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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 2, 2012
July 2: 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
The Water Club Unit 705, built in 1999, has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2015
Water Club condo sells for $1.7 million

The Water Club Unit 705, built in 1999, has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Player of the Week: Bill Vancelette

Bill Vancelette -- Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Manatee County Administrator gets pay raise, new contract

A new five-year contract intended to delay the retirement of Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker would give him a $34,720.20 annual raise.

  • East County
  • News
'American Sniper'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 16, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'American Sniper'

'American Sniper' is the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history.

  • Arts + Culture
The home at 6405 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.85 million

The home at 6405 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 1,528 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
Manatee Glens closes residential program

Budget cuts are forcing Manatee Glens to close its residential treatment program for teenagers with substance abuse and mental issues despite an increase in requests for service.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 22, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $3.5 million

The Unit 1002 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,435 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • July 18, 2013
School grade calculations to change

The Florida Board of Education voted 4-3 to change the formula used to calculate school grades.

  • East County
  • News
The algae isn't related to red tide or the BP oil spill nor is it the result of a boater dumping sewage into the water. Photo by www.MaryLouJohnsonPhotography.com.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2012
Harmless algae surfaces along Key shore

The gunk-like substance is no cause for alarm - it is the result of warm weather and moves with the tide and wind.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eddie Duffy and Olivia Ratner of Sarasota Ballet School
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2014
Sarasota's Youth America Grand Prix results

Sarasota Ballet School and Sarasota Cuban Ballet School return home to Sarasota with lots of big wins and scholarships.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 1310 Tangier Way has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 18, 2014
Casey Key home sells for $6.2 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
busted
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 23, 2014
Busted: This week in police reports

Busted: This week in police reports

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sand sculptors begin crafting the sponsor scroll for the Siesta key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 8, 2012
Champions unite for Crystal Classic

Karen Fralich and Sue McGrew will sculpt together at the event for the first time in almost two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and the Women's Leadership Council are looking for people who exemplify kindheartedness and generosity for the Men and Women of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 303 at Terrace East, 5300 Ocean Blvd., sold for $635,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2012
Condominium in Terrace East sells for $635,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Jonathan Barnett, of Purchase, N.Y., sold his Unit 303 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. to Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile, of Sterling Heights, Mich., for $635,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Norma Scott replaced retiring Principal Ronna Paris two years ago. Since then, 13 teachers and staff members have either left McNeal or had their roles changed at the school.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2011
QUESTIONABLE ACTIONS?

Parents concerned about the leadership of McNeal Elementary Principal Norma Scott petitioned Manatee County School District leaders for action. However, district officials, other parents and some McNeal teachers say they support Scott.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 28, 2011
Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily

County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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