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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Met Day Spa & Salon

Growing up riding his bike to St. Armands Circle, starting in the apparel industry at the age of 15 and working on the Circle through college prepared Geoffrey Michel to end up exactly where he is now - alongside his wife, Brenda, operating The Met.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • April 14, 2010
Market Watch: Beware of the new bull market

Interest rates are continuing to go up, which causes bond prices to go down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2009
Planners to discuss Islandside project next

Town special counsel attorney Nancy Stroud told the Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday, Nov. 11, that the Islandside gulf-planned development can be amended to allow for more development.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Seven used the Grand Canal as part of their drug ring, which was aided by the shade from heavy mangrove thickets. File photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
The Siesta Seven

A massive drug ring operated from the island in the 1970s by other South Florida criminals.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jon Thaxton halted plans to run for a fourth term as Sarasota County Commissioner following a Florida Supreme Court decision ruling terms limits OK.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 1, 2012
Thaxton to run for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections in November

Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton today filed paperwork to run for the office of Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

One Sarasota treasure salutes another; Lights, camera, Cliff!; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 29, 2009
Sign campaign assails Cabana Inn vote

The owner of the Cabana Inn began placing signs on his other properties Thursday urging Vice Mayor Kelly Kirschner to change his vote, which denied a request to redevelop the motel/lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A procedure to repair a wastewater pipe worked last night. The hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive is being filled in today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
UPDATE: Pipe procedure deemed successful

A leaky wastewater pipe was repaired last night and the pipe won't need to be replaced underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gary Berns
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Friends of Lakewood Ranch

Opponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
The most iconic symbol of the samurai, this sword was used for ceremonial purposes and is made of steel, iron, gold, silver, horn, wood, lacquer and genuine stingray skin.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 13, 2016
Way of the Warrior: The artistry of samurai warriors

The Ringling's new exhibit explores the beautiful, brutal lives of samurai warriors

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 17, 2010
Film review: 'The Messenger'

'The Messenger' is a film about two men a military family never wants to have knocking at the door.

  • Arts + Culture
The opening reception March 15 featured live music and appetizers. Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Column' as you see them; Aubrey Plaza is no laughing matter; What's red, green and white all over?; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2014
Judge rules against Colony Lender in damages claim

There's one ruling down, many more to go in the nonstop litigation involving the shuttered tennis and beach resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Brown urges communities to work together

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown hopes the town will work more closely with its neighbors to reduce the costs of future beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
No one is sure when the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's legal mess will be cleared up.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Colony: The legal maze

What legal hurdles remain before a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort can rise? The Longboat Observer breaks down three major legal issues that need resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gene Sweeney had a steel beam from the World Trade Center secured for a memorial in Venice, where terrorists in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks trained.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2016
Main Street hosts grand tribute to veterans

Tribute to Heroes Parade founder selected as this year's grand marshal.

  • East County
  • News
Paul Welch stands in First Step's newest addition, the Welch Family Foundation Community Room.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
First Step Sarasota honors longtime anonymous donor

Paul Welch hopes to set a good example for his children in giving back to charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 25, 2012
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