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By Observer Staff |
January 13, 2011

Cops Corner

Jan. 1 As a jay bird 12:12 a.m. - 1100 block of John Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Person. A nude man was seen running down the street. Well, that's one way to start off the new year.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Rachel Brown Hackney |
August 18, 2011

Short-term rentals continue to upset residents

Although sympathetic to tourists, the county's code enforcement officer is working to end illegal home rentals on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
News

By Pam Eubanks |
July 1, 2020

Manatee County Commission nixes Concession development in Lakewood Ranch area

Plans for The Concession Phase IV turned down Manatee County commissioners.

East County
News

By Bret Hauff |
December 13, 2017

Forfeiture in North Port parallels Longboat pursuit

North Port Police Department is the only agency to successfully seize real property in Manatee and Sarasota Counties since 2001 — so how does its case stack up against the case brought by Longboat Key Police Department.

Longboat Key
News

By Bret Hauff |
January 17, 2018

Longboat plans outreach for referendum questions

Town Manager Tom Harmer is hoping his meetings around town will help residents get to know what they'll vote for or against this March.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
August 7, 2015

Hurricane proofing a home in East County

As the height of hurricane season approaches, CERT members detail best practices on making your home a force against natural disasters.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
January 20, 2015

The gate debate: Will it end?

IDA supervisors hope to put the issue to rest even though some districts want tighter control of gates. that sit on public roads.

East County
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
July 2, 2014

Beach price tag: $23.8 million

The Town Commission plans to spend up to $23.8 million during the next two fiscal years to buffer the island's shoreline with sand.

Longboat Key
News

By Nolan Peterson |
November 21, 2013

Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
February 15, 2024

Ponder Avenue house fire left a total loss, owner says

With the house his grandfather built a total loss, homeowner James Ward says he needs "all the help I can get."

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
March 24, 2023

Creekwood residents voice roundabout concerns

Manatee County Public Works has stopped the Bradenton project to come up with other design options.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 29, 2023

Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants

The owner of a rental house sees electric current in a line and randomly shuts off power to a home. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Amanda Sebastiano |
August 5, 2015

Lakewood Ranch student gives back(packs)

For the third year, Lakewood Ranch High School student Sophia Lopez is supplying local students with backpacks, notebooks and other school necessities.

East County
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 3, 2025

Is veterans park a sugar pill being fed to taxpayers?

Manatee County wants the planned Palmetto veterans memorial park and connections hub to serve the region, but local VFW members say it's too far out of the way.

East County
News

By Adam Hughes |
February 23, 2017

Casey Key home sells for $3.3 million

Real estate transactions for Feb. 6-10.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Heather Merriman Saba |
September 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Sept. 12. Longboat Title Services sponsored the meeting.