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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Lido resident arrested for Circle burglary

Sarasota police say that officer Donzia Franklin's knowledge of the area helped her nab the suspect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A Lake Club topped at 8007 Bowspirit Way recently sold for $1,673,100. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,966 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 28, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Reagan Grace Dugger
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
East County births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sheriff's Office looks for missing bulldozer

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jen Hutchens and her son, Jack.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Jog-a-thon

Southside students participated in their annual fundraiser Friday, Nov. 9. Each year, students participate in a T-shirt contest, and all students wear the winning shirt. This year's theme was Move to Groove, and funds raised at the event will go to the PTO to sponsor field trips and other activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heidi and Kent Lagro pose in front of one of the beautiful Christmas trees inside the Arbomar during their Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec. 2.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 2, 2010
German themed Christmas party helps Toys for Tots

Kent and Heidi Lagro held their 6th annual Christmas Party at Arbomar on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 PM. The Lagro's party is not just about being with friends and celebrating the holidays but the Lagro's ask their guests to bring toys that can be donated for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Glen Cappetta owns Sun Ride Pedicab on Siesta Key. File photo
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
OUR VIEW | Leave Siesta’s pedicabs alone

Mostly unregulated, pedicabs are flourishing and providing a great service on Siesta Key. No surprise: Talk of regulation is rising, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Blauvelt Georges scored 13 points to lead Lakewood Ranch to a 70-28 district victory against Sarasota Dec. 8.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 16, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

  • East County
  • Sports
The Vue Sarasota Bay is slated for completion next year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2015
Vue construction slows water flow to keys

A Vue Sarasota Bay contractor has broken a water main servicing Golden Gate Point, Bird Key, St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Tristan Hillerich has a chance to make a ton of plays against St. Pete Catholic on Oct. 14.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 13, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Tower proposals considered

Bradenton Beach officials will consider Distributed Antenna Systems as a more aesthetically pleasing option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Auxiliary President Virginia Orenstein stands with Meals on Wheels Plus CEO Maribeth Phillips, Guardian Angel’s Bobbie Price, F.E.L.T. Development Director Kim Bailey and Auxiliary grants chairwoman Carolyn Ramsey. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary doles out $20,000

Three non-profits have received grants from the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary.

  • East County
  • News
The Drones on Patrol Effort could be sending a drone camera against your window starting in June.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Fly-by-night security in East County

Drone security gets test flight in June.

  • April Fools
Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 26, 2018
Parents anxious to see security changes in effect

The district aims to have its own police force in place by August, but parents are eager to see real security changes as soon as possible.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The condo units C-704 and D-705 at L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $3.9 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $3.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28-June 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney High seniors Trey LaPorta, Hannah Howard, Christina Warren and Victoria Krupa all signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 6.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2013
Four Cougars sign letters-of-intent

Cardinal Mooney High seniors Christina Warren, Hannah Howard, Victoria Krupa and Trey LaPorta all signed national letters-of-intent this morning.

  • East County
  • Sports
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