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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 12, 2012
Sept. 12: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 14, 2012
FEB. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria Wirries
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Maria Wirries sings a show tune (VIDEO)

Maria Wirries, this week's A&E cover girl, warms up her famous pipes by belting out a Broadway favorite.

  • Arts + Culture
Eva Rey currently serves as the director of purchasing and support services for the Village Center Community Development District.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2011
IDA selects director for Town Hall

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board have selected Eva Rey as their new executive director.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 13, 2011
Ranch readies for interim contractors

Lakewood Ranch CDD boards this week are expected to hire interim landscape contractors

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2011
Buchanan to hold Sarasota town hall meeting

Congressman Vern Buchanan will discuss jobs and the economy, among other topics at 11 a.m., today, at New College of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pictured are Beverly Fisher, Jaymie Klauber, host of the event at the Polo Grill, and Audrey Coleman
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 27, 2011
Girls Inc. celebrates donors

More than 70 people attended the kickoff party for the Growing Great Girls Circle membership society on Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 4, 2011
Intramural diving team set to hit the pool

Local divers looking to prepare for next year's swimming and diving season are encouraged to participate in a new intramural dive team starting up at GT Bray in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
This issue is in good taste

APRIL FOOLS - For this issue, the Longboat Observer has teamed up with an area company to test one of its newest line of products: edible ink and paper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unconditional Surrender was removed in April after a driver accidentally smashed into the base.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 4, 2012
Unconditional Surrender goes up

Work to re-install the sculpture is expected to be completed by Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County this summer approved a $1.1 million plan for a new water main connection between Siesta Key and Casey Key to improve flow and reliability.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 22, 2012
County lifts water warning

Siesta Key residents affected by the broken water main on Midnight Pass Road can now safely drink water from the tap.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The body of 41-year-old Robert Chittenden was found in the Grand Canal on Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 24, 2012
Body found in Grand Canal

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies began an investigation last night after the dead body of a 41-year-old man was discovered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The developer is moving towards a July 2013 opening. Courtesy.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 7, 2012
P.F. Chang's construction work to begin soon

The developer expects to secure a building permit and start construction soon on the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County expects to mow the right-of-way on Canal Road by next month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 20, 2012
Mowing issues continue on Siesta Key

Sarasota County could create as many as 28 temporary positions to buffer median upkeep; Canal Road right-of-ways will continue to grow until next month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: John Hopson Nisbet

John Hopson Nisbet, 86, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2013
JUST THE STATS

12 - The height in feet The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Tre Gregory cleared to set a new school record in the pole vault Feb. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota crowns new No. 1 singles player

Hugo Armando was named Sarasota's No. 1 singles player after defeating Ty Braswell Jan. 13 in the Totally Tennis Exhibition Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sean Murphy plans to open his third Eat Here location in Siesta Key Village next year.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 30, 2012
Permit issued for Village restaurant

Sarasota business owner Sean Murphy expects Eat Here to open on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • March 9, 2020
Marjorie Coons Sagman

Marjorie Coons Sagman, age 94, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on Friday February 28, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 9, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory unveils renovated Sailor Circus Arena

The $4 million campaign hopes to be complete by June.

  • Arts + Culture
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