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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 15, 2012
Aug. 15: 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
Daniel Pratt and Jennifer Hackbarth pose in a publicity still for George Balanchine's ballet, "Emeralds," which the Sarasota Ballet will perform April 5-6.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota Ballet honors George Balanchine in 'Portraits of Expression'

The company honors the iconic choreographer's 120th birthday with "Emeralds" and "Who Cares?"

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2009
Our view

Can the code, not the plan

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold its next special pension workshop 1 p.m., Monday, March 7, at Town Hall.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 22, 2011
Commission reschedules pension meeting

A special pension workshop originally scheduled for today will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“We Are All Pearls” by Brazilian artist Whittney de Araujo references Johannes Vermeer’s famous “Girl With a Pearl Earring” painting as a way to illustrate that beauty in art isn’t only relegated to the classic blond-haired, blue-eyed muse.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 11, 2023
Art exhibition's tribute to cultural diversity goes on the road

Now in its 20th season, the outdoor juried exhibition "Embracing Our Differences" will open Jan. 22 at Bayfront Park.

  • Arts + Culture
February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo expects the airport to serve some 4.5 million passengers in 2023.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 16, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton Airport positions for continued growth

As passenger count continues to grow, the airport is preparing to begin its expansion to accommodate passengers and maximize revenues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Florida Department of Transportation crew finished striping the crosswalks on the road and made final adjustments to the lighting and push button activation systems this week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 4, 2015
Longboat Key crosswalks are ready for use

Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks now have white striping and are ready for use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bayview Dental Associates |
  • November 21, 2022
Top Reasons to Visit the Dentist Before the End of the Year

Top Reasons to Visit the Dentist Before the End of the Year

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
A notice of the Tuesday public hearing was posted at the north gate to Bay Isles.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 22, 2022
Key Club granted more time for pickleball plans

Noise arguments revolve around questions about public access and sound-rule exemption.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Alpine Steakhouse turducken in cross-section. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 23, 2022
Alpine Steakhouse sees signature turducken grow from novelty to Thanksgiving tradition

Thanks to an assist from the Food Network, the Sarasota restaurant is extra busy every Thanksgiving season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2024
Man threatens store clerk after being asked for ID

A customer attempting to buy cigars at a convenience store threatened to return later and beat up the clerk. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
DeSoto Hotel (right), Courtesy of Manatee County Historical Resources
  • By Columnist . |
  • March 12, 2020
Gillespie Day

March 10 celebrates Sarasota's golf-loving first mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jonathan Fleites plays Woof in Asolo Rep's production of "Hair". (Photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2021
Hair: The evolution of a revolution

'Hair' tracked the social changes of its time. The times are still a-changing. Asolo Rep’s production of the musical is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch resident Liz Cole has been immersed in arts and art education throughout her career. (Photo by Lori Sax )
  • By Guest Author |
  • February 17, 2022
Class Act: Sharing the Joy of Learning in the Arts

A talented artist developed an early childhood program for the Toledo Museum of Art, which remains a cornerstone of the museum’s education division.

  • LWR Life
"White House by the Sea," Kate Storey's book about the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, became a New York Times bestseller when it was published in June.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 2, 2023
Sarasota writer chronicles 100 years at the Kennedy family’s summer home

Kate Storey's book, "White House By the Sea" became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in June.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 29, 2012
May 29: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Director Sue Seiter, Kirsten Russell, Bob Woodward and Roxie Jerde
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 10, 2020
Bob Woodward comes to Sarasota for author luncheon

The eighth annual Author Luncheon was hosted Feb. 11 at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 18, 2012
May 18: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2012
County will aid firm relocation

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved $124,000 of funding to help a company move to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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