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The Siesta Key Village gazebo is a popular spot for visitors to enjoy a respite between dinner or shopping, but some business owners fear a homeless presence in the gazebo may deter visitors.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Siesta Key businesses grapple with homeless presence

As city and county officials contend with homelessness, business owners believe the issue is becoming more pronounced on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2009
Our View

Capital flow decides our future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Gov. Rick Scott honors veterans with medals at the Sarasota National Guard Armory Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 12, 2014
VIDEO: Rick Scott honors veterans in Sarasota

Gov. Rick Scott stopped in Sarasota Tuesday, to honor local veterans during an event at the National Guard Armory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dixey Behnken submitted this photo of a sunset over the Intercoastal Waterway.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Dixey Behnken submitted this photo of a sunset over the Intercoastal Waterway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Dorfman was 18 votes away from entering the May 13 runoff election.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 20, 2011
Former commission candidate launches radio career

Richard Dorfman, one-time City Commission candidate, began hosting a new radio show this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 3, 2010
Sacred ruins

Florida Studio Theatre stages the Southeast premiere of 'Ruined' just hot off its Pulitzer Prize win.

  • Arts + Culture
Cecelia Cosgrove and Tiana Jamieson
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Fourth of July Celebration

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrated Independence Day with an all-American barbecue, family activities and music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The fate of a bankrupt estate that will help shape the future of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will be decided today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida, in Tampa, pictured above.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2014
Developers make pitches for Colony estate today

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association still has time to to argue in court today and urge a bankruptcy judge to consider their offer for a bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The set as it appears on stage, as designed by Judy Gailen. The blue portion of the wall is on a turret and transforms into a hidden bar. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Scene & Heard

The perfect set to commit a murder; First of bi-annual art installation; Second installment of the now known

  • Arts + Culture
Brenden Bieth, 4, has fun digging in the sand with a big shovel while visiting Siesta Key Beach over Presidents Day weekend.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
Tourist Attraction

A high satisfaction rate among the county's visitors shows more than 97% plan to return in future years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cutting Loose Salon celebrates fifth anniversary; Internet marketing company expands to Lakewood Ranch; Lee Wetherington Homes adds two new employees

  • East County
  • News
Teddy Tinson, Jose Restrepo, Brett Rigby and Eric Collins star in “Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers.” Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • October 26, 2012
REVIEW: 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers'

Florida Studio Theatre's 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers' runs through Jan. 13 in the Goldstein Cabaret.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit

Commissioners from both municipalities agreed to an interlocal agreement to pursue a joint transportation system during an April 16 joint meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 28, 2010
Sarasota Beer Festival gets a thumbs up (WITH VIDEO)

With mouthwatering samples of wings, pizza and more than 100 kinds of beer, the Sarasota Beer Festival had something for everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Hermine was centered about 195 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola on Thursday morning.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2016
TS Hermine expected to become first full-blown hurricane in Florida since Wilma in 2005

Longboat Key beach erosion could be significant, according to National Weather Service forecast

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe typically drives between 45 and 50 mph when she's solo go-kart racing.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Fast track

Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe began solo go-kart racing last summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter and Erika Matheis submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Peter and Erika Matheis submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 13, 2011
EMB Mitey Mites top Trojans

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite team defeated the Palmetto Trojans 27-6 for its second win of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2009
Volleyball teams ride coaching carousel

Lakewood Ranch, Braden River and The Out-of-Door Academy welcome new varsity volleyball coaches.

  • East County
  • Sports
Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
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