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  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2015
Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

Why to vote in the city runoff election, as told by 'The Simpsons'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2024
Man who forgot how to use his phone worries daughter

A woman called police to conduct a welfare check on her father, who had turned his phone off and forgotten how to turn it on. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2023
Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2009
CDDs approve FY2010 budgets

Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Bioterrorism drill tests hospitals' preparedness

Local hospitals and public-health officials tested their ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack involving deliberate and widespread salmonella poisoning in Sarasota County Friday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 1, 2010
Deputies searching for bank robbery suspects

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, at about 10:30 a.m. this morning, two suspects entered the BB&T Bank at 5375 University Parkway. Witnesses said the suspects were armed with handguns. They jumped over the counter, pointed the guns at employees and demanded money.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2010
Birth Announcements 05.27.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
'Biggest Loser Sarasota' contestants tighten their belts, winner drops over 50 pounds

It took diet, nutrition and exercise under the guidance of certified personal trainer Patti Linn Stanley, but the 13 contestants who underwent the first "Biggest Loser Sarasota" program shed between 7.5 and 20 percent of their body weight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2012
Lady Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High softball team captured its first district championship in three years with a 5-4 extra inning victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Virginia F. Linscott

Virginia F. Linscott, of Longboat Key, formerly of Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
JUST THE STATS

26 Total number of kills (16) and blocks (10) Cardinal Mooney High senior Anne Montgomery recorded Oct. 20 in the Cougars' win over the Venice Indians, 25-22, 25-21, 25-22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 3, 2012
Sheriff's Office charges Sarasota resident with burglary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a man with burglary after four cars within 200 feet of each other were broken into.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • March 28, 2012
Sandpipers group learns about local aid

The Rev. Bryan O'Carroll, of St. George's Episcopal Church, in Bradenton, was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men's Sandpipers Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club seeks nominees for its annual 'Citizen of the Year' award by Jan. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
N.Y. woman injured in Longboat Key crash

A pedestrian was injured Monday afternoon after being hit by a car. The accident occurred in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges; Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing; Town gives ULI a second look; Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • September 18, 2018
Cops Corner

Longboat Key incident reports for the week of Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 27, 2017
Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

  • East County
  • News
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