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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 7, 2013
Police find suspicious bag near parade route

Sarasota Police closed Main Street at roughly 8:20 p.m. to investigate a backpack found near the start of the Sarasota Holiday Parade route.

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  • April 7, 2011
Our View: Talk about a travesty ...

There are a lot of people and companies buying distressed properties in Sarasota County to rehab and rent them out.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 26, 2012
Going the distance

Jerry Pujol learned to run late in life. The 80-year-old recently qualified for the National Senior Games.

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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 7, 2015
Conversation with Carol Erker

Carol Erker serves as the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's president.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2016
Mustangs on the Map

Lakewood Ranch completes its most successful season in school history.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2024
5 things to know as Manatee County students return to school

There are some new initiatives and programs starting this school year after students returned Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Cell phone coverage is a matter of life or death; Town should mediate in Jim Armstrong case; Christmas bonus with tax dollars is wrong; Beer Can Island could be option for cell tower

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green winner: My Green Buildings LLC

My Green Buildings LLC received the Think Green Award at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 16, 2016
Their best shot

Mooney graduates, and sisters, will taste international lacrosse competition in Europe.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2023
Downtown condo moves closer to final approval as neighbors object

Although the developer says the height-limiting ordinance does not apply, the Sarasota Design Review Committee still suggests reducing the scale of the condominium tower, Obsidian.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 18, 2024
New deli and lunch spot coming to Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Deli will open in the San Marco Plaza on July 29.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota resident proves that not all heroes wear capes

Not all heroes wear capes. In fact, some have fur.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.31.16

Sarasota Opera's Verdi Cycle comes to an end, NeuroChallenge Foundation honors Doreen Sutherland and Kelly Lavin and more...

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  • February 8, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Learning the ropes - and fast; King of coats; Betty, Betty, Betty!; Superbowl Party XVIII

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2012
St. Armands focuses on parking garage

Now that a median project has been completed, St. Armands Circle officials are now focused on burying power lines and building a parking garage on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 19, 2020
The first step to fitness is believing in yourself

At 68, Ed Rymer has completed six Ironman triathlons, including the 2019 World Championship Ironman.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

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