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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.19.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
Sun sets on Seaplace season

About 80 residents gathered for a farewell celebration April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Students speak on scholarships at New College Luncheon

Scholarship donors and recipients got together April 12 at the New College Foundation's Keating Center

  • Black Tie
The district contracts with local agencies like the Sheriff’s Office for security. As early as next year, the district plans to hire its own officers.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Sarasota Schools still faces budget deficit with plan to instate own police force

Although the district will save some money with the choice to start its own internal police force, it's not enough to cover the security-related deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairwomen Tina Granthon and Clara Renardus de Villanueva
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Child Protection Center supporters take flight

Blue Ties & Butterflies was held April 18 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
Local artists sail with paint brushes

The second annual event benefited the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's youth sailing program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
SPARCC celebrates season accomplishments

On April 18, auxiliary members and ambassadors gathered for a spring luncheon at The Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neighborhood groups say commissioners ignored their concerns in OKing South Bridge-area rules.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Siesta setback vote dismays vocal residents

Residents are upset the commission didn't listen to what they had to say, but should get a break before any hotel plans are drawn up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 18, 2018
Winners of Embracing our Differences honored at reception

On April 17, Embracing our Differences held a reception for the winners of its juried exhibit promoting diversity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • April 18, 2018
Friends of the Ballet gather to thank volunteers

The Showcase Luncheon was hosted April 18 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The home at 7229 Prestbury Circle recently sold for $925,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2018
Country Club East home tops local sales at $925,000

Residential real estate transactions for April 2-6.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 18, 2018
Is it curtain time?

Preserving the Van Wezel is looking remote. That is, unless you have some ingenious, affordable idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Historical Society is raising money to restore the Whitney Beach cottages and pay for a permanent location on the Key.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 18, 2018
Historical Society is a better choice

Put the effort behind Longboat Key History. The culture center's time will come.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 18, 2018
Group to give ideas for land by Celery Fields

Fresh Start took five months to narrow down four proposals for county-owned land outside the Celery Fields. Now it's time for the County Commission to weigh in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Lakewood Ranch resident Hannah Sage said it was a dream to meet "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek. Photo courtesy of Jeopardy Productions, Inc.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident earns Jeopardy! college finals

St. Stephens graduate Hannah Sage wins semifinal round by $1.

  • East County
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