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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 5, 2013
Sarasota Police identify Newtown shooting suspect

The Sarasota Police Department seek a convicted felon in connection with an April 3 shooting that caused school lockdowns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The police are attempting to identify two women and one man involved in a July 29 theft.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Police seek suspects in jewelry theft

The Sarasota Police Department is searching for three individuals who stole bracelets from a Main Street store last month.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Our View

How to divvy the tourist tax

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A Sarasota County-owned site at 1301 Cattlemen Road remains one of two options approved Tuesday as potential sites for the new Emergency Operations Center. Courtesy Sarasota County Government.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Emergency Operations Center sites eliminated

The County Commission asked staff Wednesday to pursue a thorough vetting of two sites for the location of the new EOC.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jeffrey Weisman owned an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. In Sarasota, he creates fine-art photography and serves on the board of directors of Art Center Sarasota.
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • August 30, 2012
My View: Where will we park?

Several weeks ago, my colleague in this column, John Gudritz, wrote about the need for more parking on Siesta Key, North Village and Main Beach. He cited the problem but stopped short of offering solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andreas Leichtfuss began his coaching career in 1983.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 9, 2015
Welcome Aboard

Andreas Leichtfuss arrived in Sarasota two weeks ago to assume his new position as the Sarasota Scullers’ program director and head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former dispatcher Susan Young handles calls from the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 issues to watch: 911 Police Dispatch

The Longboat Key Police Department is down one dispatcher and is about to lose another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Burks places Payne Park Village property on the market

A 9.5-acre parcel off School Avenue that won controversial approval for mixed-use development has gone on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney freshman Olivia Davis practices her jump shot with coach Rico Antonio. Photo courtesy Olivia Davis.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 9, 2020
Pandemic won't stop Cardinal Mooney freshman from rehabbing knee injury

Olivia Davis missed her freshman season, but has three NCAA Division I offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Signs to point the way

The city plans to erect 6-foot signs at road closures to indicate the businesses that are still open during upcoming downtown improvement projects.

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota 2050 changes advance to County Commission

After three hours of public comment, the Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed amendments to Sarasota 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Are these yours?
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2017
Missing some jewelry? Longboat Police would like to hear from you

Police want to hear from Longboaters who are missing jewelry as part of a criminal investigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peter Abbott and Saul Coplan
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • May 19, 2011
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County's Celebration of Hope

Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County's Celebration of Hope

  • Black Tie
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 12, 2015
'Flower Talk, A Southern Soiree'

Flower Talk, A Southern Soiree

  • Black Tie
An image shows Hurricane Charley (2004) passing close to Sarasota on its initial projected path, before the storm changed course and made landfall near Port Charlotte.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 14, 2013
Emergency chief sends storm reminder

Sarasota County's emergency management chief urges storm season preparation, reminding officials of Hurricane Charley in 2004.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lilly Myers placed fourth in the US Sailing Youth Championship in Wrightsville Beach, N.C., on June 27.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota teen makes sacrifices to keep her sailing skills at the highest level

The Riverview High rising senior finished fourth at the 2018 U.S. Sailing Youth Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Adept Audiology's Lyndsey Nalu said hearing occurs in the brain, which is why it is important to treat hearing loss early.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Hearing: It's in your brain

Loss of hearing can result in fatigue, memory loss and social isolation.

  • Health
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 23, 2014
Sarasota Polo Club named host for pentathlon world cup final

Local and international officials behind four pentathlon events the Sarasota-Bradenton region will host during the next three years, announced Sunday a venue change for the world cup final in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2013
Walmart burglary thwarted

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 32-year-old Fred Jones early this morning.

  • East County
  • News
Veteran advocate Patti Katter and veterans Vladik Zalevskiy and Aaron Barnes hope Zalevskiy can take veterans deep sea fishing. They say it helps with healing from returning from combat and other issues veterans face.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans

Lakewood Ranch woman seeks calm waters for military veterans in Sarasota, Manatee counties

  • East County
  • News
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