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Colin Farrell stars in "The Way Back."
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 26, 2011
Film Review: 'The Way Back'

Director Peter Weir's new film, "The Way Back," tells the story of a diverse group of men who bravely escaped a Siberian prison camp at the onset of World War II.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff and Susan Kitzsteiner, Steve and Nancy Hadgisaba and John and Annette Rissman celebrate after the ceremony.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 20, 2012
Families visit Longboat Key for vow renewals

Longboat Key's white-sand beaches and picturesque sunsets combine for the perfect romantic setting, often for weddings and vow renewals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A line of boxcars stretches from Shade Avenue to the Publix supermarket at Ringling Boulevard and Lime Avenue. File photo.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 11, 2011
Trains stalled in neighborhood

More than four months after residents were told empty boxcars were to be moved from their neighborhood in a matter of days, they sit in the same place they've been since March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2010
District celebrates School Bus Safety Week

The bus safety awareness campaign runs Oct. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 18, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, May 18

Week's best bets: Monday, May 18

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 17, 2011
Mother arrested for ex-husband accusations

Police say the woman falsely reported to the Division of Children and Families that her ex-husband was using drugs and leaving their 11-year-old son home alone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Bay Isle home sold for $2 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 9, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 20-24

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota City Commission narrowly approved construction of the State Street garage Monday. (Courtesy rendering)
  • By David Conway |
  • April 24, 2014
City approves $11.4 million garage

Despite a price tag more than 50% higher than the original budget, commissioners granted final approval to the construction of the State Street parking garage at a meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 16, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

County delays decision on tax relief for seniors; Lakewood Ranch vehicle burglaries are not a trend; Rosedale begins construction on its 'pristine' new models

  • East County
  • News
The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 29, 2013
Cortez Bridge repairs to begin in April

The $4 million project aims to add 10 years of service life to the bridge as officials determine a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Lakewood Ranch CERT member receives fire training. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 12, 2011
Ranch CERT elects new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Community Emergency Response Team has elected new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • News
The unit 502 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2015
Beach Residences condo sells for $2.7 million

The unit 502 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Anne-Marie Russell will use a bevy of contemporary art leadership toward opening SMOA
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 10, 2015
Anne-Marie Russell named executive director of SMOA

Anne-Marie Russell, SMOA, Ringling College of Art & Design, MOCA

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Where are they now?: Orville Clayton

Orville Clayton was a founding member of Longboat Key Turtle Watch. Five years have passed since he has been active in the group, but the turtles are always on his mind.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 5, 2014
Sheriff's Office releases new 'Jane Doe' images

Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Police: Two jewelry thefts don't appear to be related

Both incidents occurred Jan. 28, within approximately 1.25 miles - but police say the similarities end there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The biggest satisfaction is to see the community come together for a common goal," Benderson's Paul Blackketter said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Approval completes vision for world-class rowing

Benderson Development will begin construction on its rowing facility in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 27, 2010
Key loses 100 businesses in the last five years

Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett said the town can do a better job of supporting business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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