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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's Katy Carrigan and her rescue dog, Homer, enjoy the festivities at Ponies for Pups. Carrigan works for event sponsor Raymond James.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2019
Poodles of fun at Sarasota Polo Club

Ponies for Pups draws support for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 30, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.30.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
 Zota’s opening creates an appropriate time to acknowledge and applaud Ocean Properties’ commitment to this region.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 5, 2017
A bow to Ocean Properties' commitment

Rarely are private enterprises recognized and applauded for their investments and contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2010
Commission continues Villages hearing

Sarasota County commissioners postponed a vote on the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Aaron Cushman is a Grand Bay resident who served during World War II and the Korean War.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 4, 2015
A veteran's voice: Aaron Cushman to speak at Veterans Day parade

Meet Aaron Cushman, one of the 130 veterans marching on Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amy Adams in "Arrival." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2018
Binge Blog: Talk to me

"Big Mouth," starring Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph and Jessi Klein, and "Arrival," directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The state will replace the traffic signals on U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets with roundabouts.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 2, 2017
FDOT to hold U.S. 41 roundabout meeting

Construction on roundabouts at 10th Street and 14th Street will begin soon and continue into spring 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality

The event was held at the Church of the Trinity MCC June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Peabody is the founding director of the Academy for Brain Health and Performance.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 9, 2019
Reasons to get excited about the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health

Driving forces behind the Lakewood Ranch Study of Brain Health explain key components.

  • East County
  • News
The newly-formed Burns Court Neighborhood Association's board members include Marnie Matarese, secretary, and Andrew Marcus, treasurer.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 17, 2013
Burns Court merchants group takes up a cause

The business disruption from the 10-day street closure during the Chalk Festival was the main impetus for forming the group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
parenting
  • By Amy Nance |
  • October 1, 2014
Nine ways to be an artisanal parent in Sarasota

Nine ways to be an artisanal parent in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By David Conway |
  • May 22, 2020
Sarasota County Schools sticks with remote learning plans

Although Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted restrictions on youth activities, the school district will conduct its academic programming virtually this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Cops Corner

June 6 "Swamp thing" 7:15 p.m. -- 500 block of Gunwale Lane. Code Enforcement. Police noticed a pool that had turned into a swamp from lack of maintenance and discovered the house was in foreclosure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Town Manager Dave Bullock said peacock trapping will begin soon in Longbeach Village and the plan to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds will be “figured out as we go.”
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 2, 2015
Peacock plan takes flight

Will 2016 be the year of the peacock removal? That’s what Dave Bullock promises Village residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
PAL Raiders coaches Jeff Neuzil and Tim Weisman found themselves on opposing sidelines Sept. 20, when their sons Ryan Neuzil and Grant Weisman’s high school football teams squared off.  Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2013
Reaching Out: Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil

East County's Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil have been coaching the PAL Raiders for the past seven years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stuart and Lois Scheyer. Photo by Molly Schechter.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 28, 2011
EDIBLES: New Year's Food Memories

This installment of the holiday food memories mini-series features stories from two more Guest Food Editors. They come with thanks to our authors and our readers for your input and attention in 2011 and with good wishes for health and happiness, love and laughter in 2012.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering shows what Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners have in mind for the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 15, 2018
Lido pavilion leaseholders discuss plans

Island residents remain skeptical about plans to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion, but the private operators believe they're making progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
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