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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2025
Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated

After drinking many too many beers, a man rolled his wheelchair into the middle of Main Street and passed out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 8, 2024
Sarasota arts venues play it safe

The contemporary Sarasota Art Museum plans to close from Oct. 7-11 because of the approaching hurricane.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 10, 2023
Author wants homeowners to curb appeal for non-native plants

John Gidding, the host of HGTV series "Curb Appeal," will speak in Lakewood Ranch about his new book, "At Home With Nature."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2023
Huge offensive line key to ODA's 2023 football season

The Thunder hopes to build off a 9-1 season in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Longboat's annual meeting gives residents a seat at the budget-planning table

The groups' goals for the next fiscal year offer a glimpse of what direction residents would like to see the town take.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 25, 2022
Bradenton 18-year-old spends summer finding homes for stray cats

Chemical engineering will have to wait for the cat-loving University of Florida student.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • April 18, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Says "WTF?" to MTO 'Fast Life' Mural

Margot the Catty Kitty Says "WTF?" to MTO 'Fast Life' Mural

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2012
Planning mode: Rehab vs. rebuild

Colony unit owners received details about two plans this week that depict two different visions for the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 8, 2025
Rams charging ahead with a full combo effort

The Riverview High boys basketball team looks to find its identity under first-year head coach Jeff Harris.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 6, 2024
Dick Vitale Gala remains a night of hope

The annual event, held May 3 at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, was a reminder of what is important.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 22, 2025
'The Chinese Lady' sheds light on a dark chapter of American history

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of Lloyd Suh’s play, "The Chinese Lady," depicts a living curiosity trapped in a box.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 21, 2025
Longboat nonagenarian reflects on accomplishments

Merle Nelson shares stories of her storied career and life advice on her 90th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 11, 2023
Second grader becomes mayor of Sarasota for a day

Mayor Kyle Battie showed second grade student Daniel Hernandez how local government works.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2023
Disaster prep sales tax holiday begins Saturday

Sales tax will not be collected on a variety of products to help weather the aftermath of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2021
Sarasota, East County athletes sign with colleges

The 2021-2022 signing period started Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 27, 2022
Sparkle on the Runway entertains River Strand residents in Bradenton

The fashion show benefits the Manatee County Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Richard Miron DDS, BMSC, MSc, PhD |
  • April 8, 2021
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 4, 2010
City fights Payne Park vandals

After spending more than $20,000 to replace 10 lights that were vandalism targets, city workers will strengthen the lights in Payne Park to make them harder to break.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 25, 2010
SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort

Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti's earthquake victims.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
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