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White-tailed deer often travel in groups. If you see a deer crossing a road or on a road's shoulder, please slow down as more deer are bound to follow.
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 19, 2023
Even in protected habitats, roads put wildlife at risk

Help protect wildlife by slowing down and being attentive, especially when passing yellow animal-crossing signs, which indicate you're driving through wildlife habitats.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - iPads shuffle off County Commission table; CLUCK gets some company down on the farm; Pizza shop's truck to draw ire of Siesta Key residents

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Thurber
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 13, 2015
Movie Review: 'The Walk'

Robert Zemeckis reaches dazzling new heights in "The Walk," which is based on the real life story of Philippe Petit's 1974 high wire performance between the World Trade Center towers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Hibiscus Way and Poinsettia Avenue in north Longboat Key on Wednesday morning
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 30, 2023
Longboat open to residents, business owners via Cortez Bridge

Longboat Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said widespread flooding has rendered many roads impassable.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Krohngold, owner of Nancy's Bar-B-Q, is bringing the restaurant back to downtown Sarasota after the Lakewood Ranch location closes.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2023
Nancy's Bar-B-Q will close in Lakewood Ranch

The restaurant is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Joel Fried’s home on Siesta Key has been listed fraudulently for rent since he purchased it two years ago.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Renters and owners, beware

A common scam continues to lure prospective renters with fake listings on sites like Craigslist.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota artist Beck Lane's paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo are on display at the Unitarian Universalist Church's art gallery through Aug. 18.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 23, 2023
Sarasota artist shows lots of love for Frida Kahlo

Sarasota artist Beck Lane is painting 55 oil portraits of the famous Mexican artist.

  • Arts + Culture
Residents are eager to see improvements to the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • November 27, 2019
Siesta residents hope for improvements with road swap

Sarasota County will swap control of River Road and roads on Siesta Key with Florida Department of Transportation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Larry and Dawn Labanics have welcomed Tilly from a Lousiana shelter into their home.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 4, 2021
Hurricane pets find their way to local homes

Humane Society of Sarasota County has been taking in pets from damaged shelters in Louisiana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Administrator Scott Hopes speaks at a town hall event. (File photo)
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 2, 2022
After Manatee administrator contract disagreements, officials say it’s still business as usual

The county clerk's allegations place additional stress on the commissioners, who clash on the administrator's job performance.

  • East County
  • News
Hermitage fellow Paula Vogel shared her knowledge with a captivated audience at Booker High School on Friday. (Photo: Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 15, 2022
Playwright puts plot on paper at Hermitage event

Paula Vogel has seen her work brought to life on the world's largest stages. And she helped a Sarasota audience find the sweet spot in crafting their own elements of style last Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 7, 2020
Getting those zzzzz's

Longboat Key getting more sleep amid stay-at-home order

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • December 7, 2020
Home spaces that gained popularity in 2020

Home spaces that gained popularity in 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast of "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" comes to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 10.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 2, 2022
Sarasota can't get enough of 'The Nutcracker'

It's a holiday tradition that seems to have no saturation point. "The Nutcracker" graces several stages in town this season.

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Short — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Siesta Key Village Association spoke at the Planning Commission meeting Thursday in support of the zoning code amendment to allow outdoor displays in the Village. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
News Briefs

Displays in the Village one step closer to the outdoors; Judge dismisses Barfield Sunshine suit

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-chair Beverly Bartner, Design Chair Ian Prosser, Co-chair Helen Sosso
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 26, 2010
Asolo 'Studio 54' Kick-Off Party

Asolo 'Studio 54' Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
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