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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 19, 2016
UPDATE: Vehicle strikes child in stroller on U.S. 301

Northbound lanes of the North Washington Boulevard are currently closed between Fruitville Road and Fifth Street after the accident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max Goldner enjoys the beach on Long Island but is currently prohibited by town codes from visiting Longboat Key’s beaches.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 21, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed that a committee should discuss ways to compromise on allowing dogs to access a small section of the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Kelley goes over a Riverdale High defender for the turnaround bucket. Kelley finished with 24 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2018
Mustangs basketball program says goodbye to pivotal senior class

Lakewood Ranch suffered an early exit from the playoffs thanks to Riverdale High.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 9, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Shane Gaines and Raylene Gaines have been driving forces the Building Hope with Pink Pride team.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2019
Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

Neal Communities backs a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk team for Sarasota event

  • East County
  • News
Traffic issues frustrate city residents.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2015
Traffic Study

As traffic issues continue to frustrate city residents who live and work off of the mainland, leaders on St. Armands Circle are working with city and state officials on solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 29, 2009
My View

Spend money on movies at movies

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Andy Maass read "“The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill" in eighth grade and has collected Roosevelt items ever since.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
A collection fit for a president: Andy Maass' Theodore Roosevelt collection spans decades

Maass' fascination with the 26th president began after he wrote a book report on “The Roosevelt Family of Sagamore Hill.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Longboat Key property becomes most expensive listing in tri-county history

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The cast and crew of Lakewood Ranch High School's "Adventures of a Comic Book Artist" take photos to commemorate their trip to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 28, 2019
Students take their act to the Fringe

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

  • East County
  • News
The diverging diamond interchange won'  t open until noon on Sunday due to overnight rains.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 21, 2017
Diverging diamond opening delayed

Overnight rain delays opening until approximately noon

  • East County
  • News
"Peter Pan" runs through Nov. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Peter Pan' stands test of time with steampunk twist

FST adopted an industrial look and intimate cast for its version of "Peter Pan," but the story remains untouched.

  • Arts + Culture
Junior QB Sean White jogs into the end zone for a score.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2018
Riverview football clinches third-straight district title

The Rams dominated the (Hillsborough) Riverview Sharks 45-12

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
GreyHawk mom uploads new Web site

Rachel Branson's site, freeinmanatee.com, offers visitors a calendar of free events, opportunities for deals and a listing of free or low-cost kids meals.

  • East County
  • News
Phishing (pronounced "fishing") is a type of online identity theft where con artists send emails or text messages that appear to come from institutions you trust, like your bank or credit card company.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 24, 2012
Sheriff warns of phishing scams

Sarasota County residents are being warned of two phishing scams circulating in e-mail inboxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Now that county staff has asked to see more information, the earliest that Benderson Development could bring their application to the County Commission would be January.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 3, 2017
County staff says Siesta Promenade plans are 'incomplete'

It's back to the drawing board for Benderson Development. Now, the earliest the County Commission could vote to increase the property's density would be in December.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Department detective Ross Revill and civilian investigator Melody Shimmell speak at a news conference Aug. 2 after Tiffani Donovan was charged with stealing from the Southside Elementary School PTO.
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • August 3, 2017
Southside Elementary PTO volunteer charged with stealing checks

Tiffani Donovan is charged with 11 counts of uttering a forged check taken from the PTO.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amy Southwick. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2018
Lakewood Ranch resident seeks donations for Stillpoint Mission

Pop-up market offers outlet for artists

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer, and dog, Bixbi
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Our View: Blame game

It's Tuesday, June 15, one day after the Longboat Key Town Commission likely killed the Longboat Key Club and Resort's renovation and expansion plan, and it's a good bet many Longboaters are still in a swoon, swirling, dazed and ... well, P-Oed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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