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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

Beach assessment planned for Friday; Community Center celebrates first year; Brown bucks county requests

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to Sarasota Police Capt. Paul Sutton, at approximately 10:30 a.m., a construction worker discovered the suspect ransacking a home in the 300 block of North Washington Drive.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 20, 2012
Wet-suit burglar on St. Armands eludes police

Police searched the area this morning for a burglar who possibly swum away from authorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Despite questions about its longterm financial solvency, Nathan Benderson Park continues to win state planning honors and secure major sporting events.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 3, 2014
Benderson Park wins state planning award

Sarasota County officials will accept the Outstanding Development Award at the Florida Planning and Zoning Association's 62nd annual state conference Friday, June 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby left little of America's No. 1 Beach exposed Monday, June 24 as the surf stretched more than 100 feet north of Siesta Key Beach lifeguard stands. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby dominates Key'

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 12, 2012
April 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboaters having fun and supporting a cause at the Lawn Party
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 6, 2017
In the end, well worth it

Every year, the Lawn Party organizers fret and worry about how they’re going to pull it off. It’s a miracle — of American generosity, volunteerism and capitalism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Hugh Wolff. Courtesy photo.
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 21, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota Music Festival wins for everyone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Courtesy photo.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 1, 2015
Margaret Urciuoli remembered for weaving together community

Margaret “Maggie” Urciuoli, 73, of Casey Key and formerly of New York City, N.Y. and Greenwich, Conn., died Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Cadets practice with the software they will use during the CyberPatriot Competition in October.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
School Board 9.24.15

SMA cadets prepare for CyberPatriot competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: John Alexander Connor

John Alexander Connor, 89, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
FRENCH CONNECTION. Patrick Enright visited his uncle, Frank Enright, this summer in Paris and caught up on their Observer news near the Eiffel Tower.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. YOUROBSERVER.COM/ITSREADEVERYWHERE

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Sarasota Scullers garner gold

The Sarasota Scullers secured a win at the 2011 Head of Indian Creek Regatta, Oct. 23, in Miami.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2014
Chain of Command

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron celebrated its 62nd 'Change of Watch' Tuesday, Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 20, 2013
Sarasota County Commission OKs Casey Key home

Sarasota County commissioners approved a variance for a property on Casey Key during a March 19 public hearing, for a stilted two-story home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 21

Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents, worried about the potential effects of dredging Big Pass, have made several unsuccessful challenges to the plans. City officials maintain there is no evidence the project will negatively affect Siesta Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 20, 2019
Judge rules in favor of Big Pass dredging

For the third time, a circuit court judge has rejected Siesta Key residents' attempts to challenge the city of Sarasota's Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Players Centre's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" keeps the biblical story moving with pace and pizazz.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 20, 2019
'Dreamcoat' exudes smart storytelling fun

'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' delivers parody — not mockery — and a sweet story at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Director Iain Webb (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 14, 2014
Sarasota Ballet secures its future for 10 more years

Sarasota Ballet signs director Iain Webb, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian for 10-year contract.

  • Arts + Culture
Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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