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Video footage from the booking shows the officer repeatedly attempting to toss pieces of what appears to be food into a man's mouth.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 28, 2015
SPD officer under investigation after tossing food at arrestee

The Sarasota Police Department has placed an officer on leave after becoming aware of his treatment of an individual at the Sarasota County jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richie James
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out Braden River 6-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2017
St. Armands property sells after more than decade on market

House on Washington Drive closes at $3.5 million

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Les Urbanski with Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown, who won a raffle at the March 10 fundraiser and donated his winnings.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
City staff rallies support for co-worker

City staff organized a fundraiser to help support Les Urbanski and his family following his cancer diagnosis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although Doyle has advocated for the rezone of his property, he's still opposed to the city's proposal that would reclassify the shopping center site.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 15, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner opposes proposed city rezone

As the city considers rezoning the vacant commercial site to encourage redevelopment, the owner of the property wants to avoid a protracted public process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Most Rev. John Noonan celebrates Mass. Photos by Nick Friedman.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Keller Williams Select at Lakewood Ranch associates celebrate RED Day by volunteering at the Salvation Army in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2015
Business briefs

Hillstrom named in two lists of top physicians; Microsoft opens June 11 at UTC Mall; Taylor Morrison debuts new home collection; Keller Williams celebrates RED Day; Legend Senior Living program wins safety award

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words among Colony parties

Unicorp is offering owners four options to deed their units, but Association President Jay Yablon calls it "an attempted hostile takeover."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Marieb
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 2, 2010
Mustangs fall in district final

Lakewood Ranch boys soccer will face Tampa Jesuit tonight in the regional quarterfinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
In Sunday’s case, the caller said he was a 15-year-old boy who had just shot both of his parents and would kill himself and anyone that came near him because a bomb strapped to his chest was set to go off in minutes.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
Sheriff reports prank 911 call

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Officer reports resources were wasted Sunday to respond to a fake 911 call.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High football team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River Pirates fall short, make progress

The team fell to Port Charlotte 29-14 in its homecoming game Sept. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Detectives are seeking one or more suspects who fled in a white car with tinted windows, possibly a Kia Optima or Chevy Malibu, and a paper tag.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 12, 2013
Police investigate north Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two injured late Thursday, July 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Miner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2016
Manatee School Board races go to runoff

District 1 and District 3 seats will be determined in November.

  • East County
  • News
Since the Coon Key Bridge construction began, westbound traffic on the John Ringling Causeway has been stop-and-go during midday hours. Residents said conditions improve in the early morning and late afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2016
Troubled waters over Coon Key bridge construction

As residents express consternation over repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, a dispute has arisen over the timing of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects." Courtesy
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

  • Arts + Culture
John Goodman, former president of Sarasota Concert Association, died in 2019.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 29, 2014
John Goodman passes Sarasota Concert Association baton

John Goodman was the president of Sarasota Concert Association for eight years. In April, the association named Joy McIntyre as its new president.

  • Arts + Culture
Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to freeze the police pension plan by the end of September.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 25, 2013
Police debate service without a pension

A defined contribution option for Longboat Key union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including social security, toward their retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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