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The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band performed several songs at the event.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Gov. Rick Scott shook hands with Observer Group employees this morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 10, 2011
Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Kiwanians driven to help the hungry

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will continue to collect food for its spring food drive through Sunday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Weather Photo: FAIR WEATHER

Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: VANTAGE POINT

Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN GLOW

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: EARLY RISER

Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Eskin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
Weather Photo: Painterly Picture

David Eskin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 12

Stephen Jordan captured this sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 31

Karen Russell captured this photo on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 14

Sergio Albuquerque photographed this evening on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 29

Michael Cohen photographed this osprey on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: April 12

Stephen Jordan photographed this sailboat on the gulf at sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 28, 2016
Casa Del Mar has baskets of fun

Children staying at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort went searching for candy on resort property Easter morning, March 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ISLAND TIME. Part-time Longboat Key residents John and Susan Franklin catch up on their Longboat Observer during a visit to Mo'orea Island in French Polynesia.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. YOUROBSERVER.COM/ITSREADEVERYWHERE

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Flashy Sunset

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Johnson holds out a 40- year-old snail for Chrissy Lopez to touch. Chrissy found the snail in the bay.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Girls Inc. at Mote Marine Laboratory

Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County went on a field trip Thursday, July 18, to Mote Marine Laboratory. Girls in grades six to eight learned about the small critters that live in Sarasota Bay. The girls caught the critters in a net, observed them and learned about them. Intern Kelly Munch taught the girls about the bay and fishes that live in the ocean. After the girls visited the aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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