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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Sarasota Police debut body-worn cameras

The Sarasota Police Department has purchased 24 cameras to be worn by officers throughout six shifts slated to begin sometime in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blaine Broadbridge recently showed pieces from his collection at a show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Artist carves out new hobby

A former avid runner, Blaine Broadbridge enjoys a new pastime of crafting wooden creations in his garage.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2013
News Briefs

June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route

  • East County
  • News
Birkenstocks are the new "it" sandal
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2014
Hot Flash: The new "it" sandal

It is true. Ugly shoes are in.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2014
Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked in top 50 nationwide

A list from the US News & World Report put Sarasota Memorial Hospital 30th for best gynecological care and a high performer in eight specialties out of 5,000 hospitals surveyed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 24, 2014
Tax rate stays flat for county residents

For the second year in a row, the property tax base climbed, this year from $24.9 billion to $25.9 billion.

  • East County
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • October 21, 2014
Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

Let's talk locks: Fall into a new hue

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 2, 2014
Beer Box packs up for downtown move

Beer Box packs up for downtown move

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 25, 2013
School days to begin at Education Center

The Longboat Key Education Center's fall semester begins Oct. 21 with a few core courses and several new additions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 19, 2014
Community opens course

Esplanade's golf course is the first to open since 2007.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 20, 2014
County to begin budget process

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a workshop Friday, during which Tom Harmer will begin preparing his first budget as county administrator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee has received a cornerstone gift from Larry Greenspon that will be used for the redevelopment of its 32-acre campus on McIntosh Road in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2024
Philanthropist donates $3.5M to Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Larry Greenspon's second major donation will help complete a recreational sports complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction of a mixed-use development is expected to soon begin on the site of a former Checkers on Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 12, 2025
Apartments, pizza restaurant coming to former Sarasota Checkers site

The owners of the property on Ringling Boulevard are building a mixed-use development that will include a Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering by Humphrey & Partners Architects of Fruitville Gateway, planned for Fruitville Road between East Avenue and Washington Boulevard.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 25, 2025
New apartment development on horizon for Sarasota's Park East area

Fruitville Gateway will have 274 apartments, 30 priced affordable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 15, 2024
99 Bottles marks five years in Sarasota with block party

The fifth anniversary Block Party at 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop included live music, food trucks and new beer releases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The building at 6131 S. Tamiami Trail used to be owned by New Dynasty and is between the Pho 101 Noodle House and Public Storage.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 27, 2025
Restaurant on US 41 in Sarasota sells for $2.1 million

A veteran restaurateur purchased the building on South Tamiami Trail, which spans more than 5,500 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota Ballet names community engagement director

Charmaine Hunter was previously director of community enrichment for Orlando Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge. All residents were allowed back to their homes on Sunday, Sept 29.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2024
Longboat Key allows residents back on the island

A 7 p.m. curfew is still in effect for all on the island, and the New Pass Bridge is the only access point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The third annual Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair was held May 6-7 at Central Avenue and First Street.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 10, 2023
Artists display their creativity at Downtown Sarasota Spring Craft Fair

Local vendors were present at the fair, which also brought artists from afar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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