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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino announces the end of Operation Fresh Start, as Capt. Corinne Stannish looks on.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 15, 2016
Sarasota police arrest 35 alleged drug dealers

The Sarasota Police Department this month concluded Operation Fresh Start, which resulted in the arrest of felons with more than 300 previous convictions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Stolen bulldog on his way home after leading Sarasota police to burglary suspects

Maggie was stolen from a California owner in 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city will work to preserve the nearby butterfly garden when it demolishes the pavilion at Gillespie Park.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 23, 2020
Gillespie Park pavilion slated for demolition

The city has the neighborhood's support as it plans to remove a shade structure from the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Workers installed sod April 20 over dirt exposed because of construction.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Lakewood Ranch condo project scrapped?

Is The Lakeshore luxury condo project in Lakewood Ranch on hold or for sale?

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.24.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 8, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High softball team makes the final four

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its second-consecutive trip to the state semifinals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
  • By John McGuire |
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior offensive tackle Sam Jackson verbally committed to the University of Central Florida in July.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 31, 2016
Blind (side) faith

Mustang coaches, players believe their senior left tackle can handle all challenges.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 2, 2010
Cultural remix

DJ Pram learned a long time ago that American dance tracks mixed with Bollywood beats keep parties hopping - no matter the crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.8.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Bruno Giuranna performs every year. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • April 22, 2019
Final La Musica concert offers a kaleidoscope of musical emotions

The 2019 La Musica International Chamber Music Festival ended on the right note.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Block Party & Club Day draws huge crowd

Lakewood Ranch Block Party and Club Day offers residents a look at communities to live in, clubs to join and businesses around the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 1, 2020
5981 Emerald Harbor Drive: Yahn home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Fowler (right) will be honored at the 14th-annual Dick Vitale Gala. Photo courtesy ESPN.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 1, 2019
Chris Fowler 'very flattered' by Dick Vitale Gala honor

ESPN's Chris Fowler said he is 'very flattered' by receiving his Dick Vitale Gala honor.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ben Hur de Bernaville, shown with Olissio Zoppe, will be featured at Cirque Ma'Ceo, which has been extended through March 3.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 6, 2019
Rare draft horse on display at Cirque Ma’Ceo in Sarasota

Boulonnais draft horse makes debut at Big Cat Habitat & Gulf Coast Sanctuary as Cirque Ma'Ceo extended through March 3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 13, 2020
Longboat Key resident turns 99

Friends and neighbors came together to celebrate Larry Rivkin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Murray and Alice Blueglass
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 9, 2019
Blueglasses celebrate 50 years

The secret formula is "love, love, love."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 5, 2017
After-school activities canceled Friday in Sarasota County

Schools are scheduled to remain open, but district officials will be making a decision the afternoon of Sept. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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