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Fritz Wolmarans raced to make a cross-court forehand against Ilija Bozoljac April 15, at last year’s Sarasota Open qualifying round. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2014
Sarasota Open seeks volunteers

The tournament runs from April 12 through April 20, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 4, 2013
Homeless man arrested for murder

U.S. Marshal Service officers arrested a 19-year-old man April 3, for the murder of a man found in an open field last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Tobias's motto is "P.R.I.D.E.": Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence. The slogan will soon brand every emergency vehicle in Sarasota County.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias

Mike Tobias is the Sarasota County Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services. Read more about him in this week's "In the Public Eye."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested 21-year-old Fabian Morrison Wednesday, Sept. 4, after he allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest robbery suspect

Officers have arrested the man suspected of robbing the 7-Eleven on North Washington Boulevard Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 30, 2016
Hotel referendum roundly rejected on Longboat Key

In Manatee and Sarasota, LBK voters voted nearly 4-to-1 against referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old John Anthony Bedfordfor trafficking in methamphetamine Thursday, Aug. 1.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 2, 2013
Deputies bust meth manufacturers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men Thursday, Aug. 1, for trafficking in methamphetamine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Antonio Olivieri, 77, was last seen at 8 p.m. Tuesday, at his home on the 2900 block of Novus Street.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Police seek missing man

A Statewide Silver Alert has been issued for 77-year-old Antonio Olivieri, who was last seen at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller won three medals, including a gold medal in the 3,200-meter run, at the Class 4A state championship May 6-7, at IMG Academy.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota senior closes high school career with state championship run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This home at 394 S. Shore Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,031 square feet of living area. It sold for $900,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sapphire Shores sells for $900,000

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Joanne Hofstetter, trustees, sold the home at 394 S. Shore Drive to Helma South Shore LLC for $900,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 12, 2017
Your Towns 04.13.17

Children's First honors longtime board member Jo Rutstein and the Goldsteins commit financial gift to Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Norman Schimmel
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
More than 150 readers recognized

More than 150 Sarasota County youngsters won tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates March 14, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marcus Mitchell, Rhonda Samuels and Michael Samuels are the trio behind The Venue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Su Byron |
  • June 5, 2019
The Venue brings the taste of the Big Easy to St. Armands Circle

The new restaurant and music venue combines New Orleans spirit with All-American flavor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristofer Geddie from the Venice Theatre and Benjamin Plocher, Sarasota Opera
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon

Principals and local art leaders of Sarasota County celebrated the arts in school at the 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon, Wednesday Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo This home at 4300 Higel Ave. has six bedrooms, six baths, three half-baths, a pool and 8,623 square feet of living area. It sold for $10.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2014
Home in Fiddler Bayou sells for $10.25 million

A home in Fiddler Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nikki Clark, Chhun Chhim, J.J. Paone, Charley Halley and Pete Norden with Clear Channel Sarasota
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce held their largest business after hours networking event of the year Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Champion taekwondo athlete Isaac Weintraub shared his fear of geese in 2018.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

The taekwondo gold medalist talks the feeling of walking into large stadiums and his fear of geese.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.8.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 31, 2015
Top Story — November: Red tide fish kills washing ashore on Longboat Key

Red tide algae blooms have been detected off the coast in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: February

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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