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Melinda Sullivan. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2013
'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist joins cast of 'Pulse'

Top ten finalist from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" joins Asolo Rep's cast of "Noah Racey's Pulse."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 11, 2013
Detectives investigate early morning shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting reported near the 3300 block of Central Avenue after 3 a.m. Monday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: David Schmidt

David Schmidt, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Police seek homeless man for robbery

Police allege 35-year-old Gregory Thompson threatened a teller at a downtown Sarasota Fifth Third Bank Wednesday, April 10, and fled on foot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Harold Ronson and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Dix
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2014
'We Are The Marines'

That is how Maj. Brian Dix introduced 'The Commandant's Own' U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps July 4, at Avery Fisher Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Witnesses say a man in a black ski mask wielding a semi-automatic handgun robbed the Subway at 1154 N. Washington Blvd. Saturday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 21, 2014
Authorities seek armed robbery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for a man suspected robbing a Subway on North Washington Boulevard at gunpoint Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has lifted the no-swim advisory at north Lido Beach.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 17, 2014
County lifts no-swim advisory for north Lido

Sarasota County health officials received test results Monday, that showed the water quality on north Lido Beach met state and federal standards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives sponsorship

Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center recently received a $10,000 platinum lead sponsorship from Sarasota Bay Club, a luxury retirement community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jacky and Blake Shenbaum are regulars at Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Bayfront Children's Fountain reopens

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park reopened Friday, after renovations due to a faulty mechanical part.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Libraries, the Sarasota County History Center, recreation centers, Arlington Pool, Payne Park and Knights Trail Park will be closed on Dec. 24, and Dec. 25.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 19, 2013
County offices to close for holidays

Sarasota County offices will be closed, and Sarasota County Area Transit will cease operations for part of next week.

  • Sarasota
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Savanah Doyle, right
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2013
Occasions: Sweet 16: Savanah Doyle

To see your own wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth annoucements in the East County Observer, send your information to [email protected].

  • East County
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Community Haven Chairman Ted Bogusz, President and CEO Marla Doss and Tom Rees help cut the ribbon.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Community Haven celebrates new school

ommunity Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc. celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Selby Day School with a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released a photo of the suspect in burglary attempts near Bee Ridge Park.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 23, 2013
Deputies seek burglary suspect

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released a photo of the suspect in burglary attempts near Bee Ridge Park.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
School board

Please send your school and classroom news, events and extraordinary efforts to Community Editor Harriet Sokmensuer, [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Constance Carol Newbeck, 42, was arrested by Sarasota County deputies for using a firearm to demand cash and three cartons of cigarettes from her ex-sister-in-law.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 28, 2013
Arrest made in 7-Eleven robbery

Sarasota County deputies arrested the 42-year-old ex-sister-in-law of the clerk who was robbed Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Volunteers with the Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2013
Day of Hope

The city of Sarasota recognized Church of the Redeemer for serving the community's homeless and at-risk children at its third annual Day of Hope, held in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Sarasota Police have charged 59-year-old Leonard Rubinstein with attempting to practice medicine without a valid license.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 10, 2013
Sarasota Police raid cosmetic-surgery office

The Sarasota Police Department charges Leonard A. Rubinstein for operating his Siesta Drive practice with a revoked license.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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