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  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 14, 2010
Toulmin: philanthropist and humanitarian

Sarasota lost a vital part of the community with Virginia Toulmin's death June 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 7, 2013
Bowden to celebrate birthday in Sarasota

Tickets are still available to Celebrate Life with former Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tyler Dyson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
The Florida Retirement System covers more than 600,000 state and local employees, with about 500,000 using the traditional pension plan.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 8, 2013
Sarasota County avoids pension quagmire

Unfunded pension liabilities aren't a concern for Sarasota County due to a statewide pension program that ranks among the best in the country.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 19, 2012
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson. File photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2017
Poised for Progress: Ringling College of Art and Design expands its footprint

Ringling College of Art and Design is having a growth spurt. What do its ambitious expansions mean for the future of the local institution?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
County won't add code enforcement officer

Sarasota County Planning and Development Services Executive Director Rob Lewis said overtime weekend hours to police the noise ordinance are being considered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 12, 2013
Red Bug Slough restoration work to begin

Sarasota County has contracted with Ecosystems Technologies, Inc. of Ft. Myers for restoration of Red Bug Slough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
Six babies crying, 12 nurses working

According to Kim Savage, Sr. communications editor for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, six babies were delivered and 12 nurses were working in the labor and delivery unit on 12/12/12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town commission candidates spoke to Longboat Key voters earlier this month at a public forum.
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 6, 2017
Early voting begins on Longboat Key

Early voting will be available until Saturday March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Sarasota Police Department building became too small and antiquated and was replaced in 2010 with a new building.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2012
Police station set for demolition

The old Sarasota Police Department Building is set to be demolished starting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Greg Kveton said the new construction technique will benefit both his company and the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 20, 2017
City approves DeMarcay construction changes

Despite the protests of neighboring residents, the city will not mandate a construction technique for an 18-story condominium project on Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 6, 2015
Wider LWR Ranch Boulevard in gear

SMR hopes construction of the Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Lorraine Road extensions can begin in early 2016.

  • East County
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The home at 47 S. Washington Drive recently sold for $3.6 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 20, 2017
South Washington Drive home sells for $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Military personnel from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa arrived to retrieve the flare. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 29, 2015
Military flare found on Siesta Key

MacDill Air Force Base military personnel retrieved the item.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pablo Gonzalez, Ashley Lewis, Tobias Wright and Dominique Cecchetti perform "Rootabaga Country." Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Youth Opera hits all the high notes

Sarasota Youth Opera productions such as “Rootabaga Country” teach valuable skills.

  • Arts + Culture
Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children ages 5 and younger. File photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

Learn about the traditions and culture of the Native American people this weekend at the fourth annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dick Pelton has done a lot of research on brain health, which is part of what prompts him to stay so busy — he knows how good it can be for your mind.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 1, 2017
Healthy brains lead to happier people

To live life to the fullest, Dick Pelton advises to stay busy, stay engaged and have a purpose.

  • Health
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 12, 2017

Fred Marsh, Betty Lassiter, David Leach, Robert John McFarlin, Wayne Elden Murray and Terry Helen Rush died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies arrested 28-year-old Keith Hernandez for grand theft Sunday, in Siesta Key Village.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: July

Sarasota County deputies arrested a West Palm Beach man who was allegedly caught on tape stealing a woman's purse from the Beach Club Tuesday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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