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Cops Corner

September 18, 2024

Woman comes home to find surprise roofing job

Roofers were removing shingles from the wrong home as a language barrier prompts the woman to call law enforcement. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

September 17, 2024

Hotel staff concerned about man who left suddenly with 2 'call girls' still in room

The staff said the man appeared intoxicated and left all of his belongings in his room with the two women. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Eat + Drink

September 16, 2024

Siesta Pokè brings its specialty to Siesta Key

The restaurant, opened Aug. 30, differentiates itself with a range of house-made sauces.

August 23, 2024

Italian American cuisine offers the best of both culinary worlds in Wheat + Water

Wheat and water may be all it takes to make pasta, but the making of Mike and Kim Herley's welcoming restaurant took a lot more.

August 19, 2024

Longboat cheesecake parlor becomes donut shop

Gary Hagen plans to shift the focus of Elegant Lady Cheesecake Parlor to serve up unique donut flavors on the island.

August 18, 2024

Here's the scoop on the best ice cream treats in town

Beat the heat with sundae bliss in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Anna Maria Island.

Opinion

September 18, 2024
By Jay Heater

Do your research on Manatee's tourist tax

September 18, 2024
By Matt Walsh

Observer recommends …

September 17, 2024
By Letter to the Editor

Colson Hotel fate remains uncertain amid demolition bid

A developer is working with a grassroots effort to preserve the century-old building that was once a haven for Black Americans in the Jim Crow era.