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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner

Homesick hound 5:35 p.m. - 700 block of Land's End Drive. Animal Found. A woman told police that she found her neighbor's dog roaming near Whitney Beach Plaza. The dog's owners appeared to be out of town and the neighbor agreed to take the dog until they returned. Later, it was discovered the homesick dog had run away from the sister of the dog's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Central Park resident Julie Young was standing by her dog, Pumpkin, when a coyote took it. They were a foot from the lanai door, on the concrete patio.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 30, 2019
Get used to coyote contact in East Bradenton

Central Park coyote attack illustrates need to protect small pets.

  • East County
  • News
The city will discuss ballot language for the referendum at its first meeting in June.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 19, 2018
City selects election date transition plan

If voters approve a referendum to move city elections to August and November, sitting commissioners will get an extra 18 months added to their terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
East County's Sarah Nicklis, Joshua Nicklis, Matthew Brannen and Elizabeth Nicklis sort folders during the backpack stuffing party.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 16, 2017
Grace Community Church in Lakewood Ranch fuels back-to-school benefit

Grace Community Church raises $15,000 for school children.

  • East County
  • News
Fred Kagi enjoys his time in the Longbeach Village during the winter months. He spends mid-May through mid-October in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 1, 2015
Q+A with Fred Kagi

He has only lived on Longboat for three years, but Hawaiian-shirt-wearing, bike-riding Fred Kagi is ready to embrace his new role as Longbeach Village Association’s president.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
@christina.sadler Herve all day. #OrchidBall
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Your Black Tie — 03.03.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
Julianne Garcia talks to Kiarra Womack on the way to the dugout.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2017
After hiatus, ODA softball progress starts to pay dividends

The program was revived by two students who just wanted to play the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 13, 2014
Army Corps MIA at Tiger Bay debate

Representatives of the city were left on their own to defend the merits of a proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Rum created hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 14, 2020
Siesta Key Rum switches from alcohol to sanitizer

The distillery began making hand sanitizer to donate to first responders and physicians.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2022
The best swimsuits to find in Lakewood Ranch

Beat the heat with a dip in the pool — while looking your best in one of these snazzy swimsuits, of course.

  • LWR Life
Brody Rose, a fifth grade student at Out-of-Door Academy, put together videos of his classmates performing and created a concert for Bay Village residents. Photo courtesy Neal Alfano
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 21, 2020
ODA student assembles virtual concert for retirement community

Brody Rose and his classmates typically perform at Bay Village of Sarasota once a month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • March 21, 2013
Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

  • Arts + Culture
Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota resident Robert Beckmann helps run SCF men's basketball practice on Oct. 23. He's the head assistant coach under Tom Parks.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2018
X's and O's: Local coach takes unusual path to collegiate ranks

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Matthew is churning through the Caribbean Sea.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 4, 2016
UPDATE: Hurricane Matthew targets Florida

The forecast for the tropical system has nudged northwest, moving its path over the venter of Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Bass Pro Shops plans to open a location east of I-75.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2016
Bass Pro moves forward with plans for Sarasota location

Bass Pro Outdoor World has applied for a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a store at at northeast corner of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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