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Facing land on one of the north end groins.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of plans to redevelop the Lido Pavilion wore red to the City Commission meeting on Jan. 14.
  • By Cathy Antunes
  • January 25, 2019
My View: Lido Pavilion vote only strengthens public resolve

Observer column left out key details.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lee Byron, Kathryn Shea, Kristen Theisen and Ellie Decker.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 25, 2019
Junior League gains advice from elected officials

Margaret Good, Tom Knight, Charles Hines and Jane Goodwin spoke to League members Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Reid signs the board that will be built into a home for Habitat for Humanity.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity thanks volunteers

Together We Build served as a way to celebrate volunteers, donors and community partners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2019
Janet C. Crouse

Janet C. Crouse, 75, passed away peacefully December 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born January 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Doris Freimuth.  Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County/Saras

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County, state agree on path forward for Legacy Trail extension

After voters approved a $65 million bond, Legacy Trail land buys, design and construction may wrap up in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo courtesy IndieWire
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 24, 2019
'Reversing Roe' emphasizes the importance and power of the Supreme Court

This year marks the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion. This film explains how it happened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
VIPs get a preview of what's to come

The Forks & Corks VIP kick off was held Jan. 24 at Sarasota Porsche.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
Old and new friendships blossom for Friendship Center supporters

Blooming Friendships was hosted Jan. 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School. (Photo by Cassidy Alexander)
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its police department while building rapport with students

Having first entered local public schools in August, Sarasota County’s internal school police force will continue to expand its countywide presence in the 2019-2020 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County officials look forward to community input on Siesta Key congestion

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key, county officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to for community members and government leaders to address parking in a collaborative setting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This home at 557 Mast Drive recently sold for $800,000. It has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,005 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 24, 2019
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 7-11

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2019
Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests 1 following vehicular pursuit

The man, who was seen at Circle K, was known to have felony arrest warrants.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior and Gulf Coast Flames forward Connor Nicholson controls the puck during the Blue Line tournament in Orlando. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2019
Oh, captain: Cardinal Mooney senior helms three different teams

Cardinal Mooney senior Connor Nicholson leads two hockey teams in goals and anchors the Cougars boys soccer midfield

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Omari Davis fires off an outside shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 24, 2019
Tornadoes girls basketball a force to be reckoned with this season

The Booker High Tornadoes girls basketball team is a force to be reckoned with this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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