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This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 17, 2010
January real estate sales up 58%

Although the number of sales showed strong gains, the sale prices were a different story.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2012
Obituary: Mary Ann Ruff

Mary Ann Ruff, of Longboat Key and formerly of Columbus, Ind., died June 22. She was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach is mostly vacant today but was once home to a grocery store, florist, bar and liquor store. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 19, 2012
U.S. Census data shows 10-year loss of 40 businesses, 780 jobs on the Key

Longboat Key lost a net total of 40 establishments in the past decade and 54 from its peak of 270 in 2005, according to U.S. Census data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 30, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: Exclusive Interview with ARCADIA director Olivia Silver!

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County placed signs warning of the heavy flooding on Beach Road brought on by the constant weekend rain.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 24, 2012
Storm floods Canal Road

Storm bands from Tropical Storm Debby brought rain to Siesta Key leaving parts of Beach Road and Canal Road under water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 17, 2013
Theater Review: 'Oleanna'

Backstage at the Players is a perfect space in which to experience David Mamet's brilliant 1992 drama about a college professor accused of sexism.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
Key population grows 1.04% in one year

Longboat's population increased from 6,921 residents in 2011 to 6,993 residents in 2012, according to new Census data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony Cucci, Jack Laviolette and Jack Coleman attended last year's Boom Boom on the Bay.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 1, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fourth of July on Longboat Key

This weekend, Longboat Key will be full of patriotic parties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Columbia University sophomores Dan Mullins, Caroline Lisankie, Maria Sulimirski and Eric Williams spoke at the luncheon.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Columbia sophomores address local high school students

The Columbia University Club of Sarasota featured four Columbia sophomores during a luncheon Jan. 13, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 24, 2012
Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2014
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Sarasota Christian Volleyball; Cougar annual golf tourney upcoming; ODA swimmers continue winning streak

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High volleyball team will face Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2010
Lady Pirates advance to regional final

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated George Steinbrenner 3-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2011
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors two of its members

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department honored two employees recently for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The unoccupied vehicles, first used in April, are a general crime-deterrence technique.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 15, 2013
Empty city police cars serve as crime deterrent

Since April, the Sarasota Police Department has been stationing unoccupied vehicles around town in an attempt to prevent criminal activity in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sanborn Studios, LLC, who leased a space in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park in September 2010, has announced it will terminate its lease on its primary studio facility. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Production company to close Lakewood Ranch operation

Sanborn Studios has announced it will terminate its lease for its Lakewood Ranch studio.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 18, 2011
St. Armands project will enhance beauty, safety

St. Armands Circle is scheduled for an update that could enhance the appearance of the district while improving safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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