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Greta the Great White will be one of the eight sculptures on display at Mote starting in December. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 22, 2017
Artistic sea debris headed to Mote

In December, “Sea Debris: Awareness through Art” featuring “Washed Ashore" will go on display at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has started planning a new facility that would include fleet maintenance.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 7, 2013
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to present facility study

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Tuesday will present a study to county commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 8, that calls for the agency to double its facility space.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gus waits for a birthday treat with his friends Lilly, Louie, Taffy, and Lido. Photo courtesy of Denise Creedon.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 16, 2018
Happy birthday, Gus!

The Country Club Shores dog celebrated with his furry friends and plenty of treats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2019
Mustangs football gets rain-soaked victory over Dixie Hollins

The weather made things sloppy, but Lakewood Ranch's defense held firm.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High Principal Paul Burns will not return to the school after winter break.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 5, 2017
Riverview High principal leaving for job with state

Dr. Paul Burns will start with the Florida Department of Education Jan. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 17, 2009
Mattison's receives downtown residents' support

Restaurant owner Paul Mattison has appealed for help after a city-code crackdown forced him to stop his live entertainment at Mattison's City Grille earlier than he's had to in seven years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Winding River resident Stacy Norkin enjoys learning about touch therapy, which she will practice on her daughter, Ava. She says it will help Ava relax at bedtime.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Bradenton therapist has just the right touch

Woman says Nurturing Touch program has many benefits for children.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.5.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch sophomore center LaDhazia Williams finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Lady Mustangs 78-15 victory over rival Braden River Dec. 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Braden River

The Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team cruised to a 78-15 victory over rival Braden River Dec. 4. Sophomore center LaDhazia Williams scored 24 points and hauled in 10 rebounds to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Junior point guard Kailyn Scully had 16 points, five rebounds and three steals. Junior forward Elise Spiller added 15 points, five rebounds and five steals.

  • East County
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George Armstrong
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

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  • By Zara Barrie |
  • December 19, 2013
Factory Girl: Boutique binging

Factory Girl: Boutique binging

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
$4 million beach project questioned

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission Monday a north-end beach project is needed to protect Longboat residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A developer has been selected to teardown and rebuild the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2013
Colony subcommittee picks developer

A committee has chosen Stamford, Conn.-based JHM Financial Group LLC to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“I wanted to show them a solution that won’t cost taxpayers any money,” Eric Robinson said. “It is technically possible.”
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 5, 2015
YouTube channel offers school board meetings online

Eric Robinson is uploading Sarasota County School Board recordings to his own channel for public viewing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lorraine Road, which is unpaved south of University Parkway, will become a four-lane road that connects to Fruitville Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2016
SMR digs new territory

SMR begins Waterside, its first major residential project in Sarasota County this month.

  • East County
  • News
Joan Partridge learned how to make hand blown glass pieces after moving to Longboat Key about 25 years ago.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat artist has passion for paint

From hand blown glass to pastel paintings, Joan Partridge has always been artistic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A saltwater lagoon is central to the property.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 23, 2021
Unicorp proposes further changes to St. Regis

The new proposal would allow two of the 69 units in the condominium towers to be tourism units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2009
Longboat chief hires new officers

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announces two new police hires and says one more is on the way.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Some residents in the Presidio, Riviera and Siena sections of Country Club at Lakewood Ranch say truck traffic has increased and is increasing the noise they hear.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Lakewood Ranch homeowners sound off on traffic volume

Country Club homeowners want solutions for traffic noise along Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
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