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Sarasota County firefighters arrive on the scene of a vehicular homicide that began with a police chase.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2014
Woman crashes car into north Sarasota home

A Tampa woman allegedly fleeing a crime scene drove her car into a home on 32nd Street killing 62-year-old Eleanor Ball before 3:30 a.m. Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Last chance to sip and savor

Only a few days remain to buy tickets for the Lakewood Ranch Rotary's annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest, from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jen Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody are sworn in as city commissioners Friday.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2017
New city commissioners officially take office

After the swearing-in of Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch, the City Commission selected Shelli Freeland Eddie as the new mayor of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tommy Gregory is running for the District 73 seat in the state House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2018
District 73 candidate says he is trained to be a leader

Tommy Gregory, a retired Air Force lieutenant and a Sarasota attorney, says his military background has provided him with the leadership skills necessary to represent District 73 in the state House.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Columnist . |
  • April 11, 2018
Drink This: Sarasota Sun-Kissed

Toast to spring with this fresh citrus cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Volunteers were out early on Wednesday morning to begin cleaning Siesta Beach.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 5, 2017
Siesta volunteers find plenty of cleaning to do

Despite reminders for visitors to clean up, 163 tons of trash was left on Sarasota beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A sample of the thank you cards Linda Mitchell has received. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 15, 2020
Key Club members raise thousands for furloughed employees

The "Members Who Care" GoFundMe ran for a short time, but made a huge impact.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event speaker Dr. Carol Probstfeld with Carol Sawyer
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Luncheon

The GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota held its first luncheon of the season Friday, Sept. 6, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 19, 2015
Redistricting could cost county $250,000

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 in the coming fiscal year to notify voters of changes to congressional and Florida Legislature districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Tamiami Trail lanes closed due to flooding

Sarasota Police expect northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at the intersection with Bee Ridge Road to be closed for 2 hours.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • July 8, 2018
Lionfish Derby takes a stab at invasive species population

The Fifth Annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby organized by Mote Marine Laboratory raises awareness about the invasive species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Airport budget decreases after security improvements

The Sarasota Manatee International Airport’s budget for fiscal year 2017 doesn’t show any major changes, but that doesn’t mean the airport is remaining the same.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Will Robinson

Meet the candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friendship Centers President and CEO Robert Carter and Pattie Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 31, 2015
BOO-mers bust a move for dance party

Music fans come out for Sarasota Friendship Centers BOO-mers Halloween Dance Party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kerry Kirschner, left
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 30, 2014
Argus Foundation president to retire

Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The construction sector shed 400 jobs in November in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area, while the retail sector added roughly 1,600 positions for an increase of 4% from October.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 18, 2014
Local unemployment rate continues tumble

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added more than 4,000 jobs in November, while Sarasota County's unemployment rate fell to 5.3% from 5.6% the previous month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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