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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.8.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Downtown in Bloom program includes seasonal changes for the flower baskets.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 12, 2018
DID grows flower basket program

A downtown group is continuing its effort to beautify the area within its boundaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2013
Our View: A contrast in character

Americans should be outraged and hounding Barack Obama relentlessly for his indifferent, disgraceful disdain for the four Americans who died in Benghazi, Libya.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2012
Don't give up; lessons learned

It's probably human nature to engage in that old cliche, 'Monday morning quarterbacking' - second-guessing how and why your team lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Earlier this year, leaders pointed to the temporary closure of a left turn lane at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue as a source for some of the traffic congestion.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 26, 2020
Shuttle service proposed between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands

The proposal calls for the shuttle service to begin for the 2021 peak season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Birth Announcements 04.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rain clouds began rolling in the morning of Aug. 28. By Nat Kaemmerer.
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • August 28, 2019
Longboat residents, leaders prepare for Dorian's gray weekend

Remain informed about storm's progress in Atlantic, fire chief and town manager say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents gathered at Longboat Island Chapel Dec. 5 for FDOT's latest showcase of its barrier island traffic solutions.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 6, 2017
Longboat residents skeptical about latest traffic study

The Florida Department of Transportation hosted a showcase Dec. 5 of its latest ideas for solving congested traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
August Drews.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: August Drews

The Sailors senior talks his first touchdown and gives a shoutout to a teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 27, 2015
Our View: Traffic talk is cheap

And once again, the city of Sarasota and Bradenton Beach do nothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
An overpass over Laurel Road in Nokomis opened recently as a portion of the extension, but is not part of the $65 million bond package.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
Neighbors of Legacy Trail extension route sue over ownership

Federal lawsuit claims land isn't railroads' property to sell, but legal expert said each property is different.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Circle K store is robbed at gunpoint.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 7, 2016
Circle K store on 53rd Avenue robbed at gunpoint

Suspect takes undetermined amount of cash after morning robbery.

  • East County
  • News
The Piallini brothers amazed audiences with acrobatic feats during their RIAF performance, "eVenti Verticale."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF Redux

The Ringling’s ninth annual arts festival explored new ground.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2018
Sarasota elections supervisor suggests voters consider vote-by-mail

Deadline to request ballot for August primary is Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 12, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 7 Recap

This week Alex makes a real move on Kelsey, Chloe stands up to Alex and Madisson's mom hosts a trainwreck of a barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 14, 2014
Visiting Artist to speak about "Confluence: Israel"

Artist Ohad Zlotnick will speak about his work and process 2 p.m. Friday, March 14 at 2 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Arts + Culture
Kiwanis member Barbara Anson takes aim.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis holds annual Beast Feast

Members held a clay shoot and a luncheon at Ancient Oak Gun Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
ULI group targets Bayfront Park

County money could be available to improve the park, including funding for a community center building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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