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Troopers Ryan Dwyer and Alec Ritter of the Florida Highway Patrol's Central Region Honor Guard lead the casket of Trooper Joseph Bullock into Bayside Community Church Feb. 13.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 19, 2020
Trooper's funeral in Lakewood Ranch stirs emotions, thoughts

Bayside Community Church in Lakewood Ranch hosts trooper's funeral.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Tom O'Brien owns the business with his brothers, David and Steve. His brother-in-law, John Cucci, and mother-in-law, Donna Bergquist, also work at the farm with them.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2010
From the Ground Up

The O'Brien Family Farm is readying to open to the public in about a month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Sarasota County Property Appraiser targets tax evaders

A third-party vendor will help the property appraiser round up fraudulent exemptions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 21, 2018
Golfers tee off against cancer in Bradenton

First Play for Pink golf tournament at Heritage Harbour in Bradenton benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
So much sand has been lost that at high tide behind L'Ambiance that Gulf water laps at 7-foot beach escarpments that are being kept in place by large areas of vegetated dunes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 4, 2014
South end beach fix up next on the agenda

A $1.7 million south end beach project is the next erosion hot spot that needs sand as soon as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, June 8

This week's best bets: Monday, June 8

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Although School Avenue is already blocked off during school days, the school district wants a permanent closure.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 28, 2019
Proposed School Avenue closure draws opposition

Residents and Planning Board members criticized a Sarasota County Schools plan to permanently close a road that cuts through Sarasota High.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 27, 2017
Room to ride: Cycling brings controversy to Longboat Key

Drivers should give bikers three feet of distance on GMD, but some cyclists say that doesn't happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“What’s Laid Down” is available on Spotify or on CD for $10. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 25, 2018
Planting the Seed: Physical Plant breathes new life into local music scene

The psychedelic/folk/rock band's successful album release show could signify a comeback for the local original music landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2016
Art of Food serves up Halloween spirit

The Junior League of Sarasota hosts masquerade bash at Selby Public Library.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Court Judge: Melissa Gould

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
The Residences on Siesta Key Beach opened in 2009. Units in the six-story building range in size from 1,700 square feet to 2,600 square feet, and are priced from $785,000 to a little more than $2 million. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 26, 2012
Gulf Coast real-estate arms with a new strategy

The recession crushed the first go-around of a $100 million luxury condo project on the Gulf Coast. A New York real-estate firm now will take its turn, armed with a new strategy.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
One proposal calls for reducing Fruitville to a two-lane road between Lemon and Cocoanut avenues, with roundabouts at those two intersections as well as at Central Avenue.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2017
Try a Fruitville overpass

Sarasota city officials are stuck on narrowing Fruitville Road, seemingly ignoring the road is a major east-west artery. Surely there are creative alternatives. How about a charrette?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Police and fire units work the scene of a 2019 crash in which a cyclist was killed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2020
Can Gulf of Mexico Drive be safer?

Longboat Key leaders begin to look at what can be done on state highway after five fatalities since May 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bunny Skirboll
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 9, 2016
Bunny Skirboll brings lifelong work to Sarasota

Bunny Skirboll founded Compeer in 1975, in Rochester, N.Y. Its Sarasota branch is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Thompson, Amara Merritt and Michelle Redwine
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Newtown Art Celebration

"Newtown Art Celebration: Celebrating Newtown Art for 100 Years" opened June 20 at Selby Gallery. Every artist featured has a connection to Newtown.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.20.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
IB students Alexis Boenker, Marielle Pezzella, Cristina Chiodi, Hannah Loss and Jaclyn Falconetti wear Emilia: Run for Relief T-shirts to support the cause. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 17, 2013
Riverview IB students help earthquake victims in Italy

Community service may be a requirement for International Baccalaureate students at Riverview High School, but one group of current high school seniors has set its sights on a more global reach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
Station 22, Pepper Palace, celebrate winning first place.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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