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Sophie Nélisse and Fellag star in "Monsieur Lazhar." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 23, 2012
Film Review: 'Monsieur Lazhar'

Sometimes a little film can make a big impact: "Monsieur Lazhar" is one such film.

  • Arts + Culture
This morning, families and clergy participated in the Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk. Learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2013
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bomb threat cleared at courthouse; Manatee School Board member requests reimbursement; VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Jewelry thefts up on Longboat, police say

Thefts of opportunity are up on Longboat Key, crimes that police say are preventable with "common sense."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Rivera.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 5, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 07.05.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
Community Golf Scores

Golf scores submitted by East County golf courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA’s Max Coutsolioutsos hopes to play at the University of Florida one day.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Youthful promise

The Out-of-Door Academy and Lakewood Ranch High boys golf teams each had an underclassman step into the limelight at times this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Movie posters in honor of the winning pups are set out on display.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 7, 2025
Shelter rolls out red carpet for pups at Oscars-themed fundraiser

Satchel's Last Resort brought a "Pawscars" theme to its annual fundraiser, held at Big Top Brewing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rock Solid Construction Group President Marjorie Broughton stands on the job site of a custom home the company is building.
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 9, 2011
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year winner: Marjorie Broughton

Marjorie Broughton was named Women Entrepreneur of the Year at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emilie Richards grew up in St. Petersburg, lives in Osprey during season and spends her summers in Chautauqua, N.Y. Photo courtesy Galen McGee
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Osprey author Emilie Richards started writing as a change of course

The writer of the new book 'A Family of Strangers' didn't plan to become an author — but now she can't imagine another life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique

Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 21, 2012
Patchen starts as head of communications

Sarasota County Director of Communications Donn Patchen kicked off his new career Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Eric Bair and David Chessler were part of an investment group that bought a Sarasota toy company this month.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2016
PGA golfer Greg Norman buys Sarasota toy company

An investment group led by Sarasota entrepreneurs David Chessler, Eric Baird and retired professional golfer Greg Norman has purchased Laser Pegs Ventures LLC.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anonymous passersby in Wroclaw, Poland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
Our View: A big birthday and agenda

This is a big birthday year. The town of Longboat Key turns 60.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark and Brenda Coates have been helping run Beds for Kids for several years from their east Manatee County home.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 20, 2024
Lakewood Ranch charity provides beds for children — and a message of love

Behind a stubborn surge in demand, a local nonprofit focuses on fulfilling a surprisingly large, yet essential, need: building beds for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2009
Learning Center adds new golf schools

Rosedale Golf & Country Club and Director of Instruction and Certified PGA Professional Steve Whidden have created five new golf schools for the 2009-2010 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Renderings for the new Gulf Gate Library were revealed to the public May 24 at an open house at St. Andrew United Church of Christ. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Gulf Gate Library receives commission's blessing

Commissioners say the design for the new Gulf Gate Library could use some shade but gave the project the go-ahead.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Owners of the former Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant seek to build a new restaurant that’s similar to The Shore Diner on St. Armands Circle.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Will Shore seats shrink?

A Longbeach Village restaurant application that asks for 114 additional seats needs major revisions by Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Summer traffic remains strong throughout St. Armands Circle. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 24, 2013
Businesses and shoppers fill St. Armands Circle

Even on a Monday night in the dead heat of July, you'll find a crowd strolling through the shopping district. New businesses are also popping up on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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