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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2012
Oct. 29: 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
Walk-ups weren't allowed at the collection site, but motorcycles obviously were OK.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 26, 2020
Manatee County opens drive-thru COVID-19 sample collection

COVID-19 sample collection begins at the Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • News
This aerial shows the State Road 70 and Interstate 75 interchange as it currently exists. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2018
FDOT holds pre-construction meeting for State Road 70-I-75 interchange

Bradenton interchange construction to start Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The detour map shows the route. Courtesy of Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2019
Section of SR 70 closed

Vehicle crashes causes roadway damage, temporary closure.

  • East County
  • News
While some volunteers walked the islands, others stuck to the mangroves along the shore.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 4, 2019
Volunteers keep Sister Keys clean

On May 4, more than 70 volunteers worked with the Sarasota Bay Watch to clean up the Sister Keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 5, 2018
Poodle lovers unite for fifth annual Puttin' on the Poodle

The Sarasota Friends of Florida Poodle Rescue's luncheon was hosted Nov. 5 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2016
Pollo Tropical slated for South Trail

The fast-casual chain plans to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Patriot Plaza welcomes crowds during the June 2014 dedication ceremony.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2016
Patriot Plaza honored for architecture

The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects People’s Choice Competition for 2016 recognizes Patriot Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A vehicle crashed into the Hob Nob restaurant Tuesday morning.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • October 24, 2017
Vehicle crashes into Hob Nob restaurant

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key pool party a mystery.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2016
No suspects yet in unauthorized Longboat Key pool party

Panties and bras found in unfinished house on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Project attorney Ed Vogler, center, regroups with his team after the meeting.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2017
Planning Commission upholds future Linger Lodge connection plans

Despite negative vote, property owner will take its proposal to the county commission in August.

  • East County
  • News
Armed robbers invade home in Greenbrook.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 19, 2017
Armed robbers invade Lakewood Ranch home

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office believes the robbery was drug-related.

  • East County
  • News
Braden Woods resident Gary Herbert speaks agains the project on behalf of the group, Friends of Keep the Woods Inc. It was formed to protect the land on which Myara is proposed.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2016
Planning board recommends denial of Myara infill project

Manatee County commissioners will decide the project’s fate in December.

  • East County
  • News
Howard Rooks has owned the two-story Tommy Bahama building in St. Armands Circle since 2003.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2016
Rooks sells St. Armands Tommy Bahama

Howard Rooks sold the St. Armands Circle building housing Tommy Bahama for $6.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wawa is known for the quality of its food and its fan following.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 1, 2016
New Wawa slated for State Road 64, Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County received an application for the popular gas station Feb. 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2015
Area volleyball clubs form merger

Coastline Volleyball Club and Boomtown Volleyball Club announced they will be joining together to form Coast Town Volleyball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
SMA Season's tidings

Sarasota Military Academy seeks funds and volunteers for Wreaths Across America at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Museum of Art is scheduled to open next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2015
Ringling College delays removal of Paul Rudolph canopy

In a response to requests from the Sarasota Architectural Foundation, the school agreed to postpone the scheduled removal of a canopy from the former Sarasota High School building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Paw print

Lakewood Ranch resident Maureen “Mo” Flaherty left the new Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill opening day with an unexpected treasure: an original Alexander Pope 1911 lithograph-printed tin of the “Brook Hill” dog.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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