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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 20, 2012
April 20: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 9, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Casey Bobelis

The Observer spotlights Braden River basketball standout Casey Bobelis.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 4, 2013
Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community

Sen. Bill Galvano will meet with representatives of Willowbrook's developer, KB Homes, this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2011
Chamber still means (small) business

There's something about business people - they're just so darned busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
During the regular school board meeting, the board will vote on an agreement with Macy's Florida Stores to allow students hands-on learning about retail work. File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 15, 2014
School board to vote on final budget, millage

The Sarasota County School Board will hold a meeting tomorrow after the regular meeting to vote on final adoption.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
277 S. Polk Drive
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2015
Lido Beach home sells for $2.3 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 8 and June 12. A home on Lido Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. James Cannon, trustee, and Virginia Bailey, of Baltimore, sold the home at 277 S. Polk Drive t

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 19, 2010
Lights. Camera. Action.

They put the entire project together in just four days. By the time area leaders gathered Monday, May 17, they were ready to tell the world about the Sarasota area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Most school items under $15 are included in the exemption.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Tax holiday starts today

Florida residents can enjoy tax-free shopping on select items today through Aug. 14.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 5, 2009
Colony to reorganize in bankruptcy court

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's hotel operating corporation will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners also voted to fund the legal defense of Commissioner Susan Chapman for another 3 months in a Government-in-the-Sunshine lawsuit.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2013
City Commission seeks to increase downtown activity

During a busy meeting, commissioners expanded the city's sidewalk cafe regulations, delayed paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage and placed a moratorium on events at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A boil water advisory has been issued while Sarasota County Utilities fixes a water main break.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 20, 2011
Water main break causes concern for drinking water

Precautionary boil water advisories have been issued for residents on Coronado and Crooked Creek drives.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 28, 2010
Voters meet Republican candidates

Political hopefuls representing 11 local and state political races attended a forum at the Bradenton Country Club July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
Abbott defends himself to police advisory panel

Police Chief Peter Abbott took the chance to address the Police Advisory Panel this week about some panel members' criticism of his job performance and police-department leadership skills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A group of Waterline Road homeowners and nearby residents started a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. and sent a petition to commissioners voicing their displeasure of a proposed development project.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 3, 2013
Development on Waterline Road delayed after public outcry

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioner's decision to continue a public hearing on the East Manatee housing proposal, called the Martin-Hillwood project, came after more than 20 Waterline Road homeowners, organized into a group called Preserve Our Waterline Road, Inc. (POWeR), voiced their displeasure with the plan at a meeting yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
Detert, pictured here with members at aTiger Bay Club meeting, will leave the Florida Senate and run for Sarasota County Commission.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 28, 2015
Detert makes County Commission bid official

Candidates begin submitting paperwork for local seats in 2016 — some may have more of a battle to fight than others.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Part of a $1 million donation will be used for community outreach.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 1, 2011
Mote Marine receives $1 million donation

The contribution from two anonymous supporters will fund vital projects at the world-famous marine laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 22, 2012
Oct. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at  1372 Harbor Drive sold for $6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Braden River High secures championship

Braden River High School's Student Technology Association returned last week to Bradenton with a championship title.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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