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Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 31, 2016
Laurel Park residents listen to tunes in the park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association partnered with the city of Sarasota to host Tunes in the Park on Saturday evening in Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Tatreau is a history buff and currently reads books on World War II during long international flights for work.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eliason submitted this sunset photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2014
Weather: East County

Carolyn Eliason submitted this sunset photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Richie James
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The cabana tent at the pool is tattered and is visible from the beach outside the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Colony conditions still concern neighbors

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association has made improvements to the property, but neighbors believe that further repairs are necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackie Peters Cully's colorful leaves. For her community project, each side of the leaf will be decorated by a different person.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 19, 2012
NATURAL DESIGN: Jackie Peters Cully

Textile designer Jackie Peters Cully teaches community members how to make artful leaves for her upcoming art installation. The nature-inspired project will be featured in May, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Judith Mellett submitted this sunset photo taken near Longboat Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Judith Mellett submitted this sunset photo taken near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 28 MORE VALUABLE THAN CASH 1 a.m. - 2500 block South Tamiami Trail. Burglary of a Structure. An unknown person broke into the office next to the bar at a local establishment. The suspect climbed through the window, and once inside, opened the door to the office and cut the large padlock on the safe. The suspect left the money in the safe, but removed a bottle of pinot noir from the storage room. The suspect drank half of the bottle and left the half-empty bottle.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • January 31, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Carlos Monzón

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Carlos Monzón

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 3, 2014
Backstage Pass: Heidi Taylor's mission - to preserve and protect

Go behind the scenes with the woman who has seen the country's finest museum loading docks.

  • Arts + Culture
Sophia Masterson shines during a recent Young Artist Program performance through the annual Opera for Animals, Singing is Saving fundraiser at Palm Aire Country Club.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2016
Sophia sings

Lakewood High graduate studies a career that sounds great.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Debbie Shapiro serves herself some trifle
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas

The Sarasota Garden Club held its second annual Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas, Thursday Nov. 14. Members enjoyed an afternoon of decedent desserts and elaborate tablescapes all made by other members. The theme for the party was 'Celebrate Sarasota', which meant each floral tablescape highlighted a different aspect of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By R.N. Williams |
  • April 13, 2011
MY VIEW: Incorporation would keep taxes in LWR

The incorporation of Florida cities was proliferate in the mid 1990s.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Business Observer

Ronald Skipper elected as board member emeritus; Tennis pro Briana Harris joins the Longboat Key Club; Sahra's Treasures celebrates its grand opening

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Detectives are seeking one or more suspects who fled in a white car with tinted windows, possibly a Kia Optima or Chevy Malibu, and a paper tag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2013
Police investigate north Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two injured late Thursday, July 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Sea... what you see," by Suzanne Tomlin
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2015
Suzanne Tomlin wins Observer photo contest

The grand prize is a $5,000 flooring makeover from Manasota Flooring Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 17, 2010
Judge denies Ed Smith Stadium injunction

Groups suing the county over its baseball negotiations sought to halt construction, but a judge ruled Wednesday that work can continue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Zunz has qualified to run as a candidate for his wife’s District 5 commission seat.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 27, 2015
Zunz qualifies for commission seat

Ed Zunz wants to replace his wife in the Longboat Key District 5 Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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