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Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson, Norman Schimmel, Commissioner Jon Thaxton, Assistant Sarasota County Fire Chief Bill Hoag and Commissioner Joe Barbetta. Photo by Kelly French.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota County firefighters recognized during presentation

Sarasota resident Norman Schimmel, a native New Yorker, Tuesday presented to the Sarasota County Fire Department a framed photograph of the wall at the Tribute WTC Museum in New York City that is a memorial to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 19, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 19

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • July 31, 2013
Iwo Jima icon could still call Sarasota home

Plans to bring the Iwo Jima monument to Southwest Florida have new life thanks to a pair of area businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Our View: Tourism numbers tell tale

The most recent tourism numbers demonstrate more than ever the critical importance of focusing on beach health and appropriate parking and lodging facilities for tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tara'  s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

  • East County
  • News
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Isaac Brownman, former Sarasota County official, was appointed as Longboat Key's Public Works Director August 7, 2017.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • October 20, 2017
Longboat officially appoints Brownman as public works director

Isaac Brownman shared the position with long-time director Juan Florensa for several months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 17, 2019
Heart Gallery captures foster children's personalities through photography

Heart Gallery of Sarasota captures foster children's personalities through photography

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2012
Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

Observe this: City of Sarasota utilities director resigns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Jen Blanco, associate editor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 5, 2011
Comment: In football, anything is possible

It was exactly what they needed, and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eduardo Anaya and Rafe Pascale
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 22, 2012
Late Night Wrap Party

Late Night Wrap Party

  • Black Tie
  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 19, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 7

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 7

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 26, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Lakewood Ranch Communities' Moonlight Movie

Moviegoers can bring chairs and blankets and sit down in front of a huge inflatable screen showing "Hotel Transylvania" at the Moonlight Movie hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 19, 2015
SMA Season's tidings

Sarasota Military Academy seeks funds and volunteers for Wreaths Across America at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(Courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) A single-vehicle crash resulted in three deaths this morning.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 21, 2016
UPDATE: University Parkway reopens after fatal crash

A single-vehicle crash resulted in three fatalities this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Now open: Fort Hamer Bridge

After more than a century of discussions, Manatee County opens newest bridge across the Manatee River.

  • East County
  • News
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