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The county is recruiting volunteers now to have on deck in case of an emergency.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 21, 2017
County looking for volunteers to help after disasters

The July 26 training session is part of a county effort to prepare for harder times.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 1, 2017
Restaurant Depot plans on hold

County, applicant disagree on owner disclosures required.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Want to join the Youth Opera?

Placement classes for singers who plan to join the Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Aug. 26 through Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A white, four-door Toyota attempted to make a left turn while heading eastbound on Fruitville Road onto Beneva Road. The Toyota was hit by a SCAT bus and a Chevrolet pickup truck driving westbound on Fruitville.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 21, 2011
UPDATE: Crash at Fruitville Road & Beneva Road Intersection

Sarasota police are investigating the crash that occurred today at 12:36 p.m., involving three vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch junior Denali Schappacher celebrates with her teammates after hitting her first over-the-fence home run during the Class 8A-District 8 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs junior finally can say, "It's outta here!"

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Akin, Connor Crandall, Carolyn Tudor and Tammy Swafford wait in line.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hand Foundation and other Sarasota charities hosted a Back-to-School Backpack Brigade Saturday, August 2, at the Boys and Girls Club. Hundreds of volunteers helped back backpacks and organizing supplies. The volunteers filled more than 1,500 backpacks with school supplies that will be given away to area children in need. 'I feel really happy,' said Savannah Loukota as she handed out notebooks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

Teen drowns in Crystal Sands condo pool; Crosswalks functional but not complete; STAC seeks public input on tree policy

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A red tide bloom struck the shores of Sarasota County’s barrier islands in September and didn’t subside until April.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 11, 2017
Red tide questions surface at Siesta gathering

It’s hardly a new phenomenon — in fact, it’s been around for thousands of years — but Siesta Key residents fear red tide blooms are getting worse.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Steve Stephens
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Memorial Day

Sarasota Yacht Club helped celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 as if it were any other day at the pool - but with the help of live music, a bounce house and an inflatable slide. Children had their faces painted, and even some adults, too.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 25, 2014
SCAT plans for new shelters at Siesta Beach

The project, which will face the County Commission March 5, will not conflict with the ongoing Siesta Beach Renovations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Corey Shenkin submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Osprey.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Morning Glory

Corey Shenkin submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat and Tony Crincoli walk their suitcases back to their Bay Isles home.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 14, 2017
Snowbirds worried, watched Irma from afar

As Hurricane Irma neared Florida, Longboat Key snowbirds had no choice but to watch from miles away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Suzette Jennings Blue and Chuck Rice pose together Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 38th annual “Pioneer Day” Picnic. Rice wore his old Sarasota High School ball cap to the event.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: "Pioneer Picnic" Day

The Rotary Club of Sarasota held the 38th annual 'Pioneer Day' Picnic Sunday, Oct. 7, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ilona Maegdefrau submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Quite a Show

Ilona Maegdefrau submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 7, 2018
Cops Corner: Time to go inside

A roundup of the week's most interesting police reports from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Oct. 25, Joel Fried, a Siesta resident who also saw Legoman on the beach that morning, did some sleuthing of his own and found the Ego Leonard website with images similar to the Legoman.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Island Beat: Legoman puts international spotlight on Siesta Key

From coast to coast and across Europe, it appears Legoman has drawn even more attention to the Key than the No. 1 beach ranking this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 825 Tropical Circle in Siesta Beach has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 5,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2012
Siesta Beach home sells for $3.3 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Walter and Lorry Eible, of Sarasota, sold their home at 825 Tropical Circle to Timothy Ng, of Sarasota, for $3.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Anne Chauvet owns Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 9, 2011
Small Business of the Year finalist: Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota

Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota was named Small Business of the Year finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • June 21, 2012
Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

Matt's List: five Sarasota secrets to looking incredible

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