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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 15, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.15.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Kennedy Legler

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The northbound lane in the 2800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive is being rerouted while a wastewater pipe is repaired.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 6, 2011
Leaky pipes create GMD congestion

Leaking wastewater pipes under Gulf of Mexico Drive are creating construction zones along the island's most traveled road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 22, 2011
Comment: Olivia Ortiz deserving of state title

Three years ago, I walked into Lakewood Ranch High and met 'Spider Legs' for the first time. It's an interview I'll never forget.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 15, 2017
City lifts boil water advisory for barrier islands

The water was tested and is safe to drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The tornado watch also mentions the possibility of  hail. Radar image courtesy National Weather Service.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota under tornado watch; Skyway closed

The advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. today, the National Weather Service announced. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, right,  speaks with Don Goudy, of Veritas! Pest Management, who attended a presentation by Putnam Sept. 27, at the Polo Grill and Bar.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2016
Bug continues to squeeze citrus industry

Mixon Fruit Farms begins to diversify with bamboo as citrus industry fails.

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn Bendell's artwork included many portraits in her Arts Center years but expanded into more abstract styles after moving to Santa Fe, N.M.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2012
Historic art-ifacts

Village residents Winnie Nelon and Carol Weiss have gathered an exhibit that focuses on four key figures in the Arts Center's 60-year history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2015
News briefs

North end coalition hosts forum; Commission approves attorney contract change; Commission OKs canal survey

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jen Blanco Since being named the Sarasota Sharks new head coach, Brent Arckey has been overseeing 16 practices a week.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2014
Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 17, 2012
SCORES: Sarasota Crew wins state championship

The Sarasota Crew collected 11 medals en route to winning the 2012 FSRA State Sculling Championship April 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: New businesses

The good news this summer: New businesses and developers are investing in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
One of Barbara Koetsier’s favorite accomplishments as co-chair of Aging in Paradise is helping establish Matinee Movies on the Key.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Barbara Koetsier

Barbara Koetsier began her three-year term as Aging in Paradise co-chair in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian coach Brett Mitchell watches his team's game against Southeast High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2018
Blazers soccer team cares more about development than its record

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brian Kenney stands in front of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently 85% vacant.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 27, 2011
Energy source

Brian Kenney's work uniform is often a T-shirt, jeans and Converse sneakers. At 35, he's younger than the average Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee School Board District 3: Mary Foreman

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Dean, Brice Easton, John Rivera and Johnny Reid get in a running stance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2017
Mustangs boys 4x800 relay team records second-fastest time in the country

The foursome finished in 7:45.58 at the Pepsi Florida Relays.

  • East County
  • Sports
SaraSolo performer Steve McAllister recently played Will Rogers at the Players Centre. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2018
SaraSolo Festival spotlights the creative possibilities of the individual performer

This year's lineup of brave solo performers offers something for everyone, from folk music to on-the-spot art creation.

  • Arts + Culture
Lennar Homes' former sales center for Lakewood National is being converted into a Sheriff's Office substation. It's expected to open by mid-October.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2018
Manatee Sheriff's Office adds Lakewood Ranch satellite station

Former Lennar sales center will temporarily house the substation.

  • East County
  • News
"Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe was very grassroots but fun," says Apphia Campbell of the first year. "It was nice to be a part of something at the beginning — I have more appreciation for it now that I started my own theater group."
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 11, 2014
Spotlight: Campbell finds her voice in new production

Apphia Campbell made her return to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe June 10, when she opened the one-woman show, "Black Is The Color Of My Voice."

  • Arts + Culture
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