedom Elementary School hosted a special Party in the Park event Dec. 14 for its students at Manatee Mobile Home Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Seventeen-year-old Lindsay Wheeler loves science, thanks to a day at the South Florida Museum. Now, she will lead a science- and math-oriented summer camp for girls.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Girl Scout promotes the love of science

East County resident Lindsay Wheeler, 17, will share her love of science, as she hosts a summer camp to earn her Girl Scouts' Gold Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2013
SMR to host Mayberry festival

A small-town, 'Mayberry'-themed festival will be held July 4 weekend. It includes an Aunt Bee look-alike bikini contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

LBK Cabinetry to hold open house; Euphemia Haye re-opens after summer hiatus; Chiles restaurants raise $1,250 for anti-hunger

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Roger Sutton receives his 10-year service award from Ryan Heise, director of operations of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 26, 2015
Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Assessment changes will vary from an average $37 decrease in CDD 5 to a $253 increase in CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
John Simon, with Isaac Group Holdings, says he is ready to build on his Pineapple Square development as soon as the market turns around.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: John Simon

The man behind the Pineapple Square development sees nothing but potential in Sarasota's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2010
County: 2012 to be turnaround

Sarasota County will trim $16.7 million from its budget this fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. The ribbon cutting for the new Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty location near Palmer Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2015
Business Briefs 10.15.15

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty opens new location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 24, 2016
Waterlefe seeks debt holders to settle bonds

The CDD is looking for bondholders to resolve its golf course debt.

  • East County
  • News
Stella attended the Morton's Gourmet Market 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Puppy love

This Weimaraner puppy got lots of love at the 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, where she was seen snoozing on the shoulder of her owner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 13, 2019
'Brian Banks' is a difficult story told from an alternative vantage point

Director Tom Shadyac's non-linear format in "Brian Banks" is a brilliantly effective approach for an inspiring film.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
COMMENT: Polo's intricacies no longer a mystery

As a sports writer and lifelong sports enthusiast, I've been to my share of games and matches.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • May 19, 2010
Turtle-nest season begins

The 2010 turtle-nesting season officially began May 1, with many more serious problems facing the sea-turtle population than ever before.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chung-Yon Hong. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 30, 2015
Music review: Key Chorale

Key Chorale Serves a Banquet of Voices

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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