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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2023
The best things to do around Sarasota for Feb. 9-16

The top events to enjoy in the Sarasota-Manatee arts and entertainment scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • April 15, 2021
Feeding Frenzy: Sarasota restaurants adjust to increased activity

This time last year, dining rooms were forced to close because of COVID-19. Today, some restaurants are struggling to keep up with demand from customers eager to eat out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2024
Take in flavors of the world without leaving Lakewood Ranch

Want to avoid the hassles of international travel? This globetrotting itinerary requires no passport.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber gets down to business

The snowbirds are gone, and the humidity is taking over.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 2, 2018
Mote releases rehabilitated turtles

Eight of the 10 Kemp's Ridley sea turtles Mote has cared for since December were release Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 18, 2011
Planning board approves Walmart

The city's Planning Board unanimously approved last week a proposed 'neighborhood market' Walmart for the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
Media on Main shows off its worldly goods

With the opening date tentatively scheduled for Feb. 16, computer geeks and crepe aficionados will soon be able to get their fix at the same time. Media on Main and Cafe Palm co-owners Tony Driscoll and Ralph Perna opened the store for a few hours during Bentley's Mulsanne on Main unveiling event Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 11, 2025
Recess is over as school begins in Sarasota

Southside Elementary and Alta Vista Elementary kids make their return for the 2025-26 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 22, 2023
Manatee County prepares residents for hurricane season

After Hurricane Ian, county's public safety officers are issuing stronger warnings this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2009
Profiles of Summer: Hollywood Treatment

Interior designer Jason Champion landed the ultimate assignment: a spot on HGTV's 'Design Star.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 14, 2026
Longboat Key approves short list of transportation projects

Two roundabouts, Complete Streets vision (under a new name) and expanded multiuse path are priorities for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Holiday spirits

These five East County cocktails will keep you merry and bright all season long.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2019
Family acts as heartbeat of Rams volleyball

After this season, only one Walker sibling will remain at Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 3, 2020
Longboat leaders prepare for first of three joint meetings

Common ground will be discussed first with Sarasota County Commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2024
Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 10

Gordon Silver captured this photo of two sandhill cranes near Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

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