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Nestled in a quiet area a short distance from the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Higel Avenue, Sandy Shore Avenue was the scene of vehicle break-ins last week.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 25, 2011
Detained bicyclists linked to vehicle burglaries

Last week on the Key, Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies thought it was more than a little suspicious when they spied two young men on bicycles with no lights heading eastbound over the north Siesta bridge in the early-morning hours.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The lobby of the new office for J Wood Realty inside the building at 330 S. Pineapple Avenue.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber After Hours combines with meet the neighbors event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held their After Hours event Wednesday, Aug. 24 in conjunction J Wood Realty's 'meet the neighbors' event that included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota County’s beaches and parks will be cleaned up as part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful’s 2011 International Coastal Cleanup effort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2011
Sarasota cleanup effort underway

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful is ramping up its 2011 International Coastal Cleanup effort, which will be held Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 24, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 24, 2011
My View: Privatization future is here

The future for local government operations is to privatize or outsource a whole lot more functions than is currently thought reasonable.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Sarasota Youth Opera singers perform in a fully staged production of Judith Weir’s "The Black Spider." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 24, 2011
Scene & Heard

Future opera stars wanted; Key Chorale casting seasoned singers; Golden Apple submits nonprofit application; Players Theatre names festival winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
In an attempt to enhance financial transparency, the city of Sarasota is now providing more detailed budget information on its website, www.sarasotagov.com.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 23, 2011
City enhances financial transparency

The city of Sarasota's Finance Department has more detailed budget information on www.sarasotagov.com.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2011
Irene shifts path away from Key

The storm is now projected to move up the coast of the eastern United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two pelicans perch above the rest in the ocean this morning on Casey Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pelican Powwow

A group of pelicans enjoyed floating and perching on large concrete blocks in the ocean on Casey Key this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 23, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Exercising while traveling

This week, University Park Country Club Fitness Coordinator Jess Wilson shares tips for maintaining your workout routine while traveling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Francesca Bertoglil, Rose Gilliam, Arianna D’Angelo, Nayeli Cruz and Tatiana Navejar
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences first day of school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students skipped off to middle school Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Accelerometers have motion-sensing technology found in Nintendo’s Wii and smart phones.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2011
Mote receives NOAA grant for shark fishing study

The $192,000 grant will use accelerometers to study how sharks fare after they are caught and released.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Sarasota County school bus makes its way along Tamiami Trail this morning with the rest of the morning traffic. Today is the first day back for many of the schools in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crews plugged a leaking pipe near Hudson Bayou at 10:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 22, 2011
UPDATE: Hudson Bayou health advisory lifted

The city of Sarasota has lifted a health advisory warning for Hudson Bayou after a force main break spilled sewage into the body of water last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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