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Deputies tracked the suspect, above, using the Sheriff's Office helicopter. Image courtesy Sheriff's Office video.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 2, 2018
'Prowler' arrested on Siesta Key, deputies say

The suspect may be responsible for half a dozen different incidents on Siesta Key since July where a man exposed himself to people.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 2, 2018
Voters invited to watch test of election equipment

On March 7, the Supervisor of Elections will test voting and tabulating equipment in advance of the county's elections later this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners have proposed canceling Route 18 for lack of ridership
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat commission hopefuls pitch policy decisions

The Longboat Observer hosted a forum Thursday evening for the public to hear from commission candidates about a swath of island issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vice Mayor Ed Zunz cuts the ribbon on the new Chase branch with Chamber members and Chase staff.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 2, 2018
Longboat Chase Bank branch officially open

The branch is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A U.S. Jared the Galleria of Jewelry store. Photo by M.O. Stevens via Wikimedia Commons.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • March 2, 2018
New jewelry store slated for University Town Center

Benderson agreed to a lease with the parent company of Jared the Galleria of Jewelry.

  • East County
  • Business
The proposal is to add 1 mill to property taxes in Manatee County. Stock image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorses millage increase

Sarasota, Manatee schools gain support from business group.

  • East County
  • News
Rendering of the new middle school.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 2, 2018
Nominees announced for Lakewood Ranch middle school name

The School District of Manatee County school board will decide on the name March 13.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 2, 2018
Fatal crash slows Interstate 75 traffic

FHP reports one killed in rollover than threw all three occupants from vehicle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra musicians Isaac Mingas, Joy Chatzistamatis and Thomas Pizzi provide live entertainment as guests arrive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2018
Festa Italia! Italian for a night

'Italian Night' offers food, fun and fellowship for business alliance members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 1, 2018
More candidates seek seats on Sarasota County Commission

Al Maio, Lourdes Ramirez, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler are planning to run for two seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • March 1, 2018
$15 million home lists on Siesta Key

The waterfront property includes a private dock and a custom-built tackle room.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
BJ Bishop said she did not take enough time to understand Unicorp's application before calling for a vote
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 1, 2018
Longboat P&Z Chairwoman cautions Commission about Colony vote misunderstanding

Planning and Zoning Board Chairwoman BJ Bishop said she should have taken more time to understand what exactly she was recommending in an ordinance for Town Commission approval.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lis Sundberg, Katy Cartlidge, Anton Kernohan and Emma Bailey are four of the 17 students organizing a walkout at Riverview High School.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 1, 2018
Tragedy spurs Sarasota high schoolers to act

Students say "enough is enough," and organize walkouts, rallies to make their points heard about school safety following the mass shooting in Parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Granthon and Chris Brown are responsible for two of the three new restaurants slated for the Siesta Village.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 1, 2018
Business owners work to bring new restaurant options to Siesta

A resort-casual steakhouse, a made-to-order pizza place and a sports bar and grill are coming to the Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
12-year-old swimmer Evan Keogh has eyes on the 2020 Olympic trials.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
12-year-old swimmer has top scores in nation

The Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences seventh grader is still getting better.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
O's shortstop Manny Machado plays catch with Jonathan Schoop pregame.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
Orioles baseball returns to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jamar Johnson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.01.18

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2018
Sarasota letters to the editor

Readers sound off on the issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High senior dies in crash

One-car accident at River Heritage Boulevard and Montauk Point claims the 17-year-old Bradenton resident.

  • East County
  • News
A condominium in Vue tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $3,299,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 1, 2018
Vue condominium sells for $3,299,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Bath and Racquet Club shared this preliminary rendering to support the argument that landscaping could effectively mask a proposed seven-story building on the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Bath and Racquet firms up redevelopment plans

The owners of the Bath and Racquet Club are preparing to submit redevelopment plans with the city, but the concept remains controversial with residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido residents are concerned about the vulnerability of the island's shoreline.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
City targets short-term Lido renourishment

Awaiting the results of an appeal on the proposed dredge of Big Pass, city officials hope to undertake a different Lido Key shoreline protection project later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orange Avenue-Ringling Boulevard is scheduled to stay closed through mid-April, city staff said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Businesses, residents await Ringling roundabout

Construction at the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection is expected to continue through mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents decry dog park plans

The city approved plans for a dog park at Whitaker Gateway Park, but people living in the area say they weren’t consulted about the decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
STOP has criticized the sidewalks next to the Westin Sarasota property, but city staff says building setbacks won't necessarily lead to better sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium plans to build its new structure at Nathan Benderson Park near University Town Center.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 1, 2018
Mote location decision a cause for reflection

Sarasota City Commission is reaping what it sowed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 1, 2018
Cops Corner: Loud is in the ears of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboaters name that tune

About 130 Longboat Key Club members gathered for a game of "Name That Tune" Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Twin Shores residents celebrate 20 years of ownership

On Feb. 28, about 90 residents gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the owners buying the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city will begin a more formal budget discussion in June.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 28, 2018
City looks ahead to 2018-19 budget

Preliminary estimates show a nearly $1.5 million general fund budget deficit. Commissioners had different approaches on a solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Most of the damage from Hurricane Irma in Sarasota County was minor.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Among the specific changes proposed for firehouses are separate, vented storage locations for firefighters' protective gear. Coats, boots and helmets should be kept away from living quarters.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 28, 2018
Ballot initiatives focus on firehouse upgrades, new charter

Voters will cast ballots for more than just Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Zota murder suspect could be released pretrial

Darryl Hanna Jr. will be ordered for supervised release, court records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour travels to 'Paris' in style

About 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of food, fashion and fun Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A condominium at Grand Bay II on Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions for the week, selling at $1.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 28, 2018
Grand Bay II condo tops weekly sales at $1.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 12-16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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