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Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 1: Tony Sawyer

Sawyer will face Arlene Sweeting in the general election.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales Slow to Three

Just three real-estate sales occurred on Longboat and its surrounding keys during the week of Sept. 13 through Sept. 17, making the week the slowest thus far in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
"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 TWIS Street |
  • March 18, 2013
"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

  • Arts + Culture
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 Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2011
Manatee County to host workshops

Manatee County commissioners and the Children's Services Advisory Board will meet Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • News
In Sunday’s case, the caller said he was a 15-year-old boy who had just shot both of his parents and would kill himself and anyone that came near him because a bomb strapped to his chest was set to go off in minutes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
Sheriff reports prank 911 call

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Officer reports resources were wasted Sunday to respond to a fake 911 call.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
DID considers bond for future projects

A downtown advocate suggests the Downtown Improvement District borrow at least $1 million so it can speed up the completion of its goals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arleen Klein and Marcy Klein
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Frosty Frolic

Women from the Women's Golf Association dressed as snowwomen on the golf course at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for their annual Frosty Frolic. The get-together celebrates the season with a game of golf followed by brunch prepared by the chefs at Longboat Key Club. Each woman brought an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
Carissa Garrettson and Joan Sirgant
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club spa day

The women at Bird Key Yacht Club took a day trip to The Met Day Spa & Salon at St. Armands Circle, 35 S Blvd. of Presidents, where they were royally pampered on June 18. They received mini massages, paraffin treatments for hands, a skin analysis consultation, a hair consultation and a makeup consultation. It was a relaxing and fun afternoon get together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Turner with Bindi, an Australian Shepherd. Photo by Virginia Hoffman.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 15, 2012
Turner to not seek re-election

The commissioner said he wanted to dedicate more time to family and business obligations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maj. Jim Lilly, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, has led a transformation at the Sarasota County Jail that has kept the inmate population 44% below a 2005 estimate. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Jail debate sees commuted sentence

Diversion programs at the Sarasota County Jail have led to smarter incarcerations, smaller inmate populations and saved the county the cost of building a new jail - for now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The most popular of Zoya's summer polish options at L. Spa are Jesy, Alma, Binx, Muse, Stasi and Tilda.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 25, 2014
Hot Flash: Summer polish trends

Summer has arrived and the nail polish colors of the season have changed once again. Find out what's hot for summer in this week's Hot Flash.

  • Arts + Culture
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
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Stephen Jonsson

Jonsson will face Matt Bower and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ten-year-old Ryan Sforzo helped lead his team into the championship game June 22.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch

LB3 Lacrosse and the Monsters Lacrosse Academy hosted their 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch Tournament June 21 and 22, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Dozens of teams, ranging from U9 to high school participated in this year's tournament. The LB3 Monsters U9, U15 and high school B teams all were crowned tournament champions while the U11A and U13A teams both advanced to the championship game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Board members met Friday to review information on eight potential candidates.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2011
Town Hall director search narrows

Members of the Inter-District Authority Board on Friday asked to see more candidates.

  • East County
  • News
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