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Scott Patrick is one of several officers responsible for patrolling the area west of the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Circle leaders call for increased police presence

Businesses on St. Armands Circle are worried about the police attention the area is receiving, a problem the Sarasota Police Department is working to address — within reason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Brenner is vice mayor of the town of Longboat Key.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2011
Brenner makes recommendations for budget surplus

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner's suggestions address the town's $52,400 surplus for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Crew's Monica Whitehouse and Rosa Kemp finished third in the women's lightweight 2x at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials April 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2016
Local rowers revel in success

Sarasota Crew rowers finish third at U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 18, 2016
Barrier island elected officials draft lists of possible solutions to congestion

The lists include items leaders want included in an upcoming FDOT study as well as measures that may be implemented over the short term to ease traffic problems.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Ultimate Sports Fan October winner; Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame; Mooney blanks Sarasota Christian

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve John, the citrus production manager for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, shows the competitors how roping a steer is done.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2017
SMR Cup riders know the ropes in Lakewood Ranch

Annual competition matches cowboys against polo players in several events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2010
Gulf and Bay Club condo sells for $1 million

Robert and Eleanor Wolfe, trustees, sold the Unit 401 condominium at 5740 Midnight Pass Road to Bella Vista Gulf and Bay Corp. for $1.06 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Greg Kveton is confident that his development firm and city staff can come to a workable agreement to proceed with the project at 33 S. Palm.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
DeMarcay developer pushes forward with high-rise

Despite a setback in the quest to obtain a building permit and a looming deadline, the developer behind a proposed Palm Avenue condominium is determined to find a solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,872 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 13, 2012
Home in Mira Mar sells for $1.45 million

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Marek and Grazyna Piekos, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7909 Midnight Pass Road to Stephen Witzer, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Zack Summerall is this week's standout player.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian nets win; Cougars win on the road; Lady Thunder sweeps Lady Tornadoes; Rams hold on for win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 10, 2009
Photo of the day: Soldier salute

Can you guess where in Sarasota this holiday photo was taken Tuesday, Nov. 11?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicole Gilman, Alejandro Cardona, Liam Donovan, Stephen Gilman, and Keira and Ava Donovan
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Springfest

Families enjoyed the warm weather at the 8th annual Sarasota Springfest Saturday, March 1. The festival was held in Palmer Ranch and included a dance floor, egg hunt and craft areas. The fun began early Saturday morning with a 5K walk and run, which raised money for the Sheriff's Activities League.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
chalk
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 12, 2014
Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

Event Preview: Sarasota Chalk Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Natalie Gorji.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

East County High 5 Moments: 01.11.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Granthon and Chris Brown are responsible for two of the three new restaurants slated for the Siesta Village.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 1, 2018
Business owners work to bring new restaurant options to Siesta

A resort-casual steakhouse, a made-to-order pizza place and a sports bar and grill are coming to the Village this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chuck Comstock took this photo from the Serenoa Golf Club in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock took this photo from the Serenoa Golf Club in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 16, 2013
In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Retired Army Col. Jack Gerber has used adaptive rowing for two years to increase his strength and mobility after experiencing a stroke in 2008.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 1, 2013
Smooth waters

Joe Dobson founded the Sarasota Adaptive Rowing Program in 2011 to share his love of the sport with people of all physical abilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Paul Dezzi reminded the audience that the fire station is open 24/7. Residents should never be afraid of inconveniencing emergency responders.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 26, 2017
Aging in Paradise steps up to prevent falls

The resource center hosted its first Falls Risk and Prevention Forum on July 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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