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Michael Richker reads from seven books every morning as part of his routine to keep focused against his battle with substance addiction.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 11, 2016
‘Day of Atonement’ a lifelong pursuit for cocaine addict

University Park's Michael Richker lives a life of surrender and defeat. He wouldn't have it any other way.

  • East County
  • News
Alert Longboat Key officer saves 4 boaters from stormy waters
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 10, 2016
Longboat Key officer saves boaters from stormy waters

None of the juvenile boaters were wearing life jackets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Food truck operators will have to wait until Nov. 8, for decision regarding more relaxed food truck ordinance.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 10, 2016
Commissioners table food truck ordinance

After much discussion today, Sarasota County commissioners asked staff to revise relaxed food truck regulations to address concerns regarding residential impacts.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2016
Authorities await toxicology results in DUI manslaughter case

Lakewood Ranch man Gregory Miller has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch man arrested for DUI manslaughter.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch man charged with DUI manslaughter

Hillsborough County accident leads to death of tow truck driver.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts 600 for 44th annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Families enjoy Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival harvest

Fruitville Grove hosted the 28th annual Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin patch and hayrides this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Duane "Dog" Chapman became a bounty hunter after chasing down a fellow inmate in prison who was about to be shot by the guard. The warden told him, "Hook him up bounty hunter."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter visits East County

Duane 'Dog' Chapman of 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' visits The Source Church.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
Bird Key gets jazzy

90 members enjoyed a night of live music and dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
Taste of St. Armands brings flavor to the Circle

The 7th annual event benefited Take Stock in Children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2016
Beer, Boats and Bacon festival crafts flavor, fun

The sixth annual event drew thousands of attendees to Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2016
Phillippi Shores 7k ends with photo finish

Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School hosts 8th annual 7K and 1-mile Fun Run Saturday, Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 8, 2016
‘Old Florida’ makes its debut at art center

The exhibit aims to capture the spirit and nostalgia of historical Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses during the 96th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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Hurricane Matthew washed away dead fish from the beaches of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 7, 2016
Hurricane Matthew washes out red tide on Longboat Key

Although the storm barely affected the Gulf Coast, rotting fish carcasses and seaweed disappeared from island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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Benderson Development is planning hotels, retail and apartments near Siesta Key.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 7, 2016
Commissioners slated to discuss Siesta Promenade

The 24-acre development planned for the intersection of Stickney Point Road and South Tamiami Trailwill make its first appearance before county commissioners Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 7, 2016
Passing Hurricane Matthew helps break up red tide stranglehold on Longboat Key

Rotting carcasses, prevalent just a week earlier, were gone from plain sight Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County School District has assured parents it is dealing with any creepy clown sightings.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2016
Sarasota schools offer counseling for ‘creepy clown sightings’

The Sarasota County School District this morning urged parents to discuss the issue with students and encourage safety on social media.

  • Sarasota
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Outgoing Sarasota Chamber President and CEO Steve Queior is recognized by Rep. Vern Buchanan for his 13 years of service.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awards local businesses during 96th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
East County's Mike Lowe, Manatee County Sheriff's Office Capt. Bob Mealy and Tara's Bob Dallesandro visit during National Coffee with a Cop Day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 7, 2016
'Coffee with a Cop' stories not all sugar-coated

Side of Ranch Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Trader Joe’s is one of several stores that are without power this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2016
UPDATE: Trader Joe’s loses power as Hurricane Matthew passes

Florida Power & Light has restored power to several businesses as the Category 3 storm moves along the east coast of Florida.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 6

Samantha Bisceglia captured this shot of a sunrise on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
East County weather page photo: Oct. 6

Bruce Silverman captured this photo of a sunset over Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Frederick submitted this photo of seabirds fishing on the north end beach on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 6

Donna Frederick submitted this photo of seabirds fishing on the north end beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in East County

Manatee County has declared a state of emergency.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in Sarasota

Sarasota County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The downtown Sarasota Hyatt may have sold for as much as $75 million.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 6, 2016
Downtown Sarasota Hyatt sells for as much as $75 million

A Tampa doctor bought the 294-room hotel for at least $57 million this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Brown, left, shakes hands with Mayor Jack Duncan in the longboat Key Commission chambers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Your Town: 10.6.16

The deadline to file for all commission seats is noon Nov. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identify the suspect in a motorcycle theft.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Sheriff requests community assistance to identify suspect in motorcycle theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released video of a suspect in a motorcycle theft at 5409 Avila Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
file photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota County schools to remain open during storm

Public schools in Sarasota County will be open on Friday, Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2016
Is Sarasota fun?

Thunder by the Bay left. Opening a new bar is an ordeal. As the city works to maintain its identity in the face of growth, are officials and residents killing the buzz downtown?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County is distributing sandbags at locations throughout the county. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
The Sheriff's Office seeks a suspect in Tuesday's bank robbery.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Suspect in East County bank robbery identified

Sheriff's Office issues a warrant for armed robbery for a Bradenton man.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm watch Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota remains under tropical storm watch

Hurricane Matthew’s path remains trained on the east coast of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview senior Libero Samantha Norden prepares to serve in a match against Lithia Newsome on Sept. 7.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Riverview volleyball has rare shot at a district title

The Rams haven't won a district title in at least a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta leads his team against Southeast.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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  • Sports
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