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Efforts to take sand directly from Siesta Key while avoiding suspicion proved difficult.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 3, 2014
County officials investigate guerilla dredging efforts

APRIL FOOLS' - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is monitoring Big Pass after a recent discovery that Lido Key residents are taking sand for their shoreline - one bucket at a time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 11, 2013
Shopping center owners continue to fight Walmart decision

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have appealed a judge's decision to uphold the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart at the site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Obituary: Stanley Adelman

Stanley Adelman, 88, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 7, 2012
About Last Night ...

Sarasota's Black Tie photojournalists probably mirror many of the lyrics in Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," song, flashing our cameras in your face over and over and over again, only for another one of us to tap you on the shoulder two seconds later and repeat.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 20, 2012
Golf-Bowl Challenge upcoming

The Adaptive Golf Academy will host a Golf-Bowl Challenge July 27 and 28 in support of adaptive golf therapeutic programs for juniors, adults and veterans with disabilities and mobility challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
John Holtzermann, Hugh Joyner, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, Larry Steagall, John Casey and William Evanko
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • November 13, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel honors veterans

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Longboat Island Chapel held a tribute in honor of the men and women who served and the countless sacrifices they made to protect their country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2009
Cops' Corner 04.30.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Port Dolphin asks for one-year extension

Port Dolphin Energy LLC has again extended its proposed pipeline project by a year, bringing its anticipated commencement date to July 1, 2014, according to a Feb. 28 letter to the Florida Department of Environment and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission from Port Dolphin Vice President German Castro.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2015
School Avenue fire sparks arson investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2009
Delaney to speak at Bayshore Elementary

NBA referee and East County author Bob Delaney will be at Bayshore Elementary School Sept. 1 to welcome the newest members to the school's Bob Delaney Leadership Academy.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Andrew Tucker.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Timm
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Barbara Timm

Barbara Timm, 86, died June 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Proios checks Maika Arlond’s blood pressure at the Longboat Key health fair on May 21.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 3, 2015
Longboat to offer deskercise class

The hour-long session will teach workers how to increase their physical activity while at work.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
This Windward Passage condominium, which has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,277 square feet of living area, sold for $830,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 12, 2012
Siesta Beach House condo sells for $2.1 million

A condominium in Siesta Beach House tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Falcon Partners Ltd. sold the Unit 3 condominium at 508 Beach Road to Louis and Denise Colosimo, of Westport, Conn., for $2.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Josh Russell

The Observer highlights Lakewood Ranch High School pitcher Josh Russell.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s. Courtesy photo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 3, 2012
The legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffrey Kahane. Courtesy image.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 28, 2016
Orchestra names Jeffrey Kahane director of Sarasota Music Festival

The renowned conductor and pianist will be the third director in the festival's 53-year history.

  • Arts + Culture
People enjoyed dancing to some classic ’60s music played by Yesterdayze Friday, July 15 at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

This week's Friday Fest was all about peace and love Friday, July 15 at the Van Wezel. The musical guest this week was Yesterdayze, a '60s cover band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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