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City Commissioners discuss sound enforcement.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 3, 2013
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: City Commissioners to discuss sound enforcement Monday; GMD lights modified for turtle season; Tennis Resorts Online names Key club No. 12 resort; Weekend Best Bets

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 13, 2012
Film Review: 'Savages'

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone always operates outside of the box and constantly pushes the envelope. In his new film, "Savages," he's back with a vengeance, reaffirming his status as one of America's greatest filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2015
Consultant removes itself from Wooddall campaign

Four days before the March 10 City Commission election, a campaign consultant severed its ties with District 3 candidate Matt Wooddall after he gave conflicting accounts of his employment history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 23, 2017
Rare whale found dead on Siesta Key

Mote researchers will perform a necropsy, but don't know if that will reveal a cause of death.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
BRU informed Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials of the pending fee changes earlier this month, and members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board learned details of the proposal during a meeting April 17.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • February 9, 2012
My View: Halt those morning greetings from half-eaten chicken legs

For the most part, Siesta Key's streets appear very clean. But one's first impression is that the entryways to the Key, particularly on weekends, could stand some work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 6, 2018
Robert James “Bob” Carr

Robert Carr of Sarasota, Florida passed away July 2, 2018 and his obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Jammeria Higdon
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams qualify for state meet; ODA track teams post top-11 finishes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hazan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
In Memoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye over the summer to many citizens, past and present, who made a difference in their communities. Here, we remember the lives they lived.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
SIDELINES

8U River Dawgs win baseball tourney; River Strand tops Stoneybrook; IMG hoops players sign scholarships

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Business Observer

Clickbooth helps Boston bombings victims; Multimedia company relocates to LWR

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis Ducruet, Jacqueline Zerbini and Fred Pfening III unveil the plaques.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2015
Ring of fame

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its newest members at its 28th annual induction ceremony Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 8, 2011
Town could see 2.6% millage increase

The Longboat Key Town Commission received a preliminary 2010-11 budget Wednesday, June 1 that includes a $223,601 budget deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 21, 2013
Manatee commissioners consider pay for Sheriff's Office

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today will address the issue of compensation for employees at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • News
Some neighbors and downtown residents have urged for the removal of the mural and Gerber agreed to do so last month, but the mural still sits on his Tube Dudes plant building at the corner of 10th Street and Central Street.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 19, 2012
Mural controversy continues

The 'Fast Life' mural that many believe imitates gang signs will not be removed anytime soon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Longboat Key home at 456 Meadow Lark Drive sold recently for $1.85 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 5, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Braden Oaks home at 3414 65th St. E. recently sold for $930,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,011 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2019
Braden Oaks home tops local sales at $930,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Commissioner Al Maio has raised more than $80,000 for his campaign.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Maio's re-election fundraising outpaces challengers

Maio received more money from businesses than other candidates, Ramirez donated more of her own money and Beggs raised the least.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of the blood moon, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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