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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Cops Corner 02.10.11

The victim was attending the Mud Festival when two men approached him. One suspect attacked the victim first and was then joined by the other suspect.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Co-Chairs Donna and Sydney Koffman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 20, 2015
ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala

The Animal Rescue Coalition in Sarasota, Florida, hosted a fundraiser in honor of dogs and cats and low-cost spay and neuter services in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2016
Longboat Key : Obituaries

Frederick Gentner and John "Jack" Nothacker died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 17, 2016
City issues SOS to boat owners

Time is running out for owners of three boats that stranded following severe weather in January to claim their vessels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photographer and nurse Gigi O'Dea photographs Hailey Cassella for her 1-year-old photo shoot, as her parents, Heather and David, watch. O'Dea reserves outside photo sessions for her neighbor's backyard and has brought props, including chicks and rabbits.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2016
Community snapshot: A friendship blooms

Country Creek neighbors mix their passions of photography, gardening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2014
Circle sees new events regulations

A protracted discussion about managing events in St. Armands Circle Park has neared its conclusion as the City Commission established a new series of rules for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffrey Wright visits Ringling College to discuss his career and the art of film acting
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 7, 2015
A Wright Turn: Jeffrey Wright talks acting, filmmaking and Africa

Jeffrey Wright, Ringling College of Art and Design, Taia Peace Foundation, Africa, film, acting, theater

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Gas leak found at Island Court

While Longboat Key Fire Rescue located a gas leak in the 3400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Wednesday, a family was evacuated from a nearby home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that a man she had been living with for two years acquired her online banking password and stole $44,600 from her bank account over the course of 18 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Uriel Quiles |
  • March 2, 2012
Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

Are Your Running Shoes Ready for Some Action?

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  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of home runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team hit in its 8-2 victory over Venice Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 31, 2014
London Bay Homes buys four homesites on Siesta Key

The Naples and Sarasota homebuilder will build four West Indies-style homes in Spice Bay on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SIA President Tony Romanus in the median where work had already begun before the county stopped it.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 3, 2015
Siesta Isles Association seeks to uproot county’s order

The county giveth, and the county taketh away.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Patton Park will encompass Kent Lake, seen here. A patch of land near the entrance to Bridgewater will be the main park area with a pavilion and other amenities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Patton Park completes new Lakewood Ranch trail system

SMR is developing four new parks, all to be finished by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 29, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 5 Recap

The highlights of this week's episode of "Siesta Key" include a budding romance, Bimini trip plans and a "break" between our favorite couple — oh my!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2011
Key license-plate cameras to reduce crime, raise funds

APRIL FOOLS -- Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that would give Key residents exclusive rights to the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Longboat Key burglaries decrease 62.5%; Holiday schedule changes

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Our View

Alternative to more Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Power lines along Gulf of Mexico Drive could be buried if voters decide to pay for the costs involved.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2014
Underground utility system sparks interest

All seven commissioners are willing to investigate an underground utility system along Gulf of Mexico Drive and let voters decide if they are willing to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
GWIZ
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2013
Our View

Scott-Crist: Freedom-State; Democrat dilemma; Extreme? Extremely wrong

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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