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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Windward Bay residents have birds on the brain during Celery Fields trip

On Feb. 10, Windward Bay resident Mark Davis led a group of approximately 10 residents on a two-hour tour, during which they spotted 26 species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Clyde Chapelle struts down the runway at last year's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show. File photos
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2015
Seasonal peek

As the streets, stores and restaurants get more crowded and calendars get fuller, it's clear: Peak season is here. Here are 10 can't-miss events on our radar for the 2015 peak season months of January through April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 6, 2019
New Sarasota condo includes a pool on each floor

The Beacon, which is set to begin construction at the end of summer, will comprise six private residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
TOPSoccer is a program designed to give special needs children, ages 4 and up, the opportunity to learn and play soccer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2015
TOPSoccer registration upcoming

BRSC will hold onsite registration for its TOPSoccer program Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 17, 2013
Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

Joe on the Go: Making the rounds on Election Night

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sorry, your swan boat commute across Sarasota Bay will have to wait. Ringling Bridge, in the background of this composite image, awaits.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 31, 2017
Observer stories too wacky to be true ... weren't

Turns out, Obama isn't moving to Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The alligator broke through a screen and floated in the pool before it was removed. Photo courtesy Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 3, 2018
Big alligator gives Sheriff's Office boost into limelight

When Sarasota deputies responded to calls about a big alligator in a Nokomis pool last weekend, they made international news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheetah Lounge President William Bullard, in a Feb. 14 letter to Sarasota County Zoning Administrator Brad Bailey, wrote that the club was exempt from county ordinances enacted in 2008 to regulate adult entertainment businesses.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 5, 2013
Sarasota County sues Cheetah Club

County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh announced a request to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court to order the strip club to comply with a county ordinance March 5.

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  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • October 24, 2018
Pink ladies take over the Art Ovation for CANDance

Guests enjoy dinner in the sky, Seal is coming to Sarasota and more.

  • Black Tie
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 2, 2009
Market watch: Common sense says 'no' to a new bull market

On Nov. 16, the Dow Jones industrial average set a new 'post recovery' high, and the Dow transportation average confirmed that high with a new high of its own on the same day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2019
Longboat Key makes plans to fight Sarasota road proposal

Town leaders say their opposition to Fruitville Road plan focuses on evacuation safety, bias for pedestrian mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department believes a special magistrate made rulings that are favorable for a new contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 19, 2010
Magistrate makes contract ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2009
Mill Creek to restore community ponds

The Mill Creek Homeowners Association Board of Directors needs volunteers to assist the community in its Mill Creek Pond Restoration Project at 8 a.m., this Saturday, at ponds 15 and 16 near 602 137th St. NE.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 2, 2013
Darwin's on 4th to host benefit for fire victims Thursday, April 4

The bar is offering a free cocktail with donations.

  • Arts + Culture
Cyndi Seamon marks the Key’s first turtle nest of the season outside Sand Cay Beach Resort. The nest was discovered April 28, three days before turtle nesting season officially began May 1. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 6, 2015
Q+A with Cyndi Seamon

Cyndi Seamon hasn’t been a lifelong turtle enthusiast, but when she moved to Siesta Key in 2002, she found her passion on a Sierra Club turtle walk.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Enjoy this week's Observer Team Spotlight, featuring Donald Seelley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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