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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in "The Holiday." Photo source: Freeform.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 20, 2019
'Nog Blog: I was loved for a minute

"The Holiday" and "I, Tonya" are this week's picks.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2013
News Briefs

Plea deal struck for fatal 2012 DUI crash on Siesta; Controversy continues to cook at Bob's Boathouse; Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city wants to dredge Big Pass to renourish critically eroded portions of Lido Key, but Siesta Key residents remain opposed to the project.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2018
Judge recommends approving Big Pass dredge permit

A Florida administrative judge says the state should permit the city of Sarasota's proposed Lido Key renourishment project, despite protests from Siesta Key residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An attempted suicide was thwarted by Sarasota police officers Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Sarasota Police interrupt attempted suicide

Sarasota Police officers stopped a woman from committing suicide in her car via means of carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
U.S. TAX SYSTEM: THE GREATEST SCAM OF ALL

Tax day is over. Good riddance to this day of legalized thievery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dan, Katie and Robert Powers are excited Manatee County has agreed to rename a baseball field at Lakewood Ranch Park in honor of Matthew Powers, who played baseball there.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2019
Tragedy sparks year of change in Manatee County

State, local officials look for ways to speed up safety improvements following teenagers' deaths.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2013
Consultant needed to map Longboat Key's future

The town seeks a consultant to review the Key's codes and Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Nov. 11-17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Harriet Sokmensuer Joanna Fox sits at one of the tables in her classroom.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 13, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Joanna Fox

Fox has been teaching creative writing at Booker Middle School for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pending approval from the Town Commission, Unicorp is scheduled to break ground Oct. 25 on the St. Regis development.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 19, 2021
Longboat Key's planning board advances St. Regis revisions

Town Commissioners in October will have final say on a series of changes Unicorp wants for condo, resort plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Key Club

The Longboat Key Club and Resort starts the year with a setback to its Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2014
Author visits East County school

Students at Braden River Middle School learned about writing novels firsthand April 7, during a visit from novelist Lynda Mullaly Hunt.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Freeman.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Ryan Freeman

The Lakewood Ranch senior talks his goaltending skills other than shot-stopping, and his favorite food

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Sign code irks business owners

Longboat Key business owners urged the town's planning board for a review of the sign code they say could be bad for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale needed direction from the Town Commission Monday night on signs placed in government rights-of-way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2015
Key’s sign code open to all applicants

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says you can’t regulate the content of signs forced the town Monday night to loosen restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kirt and Marina Anderson
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 15, 2017
Bradenton Opera Guild honors Roger Bingaman

The organization held its annual Winter Soirée at Palm Aire Country Club Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricia Farrington focuses all her attention on making pecan caramel apples
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2022
Kilwins owner says Waterside, Lakewood Ranch is in for a treat

A confectionery franchise finds a sweet spot at Waterside, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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