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Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
HALLOWEEN
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Daniel Heath breaks open a window to practice creating an entry point for crews. This tactic could be used in fire response or storm rescue scenarios.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 18, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue repurposes flooded homes for training

The department practiced forcible entry tactics at homes on the island that were slated for demolition due to flooding sustained during hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Les and Pam McCurdy opened their first Sarasota comedy club in 1988, the year after they got married.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 14, 2023
McCurdy's celebrates 35 years of comedy in Sarasota

Les and Pam McCurdy share their secrets for mixing business with pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Appalachian Road Show performs April 2 at Fogartyville.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 30 to April 5

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
Jennifer Arevalo tries out a new dress with assistance from Erika Alarcon.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2023
Barbie's Boutique began with a dream, grew into a one-stop shop for all

Founded to serve the local Latino community, the Sarasota boutique has expanded its clientele and recently opened an additional location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Greeters Ethan McNary and Sarah Williamson welcomed guests to Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at UTC during a soft opening event Saturday.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 8, 2025
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse opens at UTC

The new Fleming's is the second in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jake Ilardi represented the United States in Street Skateboarding at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 9, 2021
Sarasota athletes set for Olympics

Three are already in, with more possibly to come.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 15, 2022
St. Armands bayfront home on market for $12 million

The South Washington Drive home has 150 feet of bayfront views.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
High school football roundup: Week eight
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2022
High school football roundup: Week eight

Several Sarasota-Bradenton area teams suffered important losses, but The Out-of-Door Academy remained undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 31, 2010
Iconic encore

Local artists let their creativity do the walking March 26, at Art Center Sarasota's second 'iconcept' runway show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: L'Annexe

L'annexe consignment boutique joined the Rosemary District June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 23, 2012
Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Observe this: Sarasota police chief to retire in October

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Update: 'Unconditional Surrender' statue taken down

A white Mercedes Benz that crashed into the statue this afternoon caused enough structural damage to the statue that city staff want to remove it and repair it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2011
Mustangs sweep county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams were all victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep sports scoreboard.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for two touchdowns.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 1, 2011
ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
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