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Those who live and work near Selby Five Points Park say that crime has been reduced and that transients are virtually non-existent since the city removed six benches from the park three months ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 13, 2011
City to revisit Five Points benches

The majority of downtown residents and business leaders agree that the atmosphere in Selby Five Points Park has improved since benches were removed three months ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Jim Hill performs on the cornet in preparation for American Fanfare that was held July 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2021
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble ends long pandemic layoff

American Fanfare at the Sarasota Opera House was the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble first performance since the pandemic began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 18, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No parking, no fishing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
If students can't handle the maneuver, they crush cones instead of other cars or people. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 23, 2016
BRAKES brings teen hands-on driving school to East County

Bradenton Motorsports Park will host BRAKES, which puts teens in emergency and panic driving situations, in May.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Gilburne, 49, was bat mitzvahed Oct. 16, at Temple Emanu-El.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 20, 2012
All grown up again

At 49 years old, Cindy Gilburne reaches Jewish adulthood when she becomes a bat mitzvah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 9, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's 'Journeys to Genius': Shostakovich

It's been only a few seasons since Sarasota Orchestra began its "Journeys to Genius" series.

  • Arts + Culture
At a site near 12th Street and Orange Avenue, crews are grinding down storm debris for disposal. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 17, 2017
City concludes post-Irma debris collection

The city has reinstated its regular residential yard waste rules after collecting more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 19, 2016
Theater Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'

Prejudice and pride in the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's latest production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sgt. Gary Kraayenbrink, left, coaches a SWAT competitor across an obstacle at a September inter-agency competition. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 3, 2013
Retention tops sheriff's priorities

Sheriff Tom Knight is taking steps to maintain his most valuable resource - people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tuttle Walkway
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2017
Top Story - August: Longboat rocked by double homicide

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
This condition of the municipal parking lot located in Siesta Key Village created some parking problems during the Siesta Fiesta.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 8, 2012
Village lot gets chance at new paint

The municipal lot behind Siesta Market in the Village, which is maintained by Sarasota County, will be included in a $500,000 omnibus transportation bill that will be voted on this summer.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
"Baritones Unbound" runs through June 29, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 11, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Baritones Unbound'

'Baritones Unbound' is making a joyful noise in the latest Asolo Rep production.

  • Arts + Culture
Nancy Mazzarese. Photo by Kelsey Grau
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 26, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nancy Mazzarese

A recent transplant to Longboat Key, Nancy Mazzarese is making fast work of giving back to her new community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • April 11, 2013
Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

Embracing Our Differences sends diversity message loud and clear

  • Arts + Culture
Although a group of residents is trying to strengthen an argument to save the structure, the city this week approved a permit for the demolition of the GWIZ building.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 13, 2018
GWIZ preservation battle continues

As the city moves to demolish the former Selby Library building, preservation advocates are exhausting their options to save it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maddie Koczersut makes the winning throw for her team.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 16, 2018
Dodging for good

Lakewood Ranch high school students give back to a local charity.

  • East County
  • News
Danae, Nash and Chris Koeper
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 15, 2020
On Longboat Key, town wishes young resident happy birthday

A fire truck, police vehicle and public works vehicle drove by on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
As part of her plans for growth, Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could offer a museum-like experience to draw repeat customers.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 14, 2014
Selby Gardens hires new CEO

Jennifer Rominiecki will bring 15 years of experience with the New York Botanical Garden to Sarasota, as she steps in as the new CEO of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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