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The campaign was conducted in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and supported through a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 3, 2014
Holiday DUI crackdown nets 26 arrests

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office launched additional patrols to crack down on drunk driving during the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Kenneth Simons leads a discussion in his 2007 Freud and Literature class.
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • October 6, 2010
LBK Education Center combines old and new

The Longboat Key Education Center's Fall Term begins Monday, October 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tidewell Hospice officials cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Lakewood Ranch Hospice House March 9. It will begin receiving patients within one month, officials said.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2018
New hospice house opens in Lakewood Ranch

At buildout, the hospice house will be Tidewell Hospice's largest. OR Fundraising continues for Lakewood Ranch Hospice House.

  • East County
  • News
Sandy Stanford, of The Inlets, decorates each building on the Manatee Village property with extra care. Here, she’s pictured in the schoolhouse she decorated with paper gingerbread men cutouts in the windows and paper chains along the chalkboard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Creating Christmas

Growing up in New England, Sandy Stanford was surrounded by historic places and architecture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 7, 2011
Esplanade sales center opens

Taylor Morrison opened a sales center for its new development this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
The library is located at 1331 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 28, 2011
Selby Public Library to celebrate remodeling project

The remodeling of Selby Public Library is complete, and the public is invited to a celebration 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New voter registration must be postmarked by Jan. 3, 2012, or delivered in person to any supervisor of elections office by 5 p.m., Jan. 3, 2012.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 19, 2011
Voter registration deadline for primary nears

Residents must register to vote by Jan. 3, 2012, to be eligible to vote in the Jan. 31, 2012 Presidential Preference Primary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cal Bonnett, left, and Dennis Hassell, right, presented Jay Anderson of Edgewater Contracters Inc., with the Rookie Small Business award at last year's event.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 13, 2011
Chamber announces new Small Business Awards format

This year's awards ceremony will feature an Academy Award-style presentation at the Players Theatre.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County has nine libraries in its system, including the Selby Public Library.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 15, 2012
County libraries seek feedback

Sarasota County is seeking library input in its annual survey through Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amore by Andrea is located at 555 Bay Isles Parkway.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 7, 2015
Amore by Andrea opens for lunch

The new restaurant is now open for lunch Monday through Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 9, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch YMCA 10th Anniversary Open House

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Christ Church of Longboat Key reaches Turning Point

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian has a new mission: the Bradenton organization Turning Points, which aims to help men, women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 28, 2014
Pirates to hold athletic fundraiser

Braden River High School will hold its inaugural For the Love of the Game Dinner & Auction Feb. 15, at the South Florida Museum Spanish Courtyard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2023
Two stops added to Bay Runner trolley route

Suspended service resumed at Golden Gate Point, and a new stop was added at Bird Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2011
News Briefs

Mote, UF study could benefit coral reefs; Commission to discuss redistricting proposal; Lenobel, Zunz qualify to run for re-election; Town monitoring tropical disturbance

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pete and Carla Rowan pose for a photo by the town of Longboat Key's electronic sign that specifies Longbeach Village's resident permit parking.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Longboat neighborhood's parking shifts into resident only

The new permit system took effect on New Year's Day for the Longbeach Village neighborhood in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kathy and Jim Keebler took their new RV on a 4,700-mile trip to see friends and family primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Tennessee. They returned July 9.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
East County couple reflects on summer road trip

After a 25-day, 4,700-mile road trip in their new RV, Jim and Kathy Keebler couldn't be more in sync about their new way to travel together - in their Class C RV.

  • East County
  • News
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