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Sarasota police released this security video image of the man they say fired shots into an unoccupied Main Street condo unit.
  • By Bret Hauff and David Conway | Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota shooting suspect's donation to Longboat police paid for cameras, laptops

Ryan Flanzer, who allegedly fired three rounds into an empty condominium Saturday, had donated more than $200,000 to the Longboat Key Police Department in February

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 20, 2013
Longboat police chief restructures department

The Police Department is reducing its number of police captains from five to two, while streamlining efficiencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eve Caballero, Alana Opie and Nancy Denton. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Theater Review: '9 to 5'

With book by Patricia Resnick and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, The Players Theatre production of "9 to 5" is a farcically entertaining retrospective on office politics gone wild, circa 1979.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key residents cite seasonal traffic as a top concern.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2015
Welcome Back: Traffic congestion headed for your roadways

There’s no quick fix for regional traffic troubles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 5, 2019
Ohana estate sold for $11.4 million

The transaction sets a record as the top single-family home sale in Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 15, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Fundamentals for consistency

This week, PGA Master Teaching Professional Jacques Panet-Raymond shares the fundamentals necessary for consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five groins, like this one at the public beach at the end of N. Shore Road, are proposed for the north end of the island.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 5, 2019
Longboat closer to moving forward on north end groin projects

The town received a notice of intent to issue permits from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City Hall is taking a business-friendly approach to new businesses with a new welcome packet program.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
City starts welcome package program

Starting this month, the city of Sarasota is sending welcome packages to any new business that applies for a permit within city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 30, 2012
Manatee fertilizer ban takes effect June 1

A University of Florida grant has two community groups educating their neighbors about new fertilizer restrictions and other water quality issues.

  • East County
  • News
Greta the Great White Shark is one of seven marine-debris sculptures in Mote's newest exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2017
Mote ready to talk trash with new exhibit

Mote's newest exhibit, 'Sea Debris: Awareness through Art,' opens to the public Saturday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke bought Euphemia Haye in 1980.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 29, 2010
Local restaurant rides out recession

Euphemia Haye owner Ray Arpke says booming business and an increase in sales has him hoping the worst of the recession could be over.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
News Briefs

Teenager arrested for vehicle burglary spree; SCF president, trustees step down; Commissioners OK preserve expansion; Loan helps Brides Against Breast Cancer expand

  • East County
  • News
Savannah Moore, 8, from Lauren Booth's third-grade class, leans over to get a closer look at the mosquitoes with her magnifying glass.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 5, 2016
Mosquito expert scratches surface at Gullett Elementary School

Manatee County Mosquito Control employee is bugged by lack of information.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
New community editor on Key beat

You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Tamia Tonic speaks with Change the Date Sarasota co-chairwoman Suzanne Atwell Oct. 20. Referendum supporters say the change would encourage more voter participation in city races.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Paw print

Lakewood Ranch resident Maureen “Mo” Flaherty left the new Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill opening day with an unexpected treasure: an original Alexander Pope 1911 lithograph-printed tin of the “Brook Hill” dog.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said she witnessed traffic backing into Ringling Boulevard from the McCurdy’s valet area multiple times and said the city would continue to monitor the area for issues. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2014
Comedy club receives extended valet trial run

After a trial period, city staff denied McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's application for a valet parking permit, citing traffic concerns. Now, commissioners have given the business a second chance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The revolutions per minute that bikers aim for during class matches the beats per minute of the song selected by the class instructor.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
University Parkway's CycleBar puts pedal to the mettle

Reporter puts her spin on new cycling studio on University Parkway.

  • Health
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 8, 2018
Siesta Breeze Trolley funding extended for two years

The county will pay for 25% of the trolley's operating costs. FDOT and a federal grant will pay for the rest.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 13, 2012
St. Mary's youth embark on mission trip

A team from St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, in Lakewood Ranch, will do construction work in the Dominican Republic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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