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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2016
Hurricane Hermine drenches Sarasota area

Our readers sent us photos of the flooding after Hurricane hit North Florida early Friday morning.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Firefighters step up for healthy hearts

In support of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement, the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund held a firefighter relay race to the top of Plymouth Harbor Saturday, Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teeja Johnson at home June 10. Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 26, 2012
Little girl displays large spirit

In May, Tana and Dennis Johnson's 3-year-old daughter, Teeja, was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called neuroblastoma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2015
Waterlefe bridges road to fairness

Although related litigation continues, three boards and the community hope changes to the community’s documents bring clarity and fairness to all parties.

  • East County
  • News
Silvia Engel, wearing one of her customized necklaces, lets light shine through the windows of her home studio and listens to upbeat music when she crafts jewelry made with ashes.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes to protect and document the nests.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 3, 2014
Turtle nesting season draws to a close

Mote Marine records a near record number of nests on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The view of the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort from an Aquarius Club unit.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Neighboring condo opposes Colony extension

The Aquarius Club board is asking the commission to deny a request to extend a re-opening deadline.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brandon and Rebecca Desch deliver food Thursday with Bayside Community Church's annual 9/11 outreach program. Since 2008 the church has provided lunch for area first responders on Sept. 11.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 11, 2014
Church feeds first responders during annual 9/11 outreach

Bayside Community Church expands its yearly program by delivering 800 lunches to first responders in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 19, 2016
Film review: 'The Innocents'

'The Innocents' questions faith in horrific circumstances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"I am Charlie."
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Ranch welcomes new residents

A five-member limpkin family is nesting in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2017
Music review: Chargaux

Brooklyn-based Chargaux ventures into The Ringling's ‘Pathless Woods’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2013
After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed

Tom Savage withdrew his application to donate an Iwo Jima memorial to Sarasota because of commission opposition, but commissioners say they were putting in due diligence.

  • Sarasota
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Todd Thomas. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 2, 2015
Music Review: Revisiting 'Tosca'

Music Review: Revisiting 'Tosca'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2013
Obituary: Rosalie Cubbon Kobiela

Rosalie Cubbon Kobiela, 74, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Goodman with Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Referees blowing their whistles and Cheerleaders waving their pom-poms sold raffle tickets at Sarasota Yacht Club's Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Fifty percent of the money raised goes toward the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, which gives grants to students working toward environmental degrees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Obituary: Andrew Scherman

Andrew Scherman, 52, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Sarasota, died June 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 11, 2013
Committee prepares for consultant's visit to Key

To create a wide range of consultant interviewees, the town is looking for younger Key residents and business owners to be able to provide their input on Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 11, 2012
Piracy no longer an issue on Dream Island Road

The 1,000-pound pirate statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn from 1957 to 2000 was located at the entrance of Dream Island Road. It was a landmark for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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