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Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2011
Our View: Safety is the priority

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube made a persuasive case last week for increased spending, and it appears a majority of Manatee County commissioners are inclined to listen. So are we.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 17, 2019
Fueling for the long haul

Are 'bonking' and 'Gu' unfamiliar to you? If you run, bike or hike, it's time to tune in.

  • Health
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2013
Rams hold off Seminoles

The Riverview High football team held off Southeast's second-half surge to edge past the Seminoles 42-35 in its spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County and city commissioners have come together to honor Nora Patterson, former a commissioner on both boards, by renaming Bay Island Park on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2015
Patterson receives praise with Siesta park name

Patterson receives praise with Siesta park name

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alahna Smith, 4, and Lexi Gwen, 6 check out sand art at last year's festival.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 21, 2017
Freedom Fest set to continue steadfast tradition

The 15th annual Freedom Festival kicks off on July 4 at 9 a.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2015
This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

This week's best bets: Monday, March 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 17, 2021
Sarasota Art Museum offers a fresh perspective at new luncheon series

The event was held Nov. 16.

  • Black Tie
Rebecca and Dan Powers hold a picture of their son, Matthew, who died in a car crash Sept. 15 at Pope Road and State Road 64. They wish growth could slow until traffic conditions can be made safer.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2018
Can local roads handle growth in Manatee County?

Grieving parent asks commissioners to slow growth until roads are safe.

  • East County
  • News
  • By TWIS Street |
  • February 19, 2013
SAVE THE DATE: TWISFest! Saturday, March 2

SAVE THE DATE: TWISFest! Saturday, March 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A crowd of about 50 people showed up to a public meeting discussing the Floyd C. Johnson & Flo Singer Johnson Preserve at Braden River.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • February 6, 2019
Manatee County discusses preserve plans

Johnson Preserve will undergo limited construction to create fire lines.

  • East County
  • News
A black skimmer, one of the birds Audubon helps to protect, is showcased on the cake.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 16, 2019
Audubon Florida celebrates birds lovers of Sarasota

After a season of stewardship the nonprofit celebrated its volunteers on Aug. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bridgewater'           s Laura Whinfield points stands at the community'           s entrance off White Eagle Boulevard and points across the road, where SMR plans an entrance into its biotech park project called CORE.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Bridgewater residents express CORE concerns

Truck traffic is the main concern related to a request for light industrial zoning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The home at 4028 Roberts Point Road was built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,275 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 5, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 12-23 for Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis, Osprey

A Siesta Key home on Roberts Point Road tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Subcontractor John Philpot, better known as "Flip," installs racks and other equipment required by the new P25 radio system at the radio tower off 59th Avenue East, in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2019
Manatee County touts new tower power

Better technology will aid emergency communication efforts.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Thomas, left, meets artist Susanna Spann.
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 12, 2011
All Angels art show displays unique watercolor works

Works by Bradenton artist Susanna Spann are on display in the All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church gallery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kasumi Wade.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Leila Gompertz
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Community is recipient of Gompertz's support

Philanthropist Leila Gompertz believed she had an obligation to give back to the community through her time and money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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