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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 26, 2025
Couple caught hiding underwear in pockets at beach access

An illegally parked car led police to a couple fooling around on the beach, and a man had police called on him for limping. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2024
New definitions approved for Sarasota restaurants and bars

The complicated process of simplification is intended to reduce confusion over permitting of dining and drinking establishments in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 23, 2024
Longboat reminds beachgoers no dogs are allowed

The Longboat Key ordinance protects shorebirds during nesting season, and dogs can place undue stress on wildlife.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
The man with a plan

On the heels of completing his 10,000th home, Pat Neal remains focused on building out Lakewood Ranch, and doesn't show signs of slowing down anytime soon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2021
Sarasota Polo Club hosts 'Fly a Kite' event Sunday

Following the match at the Sarasota Polo Club, those who donated $20 to the Children Cancer Center will fly a kite over the field.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 11, 2021
Paragon Festivals premieres new spring craft show

The latest spring arts festival was held April 10 and 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 1, 2009
Surveillance camera installation to begin

A police-monitored camera will be placed at Five Points Park, which is one of the city's crime hotspots.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2010
Backflow devices need protection from freezing weather

The Manatee County Utilities Department is encouraging homeowners to protect their backflow devices from freezing temperatures.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 18, 2010
You can have your Cuppicake and eat it

You haven't tasted a cupcake until you've sunk your choppers deep into Kim Harder's "Cuppicakes."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
BRE hosting 'Uniform Fair'

Braden River Elementary is hosting its annual uniform fair today and Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2011
New Town Hall manager readies for work

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today officially hired Eva Rey as the district's new executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 25, 2011
Tickets on sale for Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place from April 23 through May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Ball drop raises funds for First Step

Look out below! Golf balls soon will be raining over one Lakewood Ranch golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Annual Orchid Society Show and Sale

Experience a symphony of thousands of orchids this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2013
Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key

Contractors have cleared 24 acres of land near the intersection of Constitution Boulevard and U.S. 41 for the Esplanade by Siesta Key, a coming Taylor Morrison development.

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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Global Gift Fair and Art Show

St. Boniface Presbyterian Church had their 11th annual Global Gift and Art Show in the community center Saturday, Dec. 8 to show off unique gifts and promote fair trade. Fair trade means that the artisan creating the product gets equal pay and is treated humanely. Approximately 500 people attended the fair where they purchased global gifts. 'Everything here is unique and hand made and your impacting locally and globally,' said fair organizer Colleen Buchmeier. 'The watercolor group of St. Boniface Church also donated their paintings to be sold. Proceeds went to the artisans, producers, and to the grant committee of St. Boniface Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
University Park group aids SPARCC

The University Park Country Club Ladies Club Golf Association recently donated $2,050 to Sarasota Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, known as SPARCC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 29, 2013
Taylor Morrison breaks ground on development

The Esplanade by Siesta Key will offer home prices from $291,000 to $397,000 at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Richard Place.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 22, 2013
County prepares Siesta Key parking expansion

Sarasota County issued a request for quotes to move fencing at Beach Access 7, to add eight parking spaces.

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