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(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ponies for Pups

This event for Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue will begin with tailgating at 11:30 a.m., March 13, at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willis students duct tape principal
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 16, 2013
May 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Truck drives through mangroves on Longboat Key; CONA opposes changes to Sarasota 2050 plan; Bay Isles home sells for $4.75 million; Willis students duct tape principal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dave Norris insisted on flying back and forth to Texas during his six months of chemo at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 23, 2018
Healing Waters

Lakewood Ranch is a great place to live, work and play, but it’s also a great place to get well. Caregivers say the community has served as a sanctuary during their loved ones’ darkest days.

  • LWR Life
One of the improvements proposed includes traffic circles on the north and south ends of GMD.
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 19, 2017
Longboat Key considers a makeover for Gulf of Mexico Drive

Potential enhancements include the addition of two roundabouts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jesse Coleman installs plywood on his windows in preparation for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Rising costs add up in budget

Upcoming budget discussions could get 'down and dirty' due to increasing pension and health-insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steven Weinshel and Brent Rubin combined their medical expertise to open Neurogenx on University Parkway.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Greenbrook 'retirees' open Neurogenx office in Sarasota

New business

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 9, 2009
Sheriff announces plan for better customer service

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight releases his five-year strategic plan. He says it's the first time in the agency's 88-year history that such a plan has been formulated.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 13, 2014
India Palace spices up Main Street

India Palace spices up Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 26, 2017
LWRBA welcomes new board

East County Observer's Lori Ruth takes over as incoming chair.

  • East County
  • News
Katheryn Himmelspach Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 17, 2017

Katheryn Marie Himmelspach, Kevin Dean Carter, Timothy John Hurley, Shirley B. Klein, Dr. Earl M. Mumford and Betty Oxford died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 21, 2012
Commission considers downtown projects today

The Sarasota City Commission will also consider hiring a search firm to find a new permanent city manager this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 18, 2017
Will Longboat Key face mayoral shakeup?

Despite strong support for Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans, two potential challengers have emerged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 22, 2017
Booker principal earns state recognition

Booker High School Principal Rachel Shelley was named Florida’s 2017 Principal of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Hayes, District 5, is a Manatee County Commissioner.
  • By Donna Hayes |
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Addressing the Manatee County budget

Manatee County businesses have been blessed with a terrific 2012 tourist season experiencing a 13% increase in economic impact to the county during the first quarter of the year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Anat Hoffman is director of Women of the Wall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 21, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Anat Hoffman

Temple Beth Israel will host the Israeli activist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy) Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Blake Luce secures an alligator that was struck by a car on Richardson Road Monday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 30, 2014
Deputy wrangles gator in north county

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office assisted in the removal of an alligator from Richardson Road Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 2, 2010
Palmer Ranch park design unveiled

Palmer Ranch Holdings owner Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donated the 82 acres to the county as a conservation easement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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