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By Observer Staff |
October 1, 2025

Unruly patron puts on a strip show in a downtown bar

A man refused service because of intoxication retaliates by dropping his pants. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Mark Bergin |
April 19, 2021

Merrigan appointed to fill Longboat commission vacancy

Longboat Key town commissioners also considered Gene Jaleski and Christopher Carman.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
December 3, 2009

Observer Updates

Click here for updates and resolutions to previous stories featured in The Sarasota Observer.

Sarasota
News

By Pam McTeer |
September 23, 2009

County considers new tower restrictions

Palm-Aire residents are fighting a cell tower by lobbying commissioners to change the county's tower location policy.

East County
News

By Robin Roy |
January 14, 2010

Cops Corner

Jan. 5 Triple dog dare 8:52 p.m. - 900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Nuisance. A dog was seen running back and forth across the road, nearly causing several car accidents.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
February 4, 2010

Commission approves setback changes in Cascades

The changes will allow the homebuilder to construct larger homes on existing lots if customers desire them.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
August 18, 2010

Mill Creek residents seek grant for pond improvement

Rita Cohen and Jim Hodgkinson are spearheading efforts to improve ponds in Phase 7 of the community.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 2, 2010

Riva Trace earns county OK

Builder Medallion Home made several concessions to appease University Place residents but now can move forward with constructing its 86-home community.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
June 30, 2010

Cops Corner 07.01.10

About 35 protesters descended on a store that sells puppies. Employees told police the protesters were harassing customers and not allowing them to enter the store.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Pam Eubanks |
June 9, 2010

Greenbrook Walk battles pool trespassers

The Greenbrook Walk Condominium Association board members say unwanted guests have damaged property while breaking into the pool.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
September 7, 2011

Construction starts on Marshall Key

Model homes are expected to open in December. Every property in the community is waterfront.

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
November 4, 2011

Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Bobby Hill |
December 7, 2011

Home & Garden: Xeriscaping highlights best plants for the area

Pronounced as if it begins with a 'z,' the use of xeriscaping originated in 1981 with the Denver Water Department.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff |
January 19, 2011

News Briefs

Beach project delayed due to dredge structural issues; Mote begins tours of its seahorse conservation lab; Water pipeline upsizing project completed; Hazardous waste pickup scheduled for Jan. 29

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 6, 2011

City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.

Siesta Key
News

By Robin Roy |
April 7, 2011

From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.