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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
Detectives searching for Ellenton robbers

A 14-year-old girl hid on the bathroom and called 911 after she heard the suspect(s) entering her Ellenton home last night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
New driver's license requirements cause frustration

The Sarasota Tax Collector's Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver's licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Late hours could take hit

The cheerleader for late store hours downtown, Jake's Downtown, has gone out of business, and some fear the closing could set the late-hours movement back a step.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
All Angels member has hobby all sewn up

Behind every good man is a woman, or so the saying goes. But at the Longboat Library, that statement could be reversed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 30, 2009
Police keep watch at Broadway beach access

The closure of the North Shore Road beach access weeks ago has led to a busier Broadway beach access, complete with more issues for Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
High-speed streetcar coming to Main Street

APRIL FOOLS - The only way to get federal funding for the streetcar was to ensure it maintained an average speed of 50 mph. One drawback - it can't make a complete stop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Observer Updates

Florensa reports groin project is 'mostly finished'; Broadway beach project receives 400 yards of sand

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Clock dedication a timely tribute

The late Carroll Ramsey turned back the hands of time on one historic landmark.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • July 3, 2012
Bridge Bites: Take four

This week you are playing E-W, and because the problem is a tough one, you get four attempts to beat the contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
German family introduces authentic tastes to Key

Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Gainsbourg'

Who was Serge Gainsbourg? Clueless myself, I was surprised to discover that he was a huge star in '60s/'70s French culture. A provocative and gifted musician, Gainsbourg was also known for his high-profile love life.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Casey Key voices park concerns

With more traffic expected after the improvements to Blackburn Point Park, Key residents want assurance they can get to their homes with minimal delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 11, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
County launches new energy-efficiency program

An online county initiative launched Monday has been designed to make it easier for residents to lower their utility bills.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Roundabouts set for season

Construction on two Ringling Boulevard roundabouts and a paving project on Fruitville Road will start in November. CRA Advisory Board members questioned the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 9, 2011
Taffy's Menswear gets new location, new look

The men's apparel store will be moving in May from 14 S. Blvd. of the Presidents to 18 S. Blvd. of the Presidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Developer talks about future of plaza

Brian Kenney, principal of the Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, told a standing-room only crowd at the Longbeach Village Association's March 2 meeting that his company is working quickly to lease and, then, renovate Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Bus crashes into tractor-trailer

Twenty-three people, including 21 students from Braden River Middle School, were transported to local emergency rooms after a bus collided with a tractor-trailer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Ben Walsh

Stand-up bassist Ben Walsh, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, looks forward to competing at the state level for the third consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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