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Although overall crime increased by a little more than 5% between 2010 and 2011, the report notes that crime remains relatively low in Sarasota, and that even a modest increase in the number of crimes can raise the percentage in a disproportionate way.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Sheriff's Office releases 2011 crime report

Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight reflects on the accomplishments of the last year and looks for focus areas in the months to come.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 29, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.23.15

St. Armands Circle clinic variance requests revived; Island mayors wary of mainland growth

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The time the Cardinal Mooney High girls 400-yard freestyle relay team
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 21, 2013
Hop to options for Easter Sunday dining

Hop to options for Easter Sunday dining

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Unit 1201 at 888 Blvd. of the Arts has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,315 square feet of living area. It sold for $606,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 6, 2012
Three-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $1.2 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2010
Sarasota Beach home sells for $1.2 million

Salerno Development LLC sold the home at 456 Canal Road to Marc and Beth Orlando, of Mason, Ohio, for $1,187,500.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Where's Waldo? In Lakewood Ranch

A Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident took a new spin on his name Oct. 31, when he sported familiar attire to work at Easter Seals in Sarasota and to his weekly Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Left: Violinist James Ehnes has established himself as a major international soloist. Right: Conductor Mei-Ann Chen is the music director of the Memphis Symphony and the Chicago Sinfonietta. Courtesy photos.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 11, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Mei-Ann Chen and James Ehnes

It was a beautiful, breezy, sunny day at the tail-end of the Sarasota Orchestra's season, and the last thing I wanted to do was spend it in a dark concert hall.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 5, 2012
TIDBITES

LWR celebrates the holidays; In Venice, Kumo Japanese Steakhouse opens; Libby's continues its tradition of excellence; Another new place to eat; The Bijou Cafe receives prestigious distinction

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2014
City Commission to examine Pinellas shelter statistics

Commissioners will discuss Pinellas County Sheriff's Office statistical reports regarding its regional homeless shelter at Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tina Adams has been with the town of Longboat Key for 20 years. Photos by Sten Spinella.
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 14, 2019
After almost 20 years of service to Longboat Key, Tina Adams takes on new role

Fire EMS Liaison and PIO Tina Adams looks to make Longboat's emergency services more accessible to the public and the news media.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 6, 2015
Ringling Museum listed as one of the top 39 museums in the world

Buzzfeed selected the Sarasota institution among 39 of the best in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota High receives $50,000 tech boost

The donation will be used to buy Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire wireless graphing calculators for five Sarasota classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yaryna Klimchak
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 14, 2013
Your Neighbor: Betty Comora

A long white braid trails down Betty Comora's back as she plays a washboard with multiple instrument attachments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hiring is underway at the Shore in Longbeach Village.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 29, 2019
Shore begins hiring, aims to add parking

Owner says hiring could be done in June and restaurant could open by end of July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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