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Patrol officers like J.D. Miller have taken on additional responsibilities as the Sarasota Police Department has undergone staffing cuts over the past several years. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 28, 2013
City drafts new ordinance

The new law would replace a repealed ordinance that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
M&I Wealth Management played Wildcat Polo, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. Wildcat Polo won.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pirates at Polo

The Bright House Networks presented the Wayne Brown 8 Goal Tournament, Sunday, March 4, out at the Sarasota Polo Grounds. The tailgate theme was "Pirates at Polo".

  • East County
  • Sports
The Gulf-front Casey Key home at 1011 Casey Key Road has six bedrooms, six baths, four half-baths, a pool and 10,291 square feet of living area. It sold for $7,575, 000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 28, 2011
Casey Key home sells for $7.6 million

A home on Casey Key in Treasure Island Shores tops all real-estate transactions from July 11 to July 15. Ermon and Linda Pickard, of Savannah, Tenn., sold their home at 1011 Casey Key Road to Kenneth Rowe Investments Limited Partnership for $7,575,000. Built in 2004, it has six bedrooms, six baths, four-half baths, a pool and 10,291 square feet of living area.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2012
Obituary: Milton Lucow

Milton Lucow, of Sarasota, died May 28. He was 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: The long road home

Read a time line of the Ringling Bridge Project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2014
School boards collaborate on tech best practices

Local school boards collaborated to discover best practices in technology and teaching Common Core during a special meeting Aug. 13.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 3

Stan Singer captured this shot of a reflected sunset on Longboat Key along the shore at Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2016
East County weather page photo: March 3

Susan DeVictor, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo of the sun rising over Lake Summerfield.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

PHOTO GALLERY: "Kin Killing Kin" reception

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 22, 2012
Aug. 22: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Avery Johanning, Tucker Gravly, Grace Hollingsworth and Noelle Tenaglia sing the Kindergarten Song for parents in the sanctuary.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota hosted their annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 17 at the fellowship hall for the graduating preschoolers. In prior years parents organized a silent auction and celebration for the children but this year the silent auction was held at Michael's on East in April. Children enjoyed pizza, watermelon, and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida State DanceSport Championship Triple Crown Top Studio Empire Ballroom Studios' winning team. Cliff Roles Photography.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Dancing to the Stars; Pied piper gone pipe-less; In good company

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: The After Party

The Sarasota Film Festival concludes April 17 with an after party at Ceviche.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida |
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Darling submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Deborah Darling submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2009
Creator's Choice: James Griffin painter and illustrator

Creator's Choice: James Griffin painter and illustrator

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 10, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Purim Masquerade Ball and Polo Under the Palms.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 20, 2012
Dec. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Plane crash leaves pilot unscathed; Main Street building under contract; Marina Towers residents want event moved; Hunters kill 39 hogs in pilot hunt

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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