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Turner Moore started the Whiskey Obsession Festival four years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
When the Palm Avenue parking garage opens in December, 18 surveillance cameras will keep watch over the people parking their cars inside.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 28, 2010
Surveillance cameras will be watching

From Newtown, to downtown, to Payne Park, the city is planning a network of security cameras designed to keep people safe and help fight crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 2, 2014
Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

Sarasota Police raids crack down on designer drugs

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Downtown parking meters will accept payment with coins and credit/debit cards. However, dollar bills cannot be used.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2011
Paid-parking primer to instruct drivers

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance will host an event to inform people how to use the new parking meters and where to find free downtown parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomores Kristin Zarrella and Olivia Ortiz lead a pack of runners at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20. Courtesy photo Steven Black.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood girls cross country finishes second in state

The Lady Mustangs posted a second-place finish at the Class 3A state meet Nov. 20 for the second-consecutive season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 3936 Roberts Point Road  was built in 2015 with four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,114 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Key home sells for $4.175 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This weekΓƒΒ’Γ’β€šΒ¬Γ’β€žΒ’s FYI Friday features news about a bomb threat at Southside Elementary, a Rosemary District update and more!
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 15, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2016
Firm protests contract for Longboat Key beach project

A firm has protested the town’s $6.5 million choice of a contractor to mine Longboat Pass and New Pass to renourish island beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 12, 2016
St. Armands leaders expand bathroom wish list

As the city works on addressing a long-standing need for public restrooms on St. Armands Circle, businesses want to add even more facilities to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grove General Manager Austin Harlow said cold items are stored in a trailer outside to help ensure quick delivery times to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 8, 2020
Survival in the bag for Lakewood Ranch restaurant

Grove in Lakewood Ranch offers market to support customers, sustain employees.

  • East County
  • News
Demolition of the Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility is set to begin in June.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 23, 2020
Siesta Key to soon see work on two major projects

Sarasota County will begin the demolition of the Siesta Key Water Reclamation facility and begin replacing a water pipeline near Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2017
Display the flag properly, please

It’s not hard to properly display the American flag.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 22, 2014
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays

Homes are synonymous with the holidays, and even the most humble can be a cheery place as December rolls around. Here's a trio of Sarasota homes currently on the market that are perfect for reliving family traditions - and creating some new ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 25, 2012
Tree trimming draws complaints

County zoning staff confirmed that the owner of a commercial building is working with a nursery to appease neighbors.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fran Fougere preps John Holtzermann before a blood donation at Aging in Paradise's health fair on March 9, 2013.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 5, 2015
New program offers masterful information on the aging process

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center was one of three institutions in Florida selected to offer an Aging Mastery Program, which will seniors age successfully.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carman home, 6901 Poinsetta Ave.
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • December 18, 2013
Shining examples

The 2013 Light up the Keys contest winners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was named head of the Sarasota Police Department in January.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Crime rate data under fire

The Sarasota Police Department disputes the accuracy of crime data that show the city has a higher rate of crime than neighboring municipalities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Bob Johnson continued his service on the New College Board of Trustees until the day he died.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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