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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Todd Barton

Barton is challenging longtime sarasota County Clerk Karen Rushing for the position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Video footage from the Sarasota County jail showed the officer repeatedly throwing food at a handcuffed individual.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2015
Following food-tossing incident, Sarasota officer resigns

The Sarasota Police Department announced today that Officer Andrew Halpin resigned 15 minutes prior to a scheduled interview with internal affairs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2019
Spreading holiday cheer

Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch residents spread holiday cheer with parade.

  • East County
  • News
Spectators to football games and other sporting events must use clear bags now for their belongings. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 29, 2019
Manatee County School District imposes 'clear bag' policy

Spectators at athletic events must carry belongings in clear bags starting tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Writer, producer and director John McElroy with actor Cassandra Calo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

  • Arts + Culture
City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 18, 2019
Temple Beth Israel deals out game day

The annual event brought 80 women to the temple March 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
Hot Shots

The winning photos from the Lens on Lakewood Ranch capture the spirit and tranquility of life out east.

  • LWR Life
Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody held roundtable discussions with  Lakewood Ranch residents in March.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 10, 2020
Brain Health Initiative pilot study takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents will receive requests to participate in Brain Health Initiative pilot study.

  • East County
  • News
Mario Mendoza said he and his family pride themselves on being nerds. This shirt, featuring a right angle — making him always "right" — was perfect when he wore it the day before the Math Florida Standard Assessments on May 6.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
New Bashaw principal looks for potential in East County

"He’s fabulous and I’m sad to see him go."

  • East County
  • Schools
The relatively new Urbanite Theatre, which opened in April with Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will bring four new plays to the Sarasota community including another U.S. premiere collaboration with playwright Jordan.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 14, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Urbanite's second season will include U.S. and regional premieres of four adventurous and challenging theatrical works: "Freak," "Lungs," "Stupid F#*%ing Bird" and "The Drowning Girls."

  • Arts + Culture
Gibson
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack Gibson

Key resident Jack Gibson has been playing golf for over 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: The After Party

The Sarasota Film Festival concludes April 17 with an after party at Ceviche.

  • Sarasota
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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
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota County lifts recreational burn ban

Thanks to the start of seasonal rains, the ban was lifted after more than a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
K-Kids 'egg-cited' for Easter

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids program brought their excitement for Easter March 26, to 15 children staying at a local Salvation Army shelter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy Morton said the new technology will make it easier for buyers to get information about a home.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2010
First TAG sign goes on home resale

Cindy Morton, an agent with Signature Sotheby's International Realty, planted the first TAG sign at her listing in The Dominion in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
County plans new signal for Edgewater entrance

The county says the traffic signal, given a budget of $400,000, will increase safety at the University Parkway intersection.

  • East County
  • News
Nine canines and their human companions graduated at the ceremony.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2015
Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates graduates at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballrooom

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Buying a Father's Day gift for dad can sometimes be a challenge. BT has you covered.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 10, 2014
Hot Flash: Gifts for dad

With Father's Day coming up June 15, we rounded up great gift ideas for dad.

  • Arts + Culture
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