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Sarasota has 10 of the red-light cameras in operation.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 22, 2013
State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees

In January, the city of Sarasota added three additional red-light cameras to busy Sarasota intersections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi speaks at an emergency meeting of the town commission ahead of the storm.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 12, 2017
Longboat pleased with town's response to emergency

Officials plan to change re-entry procedure after long lines formed following announcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns of coronavirus phone scams

Many Americans are expected to receive government stimulus payments in the next three weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 10, 2019
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation supporters Party Under the Stars

Party Under the Stars in the Grove was held Feb. 9 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
News Briefs

Board members vie for P&Z vice chair seat; Progress report; IPOC declaratory relief action postponed; LBK Cabinetry opens in the Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Taste eight homemade recipes while raising money for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund Saturday, March 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
Goodwill Manasota honors outstanding volunteers

Community Ambassadors were honored at annual dinner at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
File photo. Rev. Charles McKenzie recites parts of a speech from Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2014 interfaith tribute.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • January 14, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carter Seaton said writing another book based on Longboat Key or Sarasota isn't out of the picture, an idea just hasn't struck her yet.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 6, 2018
Author connects with Longboat life

Carter Seaton began writing in the ’90s, when she lived part time on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The TuneSquad poses with its championship bags.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 16, 2017
Club league title game reheats competitive fires

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Observer papers win contest

For the second consecutive year, the Longboat Observer (circulation between 10,001 and 22,500) and Sarasota Observer (circulation between 22,501 and 37,500) won first place in their divisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The intersection of White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 70 now meets state criteria for signalization.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2020
Safety improvement in works in Lakewood Ranch

White Eagle/S.R. 70 signal should be online in 3 months in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Gov. Rick Scott says he is staying true to his core principles and goals of putting the state back to work even as he altars how he handles Tallahassee and the media. Photo by Rod Thomson.
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 1, 2012
Gov. Scott stays on track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 4, 2011
Skydivers request restriction change

When the County Commission last year amended the county code to restrict certain activities on the beach, it stipulated that parachuting would be allowed by permit only. After recent public comments decrying the policy, the commission has agreed to reconsider it.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2017
Letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Sarasota issues

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 3, 2013
Pledge unites Grand Bay financial roundtable

A group of the condominium's residents want politicians to pledge to return the word 'united' to the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 20, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 22, 2019
Man arrested after striking two police vehicles

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested the man who was wanted on six outstanding warrants.

  • East County
  • News
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