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Amanda Sebastiano
April 22, 2014

FDOT promotes public transportation with free bus rides

As part of the FDOT's attempt to boost public transportation, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services Friday, April 25.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
April 22, 2014

Southbound I-75 ramp blocked

The southbound on ramp at the at mile marker 191 in Venice is blocked.

East County
News

Nolan Peterson
April 22, 2014

Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
April 22, 2014

VIDEO: The Garbage Men rock for sustainability

The group of Pine View students performed in front of Whole Foods Saturday, then taught a workshop to children on recycled instruments.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 21, 2014

Sarasota welcomes Suncoast Science Center

The Suncoast Science Center will provide 60,000 square feet of experiential learning for students and members of the community. 'We need a place outside the classroom where there are no time limits," says Ping Faulhaber, "where kids can explore, create and be innovative."

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
April 21, 2014

Commission approves State Street garage construction

Despite an $11.4 million price tag - more than 50% higher than the original budget - commissioners granted final approval to the construction at a meeting Monday.

Sarasota
News

Nolan Peterson
April 21, 2014

Bee Ridge pedestrian islands are under review

The FDOT project is one of a series that has recently caught county staff off-guard.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
April 21, 2014

Commission to discuss beach project, Village parking

An upcoming WCIND dredging project and parking issues in the Longbeach Village top the agenda for the commission's 1 p.m. workshop.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
April 21, 2014

Katherine Harris talks Pentathlon

Katherine Harris, chairwoman of the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Finals, will speak about the event from 7:45 to 9 a.m., April 22, at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
April 21, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

Faith United Church of Christ held a Blessing of the Animals event April 19.

East County
News

Alex Mahadevan
April 21, 2014

Sarasota Police investigate shooting near SMA

Officers found a woman with a bullet wound in her head before 6 a.m. Monday, at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ninth Street.

Sarasota
News

Kelsey Grau
April 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's "Come Stuff the Easter Box"

Families gathered to take part in 'Come Stuff the Easter Box' on Sunday, April 20, at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant. Moore's collected items like shampoo, toothpaste and soap in 'Easter boxes' throughout the restaurant to benefit Family Resources. The afternoon also included an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Easter Egg Hunt

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Easter with an entertaining magician, an exciting egg hunt and a tasty brunch on Sunday, April 20.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Many Longboat Key visitors enjoyed an Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 20, at Casa Del Mar. The Easter Bunny joined the children and their families for an exciting morning full of treats.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club Easter Celebration

Longboat Key Club celebrated Easter with plenty of fun family activities and brunch on Sunday, April 20, at the Islandside Golf Course.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Big Truck Day

Sarasota County hosed its 18th annual Big Truck Day Saturday, April 19, at Twin Lakes Park. The free event invited families to climb aboard vehicles of all sizes and shapes; including fire trucks, monster trucks and city busses. Easter eggs were hidden on the grounds and in the vehicles for children to find while the Easter bunny handed out sweets.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass

Mote's 6th annual Party on the Pass invited attendees to celebrate for a cause on Saturday, April 19, at the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory. The party benefitted Mote Marine Laboratory's hospitals for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Fine Art Festival

The Longboat Key Fine Art Festival featured colorful and original works from local and national artisans on Saturday, April 19, at the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens. The event was held during the Sarasota Open, offering attendees a break filled with paintings, jewelry, pottery and sculptures.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Longboat Key residents and visitors began their Easter celebration with Mar Vista's 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant. The children were split into two age groups to look for the colorful eggs, each containing a tasty treat or special surprise.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
April 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Egg Hunt

Children in the Waterlefe community carried their Easter baskets in search of plastic eggs behind the River Club April 12, during a special Easter egg hunt event.

East County
News

Alex Mahadevan
April 19, 2014

Woman crashes car into north Sarasota home

A Tampa woman allegedly fleeing a crime scene drove her car into a home on 32nd Street killing 62-year-old Eleanor Ball before 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 18, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 18, 2014

Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

David Conway
April 18, 2014

State Street garage comes with $10.6 million price tag

The guaranteed maximum price to build the State Street parking garage is lower than a February estimate, but exceeds the original budgeted cost by $3.4 million.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
April 18, 2014

Visit Sarasota County seeks more funding

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the organization's request for more than $700,000 of additional funding for the fiscal year, and an application to build on the Siesta Key shoreline during a meeting next week.

Siesta Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Easter Egg Hunt

Residents and visitors enjoyed the 40th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18, at Sand Cay Beach Resort. Along with the hunt, attendees participated in a hula-hoop contest and many more Easter activities before eating lunch by the Gulf.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
April 18, 2014

Commission to hear from community at workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission's annual goals and objectives workshop takes place at 10 a.m. Monday.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
April 18, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Easter Egg Hunts

Get your baskets ready because Longboat Key welcomes the Easter Bunny and his special eggs to the island this weekend. The fun begins at Mar Vista's 26th annual Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, and continues at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant from 1:30 to 3 p.m on Sunday, April 20.

Longboat Key
News

Josh Siegel
April 18, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Color Vibe 5K

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will host the Color Vibe 5K Saturday, April 19.

East County
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 18, 2014

Photo of the Day: John Sanders carries cross

Drivers on Tamiami Trail can't miss John Sanders and his 120 pound cross. Sanders has been walking along Tamiami Trail since early this morning and plans to walk as far as Bradenton. The Siesta Key resident has carried the cross every Good Friday for more than a decade. "We have a country in dire need of a prayer," says Sanders.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 18, 2014

PREP SPORTS: Thursday's Recap

Lakewood Ranch softball wins district crown. ODA tennis crowns state champs. ODA sends two to state finals. Lady Thunder win district crown.

East County
Sports

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Stations of the Cross

Members of the community observed the beginning of Good Friday with the Stations of the Cross Friday, April 18. The walk was held on Main Street and was led by Fr. Fred Robinson and Rev. David Bumsted from Church of the Redeemer. More than eight churches were represented at the walk, which ended at Church of the Redeemer. "It helps people focus on what Jesus did," says Mike Dull.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 18, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Madfish Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Madfish Grill with manager Casey Clinch while she prepares their signature seafood pie, a seafood medley with a sherry cream sauce in a puff pastry shell.

Arts + Culture

Black Tie Staff
April 17, 2014

8th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon

Black Tie

Amanda Sebastiano
April 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Library Easter Egg Hunt

Children ages 12 and under scrambled to find multi-colored plastic eggs filled with candy, April 17, at Braden River Library's Easter Egg Hunt. After attendees found all of the eggs that were tucked inside, behind and underneath books, they decorated Easter egg and bunny cutouts to take home, along with their sweet treats.

East County
Neighbors

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