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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2015
County urges south Siesta residents to boil water

Sarasota County issued a boil-water advisory for residences and businesses on the south end of Siesta Key Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Robert Michael Stanton

Robert Michael Stanton, 64, of Sarasota, died Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Jones is FST’s lighting designer. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 8, 2019
FST lighting designer illuminates backstage life

Nick Jones shares the thinking behind his work on Florida Studio Theatre’s “Bright Star” and other area productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Barring any objections, Sarasota County commissioners will vote Aug. 21 to approve the $97,417 annual deal with Championship Landscape Professionals.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Contract winner will 'champion' Village look

Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals will oversee annual maintenance of the commercial district for less than half of what was expected.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Clerks from 10 Sarasota convenience stores were cited for selling alcohol to minors. Deputies cited two Osprey stores, and five Venice stores as well.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 11, 2012
Sheriff cites 17 stores for minor alcohol sales

An undercover operation in Sarasota County to investigate sales of alcohol to minors resulted in 17 stores violating the law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction hasn’t begun yet, but Greg Kveton still intends to turn the DeMarcay Hotel into an 18-story condo building.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • December 19, 2019
Manasota Flooring gives back to first responders

Mansaota Flooring handed out 500 turkeys to first responders on Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers (back) Sue Montgomery and Kellie Acosta enjoy the camp with young adult campers (front) Kendry Lamar, Ryan Bond, Rachel Swim, Bailey Jackson and Cori Danforth. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
Wandall Foundation seeks some buddies

The Mark Wandall Foundation and Comfort Zone Camp seek volunteers for bereavement camps.

  • East County
  • News
The Wildcat team defeated Tito's in overtime Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, during the final of the first 8-goal match in January, presented by Wesco Turf. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2015
Wildcat team gallops toward overtime victory

Tito's played Wildcat in the final of the first January 8-goal match, presented by Wesco Turf, Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 5,476-square-foot building at 500 John Ringling Blvd. was constructed in 1980. Photo by Robin Hartill
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands clinic

A hospital subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 19, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Front of the House

A performer with 14 years of experience in off-Broadway, regional and national tours, Poindexter spent the majority of his time in Sarasota as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor backstage at the Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Ballet. In October, he took on th

  • Arts + Culture
Eduardo Anaya, Mark Steinwachs, Jarred Wilson, Zara, Richie and Lynn Barrie and KT Curran
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 22, 2014
Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

  • Black Tie
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 1, 2017
CAC swings for a big(ger) top

Circus Arts Conservatory’s most recent capital campaign is about more than just a building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 6, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department arrested a homeless woman who stabbed another woman during a fight in the Rosemary District Wednesday, June 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 16, 2017
Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Longboat Key roadway

Longboat Key emergency personnel have closed one lane of traffic on the 2200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A dedication ceremony for a World Trade Center steel beam memorial will be held 8:30 a.m. Sept 11 at the Sarasota Police Station, 2099 Adams Lane.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2011
Memorial dedications this weekend

The city of Sarasota will dedicate two memorials on Sept. 11 in front of the Sarasota Police Station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • September 8, 2016
Beach Road on the path to legal battles

A couple accuses the Siesta Key-based Reopen Beach Road campaign of spreading misinformation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Siaana and Wildcat squared off in the Band Weintraub Cup Jan. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2014
Wildcat claims victory in Band Weintraub Cup

East County and Sarasota residents enjoyed an afternoon of fast-paced polo during the Band Weintraub Cup Jan. 19, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.27.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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