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Christian Ziegler
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 6, 2024
Prosecutors decline video voyeurism charge against Christian Ziegler

Christian Ziegler was previously cleared of sexual assault allegations. The State Attorney's Office also dismisses charge that the encounter was recorded without accuser's knowledge.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops series at Ed Smith Stadium attracts crowds.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 6, 2024
As it turns 75, Sarasota Orchestra remains focused on the future

One of the area's oldest cultural institutions searches for a new music director and plans a new, state-of-the-art music center.

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioner Ray Turner gives a sign to Alice Hunter Bender and Elizabeth Hunter Skidmore to commemorate the transfer of ownership.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 6, 2024
Manatee County commemorates Crooked River Ranch preservation

Crooked River Ranch is the first purchase through the Environmental Lands Management and Acquisitions Committee and will serve as a public preserve.

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A total renovation of the space at Whitney Plaza would be needed for the county's community center project.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 6, 2024
Whitney Plaza team works on deadline to bring vision into reality

Manatee County works with Longboat Key residents to solidify the north-end community center plan.

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The Miss Anna Maria and Downtown Duchess ferries docked at the City of Bradenton Dry Dock. The ferries will be back in service to the public in about a month.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 6, 2024
Gulf Islands Ferry expands service

The ferry between Bradenton and Anna Maria Island has added Thursdays to its regular schedule.

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Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2024
Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle

A domestic dispute call ended with a woman being arrested for throwing a spray bottle at her boyfriend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Detective James Parrish and Detective Tim Collins help Deputy Carlos Dasilva get into a bomb suit.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 6, 2024
Bomb squad to purchase new suits with Manatee County grant

With a $170,000 grant, Manatee County buys extra protection for those bomb squad members who put their lives on the line in Manatee, Highlands and Hardee counties.

  • East County
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The home at 259 Robin Drive sold for $5,995,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 19-23 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Robin Drive tops the week's sales at $6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen are celebrating 45 years of business in 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 6, 2024
Harry’s Continental Kitchens celebrates 45 years on Longboat Key

The Christensens say the key to their business' longevity has been patience and gradual evolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Marci Weisgold's sculpture "Rhythmic Gold" was Best in Show at the 2023 Art in the Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2024
Anatomy expertise led sculptor to molding masterpieces

Event co-founder Marci Weisgold, a renowned sculptor, heads more than 160 artists who will display their work at the 24th annual Art in the Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 6, 2024
Allowed freeboard height would increase under Longboat ordinance

Freeboard, a safety factor for floodplain management, is the distance between the base flood elevation and the lowest inhabitable floor of a structure.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Macedonia works in the glassware section of the Royal Rummage Sale on March 4, 2023.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 6, 2024
Royal Rummage Sale returns March 8-9

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Longboat Key will hold its annual sale March 8-9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Condensa instructs a fuse ladder class.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 6, 2024
What's behind the popularity of Pilates on Longboat Key?

From injury recovery to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Longboaters are turning to Pilates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Ford-Coates in October 2016
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2024
County tax collector files for 10th term

Barbara Ford-Coats was first elected to the office in 1984. She is challenged by Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Here is what LBK needs
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 6, 2024
Here is what LBK needs

Sure, Longboat residents would like all three venues — a community center, a dedicated education center and a library branch. The county has the cash for all three.

  • Longboat Key
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