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Hundreds of people came to watch Nik Wallenda walk a hundred feet above Sarasota Ford.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ford Grand Opening

Nik Wallenda, king of the hirewire, walked over Sarasota Ford during the grand opening of the new facilities and show room Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artist Regina Bensen with her fabric sculptural work
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Jan. 2014

Four new exhibitions opened at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Jan. 16. The work will be on display through Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
Dale Hooey at the organ in 2021. File photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 23, 2022
All Angels organist retires on Longboat Key

Dale Hooey had been playing services for the church for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: State rolls out the carpet on GMD

Longboat first in the state to receive sidewalk floor covering.

  • April Fools
(Photo via Breeze Airways)
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 10, 2022
Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 17, 2021
Holistic recreation in Lakewood Ranch

Cornhole players enjoy morning of camaraderie in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 24, 2009
New owners make the cut

Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz are the owners of Crossover Cutters, at 5620 Gulf of Mexico Drive, which was formerly Manny's Barber Shop and Boone's Barber Shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 11, 2009
Pittsburgh Pirates purchase Sarasota Reds

The minor-league baseball team will move to Bradenton and will get a new name and logo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2009
Twin Shores celebrates completion of marina villas

The four new homes have two bedrooms and two bathrooms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 17, 2009
Griffin's new book available now

"Wyatt's Revenge" is H. Terrell Griffin's fifth mystery novel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 18, 2009
Concession hires new team member

The Concession Golf Club rehired former membership director Jimmy Wright to serve as tournament director.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Bird Key Yacht Club builds children's play area

This summer, Bird Key Yacht Club members have spent many hours thinking of ways to entertain their children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 2, 2009
FHP announces new commander

On July 1, FHP Patrol Director Col. John Czernis announced that Maj. Brent Coates will be assuming the reigns for Troop F, which covers Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2009
Arts Center completes media room renovations

The cultural media room formerly held two galleries and will now be used for concerts and lectures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Arpke is the only contestant from Florida in the People’s Platelist Contest.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 22, 2010
Voting ends Sunday for ABC News contest

Euphemia Haye Restaurant chef/proprietor Ray Arpke is a finalist in the competition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 10, 2010
Siesta Key Beach changes coming

The County Commission will consider a contract worth nearly $600,000 that will pay for 30% of the design of the Siesta Key Improvements Project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Mallory Gnaegy for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 15, 2012
May 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
Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will the River Club Park of Commerce project, where the new Walmart is located on State Road 70
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2012
Manatee County Commission to consider Walmart plaza expansion

Manatee County commissioners will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, for their regular land-use meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Y.E.S. member Brit Fjoerdsma. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2011
YMCA members say 'yes' to fun

The senior members of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch of the Sarasota YMCA have a new program tailored to suit them: Youthful Energetic Seniors - or Y.E.S., for short.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The improvement plan calls for the elimination of the public-safety building at the beach's entrance.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 25, 2011
County to update Siesta Key Beach plans

Cost overruns on a beach improvement plan have concerned county commissioners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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