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Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 14, 2012
Aug. 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
Selby Gardens dedicates a new bayfront boardwalk in 1989.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Moment in Time: SELBY GARDENS' BOARDWALK ON THE BAY

Derek Butler and Melissa Teeter were juniors at Sarasota High School Feb. 9, 1989, when they cut the ribbon for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Bay Walk Sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
Flatwoods conservation changes irk residents

Commissioners laud environmental connectivity; residents worry for species survival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The roundabout concept was proposed last year after FDOT declined to make Broadway eligible for a crosswalk option, citing it was too dangerous because of the curve in the road.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 24, 2015
Town will discuss roundabouts with FDOT

A consultant the town of Longboat Key hired to create preliminary designs for roundabouts on Gulf of Mexico Drive at Broadway and Longboat Club Road thinks the island has good chance of getting roundabout approvals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sam Campbell helps prepare a Siesta Key business for the storm.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 9, 2017
Irma worries Siesta Key residents, visitors, business owners

Residents have until Saturday at 8 p.m. to evacuate the island ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is projected to cross directly over Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle merchants have expressed concern that the implementation of paid parking, set to take place in December, will scare away potential visitors if other commercial areas like downtown have free on-street spaces.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
Circle businesses question paid parking plans

Officials once planned to implement on-street paid parking citywide. Today, St. Armands is the only district where the plans have moved forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 10, 2015
Hail Dale releases two new tracks

Hail Dale releases two new tracks

  • Arts + Culture
Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Ken Schneier has lived in Bay Isles since his retirement in 2009.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 31, 2017
Self-proclaimed problem solver qualifies for Longboat Key District 3 seat

Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Ken Schneier is ready to run for a vacancy left by Mayor Terry Gans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2010
Our view: Thanks for the memories

Our view: Thanks for the memories

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Letters to the Editor

It's Time we say 'enough time'; It's past the time; Consider the ramifications

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
"I think it's going to be bigger than we thought," Sheldon Roden says of the musical. "I know I'm not the only person fascinated with his music."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Singer channels Marvin Gaye in new WBTT musical

How Sheldon Roden's performance last season in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Motown Revue inspired this season's original Marvin Gaye musical.

  • Arts + Culture
Marisa Mangani — Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 16, 2019
Wordier Than Thou open mic night focuses on narrative storytelling

St. Petersburg-based journalist Tiffany Razzano expanded her event series to Sarasota's The Reserve to reach a new literary scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Celeb designer teams up with Sarasota art studio

Sarasota designer Ed Marin pulled an all-nighter last month working with former 'Queer Eye' star Thom Filicia.

  • Arts + Culture
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar's veteran bartender Jasmine Stanco serves a Caribbean Coolada. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 15, 2017
Cheers to Something Different: Try these unique happy hours

These bars and restaurants are a little off the beaten path, but they have some of our favorite happy hours in town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
On Longboat Key, the National Weather Service predicts the worst of Hurricane Matthew to be felt Thursday and Friday.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Hurricane Matthew delays Longboat dredging

The National Weather Service predicts Longboat Key will feel the worst of Hurricane Matthew Thursday and Friday.

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  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 7, 2009
Sarasota Orchestra: Dvorak - Lost in America

The Sarasota Orchestra must be commended for its innovative programming and trendsetting initiative.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy of Tim Field
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony's founding families: Fields and Klaubers look back

Herb Field and Murf Klauber built The Colony up while their children worked behind the scenes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Money talks, and if it could comment on the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat, it might say: This race is a close one.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
NOTE: Social Distancing Guidelines have been fudged here due to the fact cardboard cutouts cannot catch a deadly pathogen.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 20, 2020
Dating in a Pandemic

What's dating like during a pandemic? Our resident reporter has thoughts on the matter.

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  • Neighbors
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