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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 13, 2016
Film review: '10 Cloverfield Lane'

'10 Cloverfield Lane' is a cleverly constructed nail-biter, reminiscent of Hitchcock.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 11, 2021
LBK town center: Great vision, but town should sell the land

We’ve always been skeptical of the practical reality of it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 11, 2021
David Michael Crawford

Bradenton, Florida - David M. Crawford, 58, of Bradenton, Florida, was suddenly called home by the Lord Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Connie Lyke-Brown shows off the medal she received Nov. 7 in the 50th New York City Marathon and the one in her first in 1978. She holds the record for most consecutive marathons by a woman in the New York City Marathon.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota woman holds New York City Marathon record streak at 42 and counting

Connie Lyke-Brown is the Iron Horse of New York City Marathons for women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 3, 2020
Better information needed to manage COVID-19 risks

Improved testing data would help help people resume activities while continuing to take appropriate action to manage risks.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cindy Breslin and business partner at Blase Cafe, Kevin Skiest. Breslin was a talented artist as well as restaurant entrepreneur, and her paintings adorned the walls of Blase Cafe and reflected her "Joie de Vivre" frame of mind.
  • By Andréa Martone |
  • September 2, 2021
Blasé Cafe's matriarch dies at age 65

Cynthia Breslin was an inspiration, family and friends say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key decided to close its 12 public beach access points on March 21.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 29, 2020
Parking problems continue in Longboat neighborhood

Longboat Key residents on the north end of town have emailed commissioners about people parking on Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Although some residents near the event site complained about the noise associated with live music, at least one city official defended a schedule that called for festivities to continue until 11 p.m.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2021
Officials reflect on first installment of Fresh Fridays

Although some organizers were enthusiastic about the November launch of a downtown event series, others thought the results were inconclusive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The main house  was built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths, two pools and 6,480 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 19, 2021
Home in private Siesta Key enclave sells for $14.1 million

Property on Sanderling Road is the top seller of the Dec. 6-10 week in the Sarasota, Siesta Key area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
FDOT contractors work on construction a bridge along Interstate 75. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2020
FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

FDOT to temporarily close I-75 on-ramp at S.R. 70 in Bradenton

  • East County
  • News
Capt. Nick Froelich shows off the 692-pound shark's giant set of jaws.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: March

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn caught the giant shark during a Double Nickel Charters fishing trip with their families.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
Ranch Main fired up for barbecue cook-off

The event will start at 4 p.m., June 26. Voting for your favorite barbecue will last until about 7 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
Devan Rojas, left, Hayley Dragon, Chris Maddiesquivel and Keaton Bruder enjoyed making s'mores.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Rock Star Party

Move over Steven Tyler. More than 100 Braden River Elementary School students partied like rock stars Dec. 13, as a reward for positive behavior. Throughout the year, students in kindergarten through fifth grades earned BRE Bucks for exemplifying good citizenship. They traded that currency in to enjoy s'mores, hot chocolate, games, and holiday caroling with Principal Hayley Rio.

  • East County
  • Schools
Former Sailors running back Brian Battie had had 46 carries for 332 yards (7.1 yards per carry) and a touchdown, plus four catches for 35 yards as a freshman at USF. Photo courtesy USF Athletics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota college athletes had big 2020-2021 seasons

A few were honored by their conferences for their efforts.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 23, 2009
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn

An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival; Party on the Pass; Sarasota SUP Race Series; Phillippi Shores 7K and 1 mile fun run; and MORE.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Deb Herbert stands in front of a oil painting she did at MJ Ranch in Myakka City.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 19, 2020
Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art

Former Sarasota County Schools fine arts teacher excels in equine themed art.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Ray Collins

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Joe Barbetta

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 5, 2009
Town Commission holds regular meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission met for its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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