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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • July 25, 2017
Film review: 'Dunkirk'

In 'Dunkirk,' Christopher Nolan highlights human compassion in dire circumstances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Chair Mike Moran said the goal of the first phase of funding should be allocated toward providing food and shelter.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 27, 2020
County creates allocation plan for relief funding

The county will focus on businesses and individuals in the first $18.9 million funding phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Virginia Sanders writes song about Longboat Key

Longboat Key resident and Longboat Observer "Turtle Watch" columnist Virginia Sanders wanted to pay tribute to her barrier-island home, so she wrote this song to be sung to the tune of "Home, Home on the Range."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to an explosion at 2141 Cork Oak Street at 9:24 p.m. Thursday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 26, 2015
One dead in Colonial Oaks blast

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating an explosion and fire that resulted in at least one fatality Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 21, 2013
Candidates appeal to residential group

Sarasota City Commission hopefuls discussed growth, homelessness and the city budget during a Feb. 19 forum with the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rick Springfield will rock out the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 15
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 27, 2015
Rick Springfield to rock out the Van Wezel

The 1980s singer-songwriter and actor will perform with The Romantics on Oct. 15

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
  • February 19, 2020
Dr. Sylvia Earle headlines Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder and president of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence since 1999, will headline Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

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  • Neighbors
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The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 12, 2017
Temple Beth Israel celebrates first night of Hanukkah

Congregants gathered for a traditional dinner and lighting of the menorah.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children in Camissa Tabor’s third-grade class at Gene Witt Elementary were pleased with the book they illustrated and wrote.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Gene Witt students author first book

The book, 'S.O.A.R. with the Eagles,' is a collection of stories and photos created by third-graders.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2018
Colony conversation continues

Too big, too dense, just what the town needs. The opinions on the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment are as varied as the neighborhoods on Longboat Key. This week, we publish letters in response to last week’s editorial, ‘Make Longboat Special.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 9

Jeannie Sparks caught this moment of a mother wood duck and her little ones at Red Bug Slough Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 23, 2019
Four of eight speed humps established in St. Armands Circle

The project has been delayed multiple times due to weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County staff hopes new stormwater projects can improve the quality of water in the county's watersheds and Sarasota Bay. File photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 30, 2020
Commissioners hope to improve water quality

County staff hopes to implement a new stormwater rate system by fiscal year 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Town Manager Tom Harmer is set to re-evaluate his latest executive order on or before Sept. 8.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 24, 2020
Longboat Key's COVID-19 closures remain

The town plans to re-evaluate after Labor Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Myakka's Amy and Tyler Clites show off their LEGO trophy after winning the first season of "Lego Masters," which ran 10-episode. Photo courtesy of FOX.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 16, 2020
Myakka City couple wins 'LEGO Masters' competition

Tyler and Amy Clites, of Myakka, will have Lego art on display at future LEGOLAND New York Resort.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner 10.15.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
SOLVE Director Donna Vellenga and Joan Webster
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 11, 2011
St. Mary Guild collect donations for SOLVE

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild held a dessert luncheon to recognize SOLVE, Save Our Lives Volunteers Every way, Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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