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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 18, 2012
Sept. 18: 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
Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Taylor's personal oasis is a natural double-pool set up with a "creek" connecting the two bodies of water.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 12, 2015
Pool in Paradise

A Panther Ridge couple didn’t mind waiting years to find the perfect pool.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ticket sales for the Orioles spring training season opened Saturday.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 28, 2019
Orioles spring training tickets now on sale

Sarasota County residents stood in line for hours in order to secure seats to their desired games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 29, 2017
Circus Arts Conservatory turns 20

The organization’s annual gala doubled as a birthday bash Jan. 28.

  • Black Tie
Parishioners participated in a silent auction for Haitian artisan made crafts.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chapel Mission Fair

Siesta Key Chapel parishioners gathered Sunday, Oct. 6, at Siesta Key Chapel for World Communion Sunday and mission fair. Various mission partners displayed their organizations. Community members participated in a silent auction for Haitian goods bought back from a mission trip. They also enjoyed international food and caught up with friends.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 7, 2009
Deal Us In: Never Perfect

One of the fascinations of bridge is that no matter how proficient we become at this game, there are so many variations to the play of the cards that it is certain that we will never become perfect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2014
Mar Vista project gets noisy approval

A second-story deck receives approval from the planning board after Village residents make their concerns loud and clear.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Walker.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 13, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Kate Walker

The Braden River senior talks overcoming injuries and her goals for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
In the 1500 block of State Street, a tow truck driver was stabbed just before the pineapple drop on New Year's Eve.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 2, 2013
Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities

Police are investigating the possible role of incense in the incident. Ten packages of incense were found on the suspect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cucuteni Cutie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Buffett considers his options
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Mote experts disagree on outcome of Superbowl 50

Mote Manatees throw their considerable weight behind different teams, but one has a better record.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Capt. Robert Mealy accepts an award for Det. Rebecca Angel, who couldn't be in attendance and who was being honored by the Lakewood Ranch Elks during Law Enforcement Appreciation Night.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
club news

club news

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael Drake struck a deal to relocate the cottages on vacant property on Broadway Street next to the Century 21 office at the entrance to Longbeach Village
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 11, 2019
Preserve Longboat's history

That history should not be forgotten. It deserves to be on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Elite Airways will operate twice a week string in November.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2016
Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new route to Maine

Elite Airways will operate flights to Portland, Maine starting Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2014
Obituary: Joyce Janeway

Joyce Janeway, 86, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 22, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.23.10

The Manatee Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Youth Baseball at Heritage Harbour kicked off its fall season with opening day play Sept. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
y to an unoccupied dwelling. The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

The victim came home from dropping her husband off at work and noticed her bedroom light was on. She then noticed her laptop computer was missing and her 50-inch television was on the back pool deck.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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