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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nathan Skiles poses in front of a few of his pieces featured in the exhibit.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 21, 2011
Today is last day for Arts Center exhibit

The Ringling College of Art and Design Creatives exhibit closes today after two months at the Arts Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 27, 2015
Our View: Traffic talk is cheap

And once again, the city of Sarasota and Bradenton Beach do nothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Super Bowl in Sarasota

TWIS Tour Guide: Super Bowl in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch's Amelia Lyons gained confidence by attending group exercise classes at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. She loves them so much — and wants to help others achieve their goals — that she became a YMCA fitness instructor.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2017
Right expectations, right goals create recipe for success

East County residents share their tips for ways to achieve a healthy life.

  • Health
Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Cops Corner 3.11.10

Logged down 7:10 p.m. - 3400 block of Clark Drive. Suspicious Incident. A caller reported that someone put several large logs in the middle of the road. It's believed the suspect did it to stop passing drivers to try to rob them.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
‘A Kaleidoscope of Color' is on display until Aug. 5. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 13, 2018
Circus costume designs of Miles White take center ring at The Ringling

This Ringling exhibit, "A Kaleidoscope of Color," celebrates costume designer Miles White, who forever changed the circus with his use of color and movement-friendly designs.

  • Arts + Culture
Santa will make several appearances throughout the month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 7, 2010
Siesta Key crime down this year

Calls for service on the Key fell about 25% year-to-year, partially due to the cold winter and spring.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Snowy plover nests were roped off last week near Siesta Key’s Beach Access No. 7.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 21, 2011
County will take steps to protect plover nests

Someone on Siesta Key may have intentionally walked up to a snowy plover nest and stepped on two eggs, crushing them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
i-Ride Sarasota's top destinations have been downtown supermarkets, including the Whole Foods on First Street.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2017
Downtown circulator revs up for season

Seven months after launching, those involved with i-Ride Sarasota are optimistic about the free transit service's chances at succeeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Town commission wants permanent peacock fix

As the peacock population rises again in the Village, commissioners want town staff to investigate how to fix the problem for good.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 5, 2013
How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

How to Plan Your SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL Weekend

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 29, 2013
Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

Home Resource: Sarasota’s own fringe theatre

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Welcome Back: The Best of Cops Corner

The best Cops Corner items of the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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