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The National Night Out Against Crime will be held tonight at Payne Park/Sarasota Police Headquarters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 2, 2011
Night Out Against Crime tonight

The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to come to Payne Park tonight to participate in National Night Out Against Crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote educators designed the traveling ‘Sanctuary Reef’ exhibit. Photo by Jason Robertshaw.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 14, 2010
Mote 'Sanctuary Reef' exhibit opens tomorrow

The traveling exhibit gives a shrimp's-eye view of a coral reef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 18, 2012
Cannons Marina offers treasure fer talkin' like a pirate

The first 20 customers who use pirate lingo will get a free hat in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Selby Library is one of two places you can catch the county's free workshop on starting a business.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 5, 2017
Learn how to start a business in Sarasota County

The Dec. 6 workshop will answer your questions about everything from occupancy rates to tax requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The next free CPR course will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 at north fire station. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 9, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue to continue CPR classes

The next free CPR course will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 19 at north fire station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Early voting is underway and concludes Nov. 5.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2016
Early Longboat Key voting ends Nov. 5

On the Nov. 8 Election Day, Sarasota and Manatee counties will offer free bus transportation to the polls.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bradenton's Zanthia Monroe tries on glasses with help from Sarasota volunteer Jenny King.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • November 11, 2016
RAM clinic services hundreds at Manatee Technical College

Local residents can receive free medical care through Sunday

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Animal Services hopes shelter dogs will find a forever home with a veteran, because of adoption specials offered Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 21, 2015
Animal Services salutes veterans with free adoptions

Manatee County Animal Services is offering free dog and puppy adoptions to military men and women and local law enforcement, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Jan. 9

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2013
Aug. 2: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Judge orders sale of Nadel property; Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness; Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday; Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services during "Try Transit Day," Friday, April 25.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2014
FDOT promotes public transportation with free bus rides

As part of the FDOT's attempt to boost public transportation, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services Friday, April 25.

  • East County
  • News
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 26, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 26

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 26

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Our view: The never-ending debate

Many supporters of public education find it heretical for anyone not to support extending the one-mill school property tax in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jamie Loring started on the mound for the Storm 01 team in its first single-elimination game Sept. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 28, 2011
Suncoast Storm defends home turf

Twenty-six teams from throughout the region flocked to Lakewood Ranch for the Suncoast Storm's USSSA I Heart Softball Fall Kickoff Sept. 24-25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Formerly the Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team, the team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 9, 2013
Suncoast Storm has a new identity

The Suncoast Storm 14U travel softball team joined the Tampa Mustangs organization in August as a way to garner national recognition. The girls won their 12th tournament title at the USFA Wounded Warrior College Showcase Dec. 1 and Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
The property, located in the 1900 block of Main Street, also houses Ker's WingHouse and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2015
Hollywood 20 property owners announce three-phase redevelopment plan

The new owners of Main Plaza are plotting retail improvements, rehabilitation for the movie theater and a potential housing, hotel or conference space project on the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 11, 2012
Out-of-Door football coach takes on new role

Brett Timmons was named the Thunder's new athletic director July 1. Timmons will still remain on the sidelines as the school's head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 28, 2025
Sarasota Superintendent: New school year promises exciting new beginnings

Terry Connor says the county will 'continue to strive to be the premier education provider that empowers every student to thrive in an ever-changing world.'

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The annual Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota will bring street closures beginning Dec. 29.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 17, 2022
SPD warns about New Year's Eve street closures, illegal celebrating

Street closures for the annual Pineapple Drop in downtown Sarasota will begin on Dec. 29. Police also warn against illegal celebrations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Business Observer 02.25.10

Jason's deli opened its new location off University Parkway last week.

  • East County
  • News
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