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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 28, 2020
How Florida goes, the US goes

Florida is often called a microcosm of the U.S. electorate. Our state has sided with nine of the past 10 winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Madelyn and Marcus Gibbons were thrilled to be out and about.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park hosts second Trick or Treat on the Lake

Costumes and candy were plentiful at the Halloween event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All sorts of costumed creatures will be leaping out at the Tunnel of Terror attraction. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2020
Scarier than a dirty car

The spooky car wash experience starts Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
VPA Director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand where a new lobby could be added.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 27, 2020
Booker VPA to see $22.5 million in renovations

The upgrades include more seating capacity, additional classrooms, a new lobby and a blackbox theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Cliff Roles spent time in his Cologne, Germany, his home of 18 years. Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Guest Author
  • October 26, 2020
Readers respond to "Liberty or enslavement" editorial

Letters to the editor.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Emergency workers remained on the scene of the gas leak just before noon on Monday, but Beneva Road reopened to traffic shortly after.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2020
Beneva Road reopens after gas leak north of Fruitville Road

Beneva Road closed shortly before 10 a.m. today as crews responded to a gas leak near Circus Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 150 Givens St in Siesta Key was built in 2008 with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,949 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 25, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $3.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2020
Faulhaber Fab Lab hosts laser etching pumpkin workshop

Children used the laser machine to etch designs into pumpkins Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheri Kudja had robot figurines at her Bitti Bots booth.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2020
Siesta Fiesta art show takes over Ocean Boulevard

The 42nd annual arts show was held Oct. 24 and 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2020
The Players Centre bids farewell to 838 building

The company put on a farewell celebration for the building on Oct. 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2020
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast throws volunteer appreciation celebration

The Oct. 22 event had a JFCS giving gifts to volunteers driving through.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • October 23, 2020
Marilyn Miller Lami

Marilyn Lami, longtime Seaplace resident on Longboat Key, FL died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Village on the Isle in Venice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 22

Michael Krusinski captured this incoming storm over Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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