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By Pam Eubanks |
July 17, 2013

Fire on Fourth of July destroys Ranch home

A 2,600-square-foot home at 7134 Spikerush Court burned in the early-morning hours of July 4. No one was harmed.

East County
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
July 29, 2014

Arrests made after movie theater shooting

According to one witness, a gun battle preceded the shooting of 17-year-old Riverview High School student Teria'le Rawls Monday, at Carmike Royal Palm 20 movie theater.

East County
News

By David Conway |
September 12, 2013

CRA extension committee looks forward

The Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Study Committee discussed big-picture issues Tuesday, calling for a grand vision to facilitate the CRA's effectiveness.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff |
January 26, 2024

Former SCSO captain named COO of hunger relief, housing nonprofit

Harvest House has named former Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Capt. John Walsh as chief operating officer.

Sarasota
Business

By Carter Weinhofer |
August 23, 2024

Sandbag operation open in Longboat Key ahead of weeklong rainfall

The town opened sandbag operations starting Friday, Aug. 23 in anticipation of excessive rainfall in the coming week.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
April 1, 2025

APRIL FOOL: New option for city logo emerges

New design incorporates the city's cultural history in the statue of David with its circus legacy.

April Fools

By Observer Staff |
August 5, 2024

Hurricane Debby floods areas of Longboat Key

More rain is forecast for Monday and a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
September 21, 2024

Unwind wellness studio harnesses power of flowers in support of Chalk Festival

The Flower Power Patron Party invited the public for a flower-filled night in support of the Sarasota Int'l Chalk Festival and the floral carpet art it plans to debut this year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 8, 2024

Sarasota Police make four arrests in October downtown assault

Four teens charged with beating a 67-year-old man.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood |
November 6, 2025

Midnight Pass monitoring funded for another year

Sarasota County approves $500,000 to continue the program to watch for changes in waterway.

Siesta Key
News

By Eric Garwood |
April 22, 2025

Dry weather prompts Manatee burn ban

The ban will remain in effect until at least April 29.

East County
News

By Heidi Kurpiela |
March 21, 2012

Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater |
January 31, 2018

Philanthropist's turn to receive in Lakewood Ranch

Diane Brune is named the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund's 2018 John Clarke Humanitarian Award winner

East County
News

By Observer Staff |
February 10, 2015

New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
September 25, 2014

Ringling film expansion shoots for economic growth

Ringling College believes a multimillion-dollar, 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown will help bolster the economy countywide.

Sarasota
News

By Marty Fugate |
October 17, 2023

'Up on the Roof' dives inside the Brill Building's walls of sound

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret, "Up on the Roof," celebrates the songwriters who helped teenagers fall in love.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Heidi Kurpiela |
May 9, 2012

Kyle Turoff: Golden comeback

Money woes, be damned. With Kyle Turoff at the helm of Sarasota's newest non-profit theater company, The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is hoping to shed its financial drama.