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Sarasota Police Chief called 'Operation Sarasota Cartel II' a "historic" program for the organization.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police uncover local drug ring

The Sarasota Police Department today unveiled the results of an operation the ended with 10 arrests and the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kim Seery, a Myakka City resident and treasurer for Preserve Our Wildlife Environment and Resources, doesn't want development to cross the Future Development Area Boundary line.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 8, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners continue discussion of Myakka boundary line

Commissioners listen to concerns about moving the Future Development Area Boundary line.

  • East County
  • News
Caitlin McMullen took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Caitlin McMullen took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 19, 2012
Nov. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Morning road detours; Gene Jaleski writes to Mayor Jim Brown; Manatee residents support food banks; Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo gives weekend recap

  • Longboat Key
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Dan Sidler has been the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's director of communications and marketing for five years. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance promotes Dan Sidler

Lakewood Ranch business group promotes five-year employee.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 19, 2010
Commission to approve roundabout funding

The funding request concerns a roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue and U.S. 41 roundabouts at 14th Street and 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shannon Staub made an emotional farewell speech to her constituents and fellow commissioners today.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2010
Staub announces retirement

In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Martinelli took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Martinelli took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Natalia Cava took this sunset photo from Bird Key Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Natalia Cava took this sunset photo from Bird Key Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Keith Reeves |
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch HOAs out of control

With all the real problems in the world today, why do we create aggravations for ourselves (by ourselves essentially) on trivial things such as shells and small signs?

  • East County
  • Opinion
City commissioners Liz Alpert, Willie Shaw and Shelli Freeland Eddie — who represent Sarasota's three districts — were sworn in Friday afternoon.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 15, 2015
New city commissioners sworn in at City Hall

New Sarasota city commissioners Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie — along with Mayor Willie Shaw — officially began their four-year terms following a ceremony today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Men were hard at work this morning adding awnings to the Cafe Epicure/Jolly building.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Face lift

Awnings are being installed on Cafe Epicure/Jolly today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Northern mockingbirds are fiercely territorial,  and will attack intruders many times their size, including hawks, domestic pets, and people. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Rozance, right, accepts the president's gavel from Susan McGuire.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 26, 2019
In conversation with Nancy Rozance

The President of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key talks goals and what drew her to the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claudia Weik took this sunset photo on Siesta Key Public Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Claudia Weik took this sunset photo on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Fish camp now in session

If boiled peanuts, pickled shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken tickle your fancy, head over to Owen's Fish Camp today for the fish shack's first day of business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 10, 2012
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • News
Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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