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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 6, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 28 MORE VALUABLE THAN CASH 1 a.m. - 2500 block South Tamiami Trail. Burglary of a Structure. An unknown person broke into the office next to the bar at a local establishment. The suspect climbed through the window, and once inside, opened the door to the office and cut the large padlock on the safe. The suspect left the money in the safe, but removed a bottle of pinot noir from the storage room. The suspect drank half of the bottle and left the half-empty bottle.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Artspace Senior Vice President Wendy Holmes speaks at a public meeting during the company's visit to sarasota April 9.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2014
Artist housing could jumpstart North Trail

A visit from a nonprofit that develops artists' live/work housing provides hope for local artists looking for a home - and North Trail advocates who hope to see the area redeveloped.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Ackerman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
Real Estate Reports

The latest local real estate news

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  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 29, 2018
Art Ovation Hotel debuts new exhibits by artists from around the world

The new installation at Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota features three exhibits by artists from Venezuela, Germany and Cuba — Ulrich Mannchen, Jan C. Schlegel, Jose Margulis and more.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 26, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office launches new app

Real-time information available on 9-1-1 calls, other data.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • February 15, 2022
This Week in A+E: Feb. 17-23

Sarasota natives Luca Stine and Adelaide Boedecker dot the Sarasota calendar this week, and there will be no shortage of festivals, concerts, tribute artists and comedy shows to attend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 22, 2016
Sarasota group aims to shake up local elections

Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections is pushing for single-member districts for the County Commission and Charter Review Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat Neal says low interest rates and new virtual strategies will lead to a strong sales year for Neal Communities.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Homes sales in Lakewood Ranch and region could insulate area from recession

Lakewood Ranch's Neal Communities posts strong May despite nation's economic slump.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • June 30, 2023
Readers respond to the 'High side of Obsidian'

Readers object to the Obsidian condominium development's size, scale and use.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2024
Selby Botanical Gardens named one of 'World's Greatest Places'

Time magazine releases its annual list of places to visit and stay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pam Revels, Cornbread and Axel Traught
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 16, 2023
Humane Society goes Hollywood at annual fundraiser

The 2023 Paws event brought Hollywood style and flair to the Art Ovation Hotel on April 14.

  • Black Tie
Pat and Larry Thompson
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 18, 2023
Avant-Garde 2023 brings the '70s to Ringling College

The latest Avant-Garde costumed fundraiser brought 70s styles to Ringling College on March 18.

  • Black Tie
The candidates seek to join the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2012
Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The forecasted path of Hurricane Irma has tracked slightly westward in the latest National Hurricane Center model.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County under hurricane watch

The National Hurricane Center issued the alert for a segment of Florida's west coast as Hurricane Irma continues to head toward the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm watch Thursday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota remains under tropical storm watch

Hurricane Matthew’s path remains trained on the east coast of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tina McGovern, Laura Zarotney and Shayna Callaway organize donated gifts at the SPARCC Holiday Luncheon.
  • By Janet Combs |
  • December 5, 2024
SPARCC's holiday luncheon creates 'Winter Wonderland'

More than 300 guests attended SPARCC's annual holiday luncheon, held this year at the Ora.

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  • By BayView Dental |
  • March 14, 2022
What is a Smile Makeover?

What is a Smile Makeover?

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  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
The Main Street Visitor Information Center will open Dec. 3.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 1, 2015
Visit Sarasota County center coming to Main Street

The tourism group’s downtown Visitor Information Center will move from Lemon Avenue into the former Firestone building in the 1700 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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