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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2011
Cops Corner

Bowling for Bentleys 3:19 p.m. - 1000 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Incident. Five kids were seen rolling two-liter soda bottles into traffic and trying to hit cars.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 15, 2010
Sarasota High sets the stage for 'Annie'

The Sarasota High School Drama Guild will present "Annie" at 7 p.m. April 21 through April 24, at the school's auditorium, 1000 School Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three of seven fields at Lakewood Ranch Park don't have lighting.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 11, 2015
Braden River Soccer Club flips the switch at Lakewood Ranch Community Park

The club will pay $45,000 to have more lighting on fields.

  • East County
  • News
Scientists with the Mote Marine laboratory release snook into Sarasota bat Aug. 15 as part of an effort to find the most effective methods to replenish and enhance wild snook populations. Photo Provided
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 21, 2014
Mote and Florida Fish & Wildlife release snook into Sarasota Bay

More than 2,000 snook were released over three days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Camire

River Club resident Dave Camire takes his love of collectibles to the streets in his 600-horsepower Dodge Viper.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The 9U River Dawg team is one of two teams that formed this year.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 18, 2012
Faith-based travel league expands out east

The East Manatee River Dawgs, which is affiliated with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, added 9U and 13U teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota National Cemetery has buried more than 2,500 veterans and their family members since opening in January 2009.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 11, 2011
Veterans cemetery construction to resume

The long-delayed completion of Sarasota National Cemetery's phase one construction will begin as soon as the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

County delays decision on tax relief for seniors; Lakewood Ranch vehicle burglaries are not a trend; Rosedale begins construction on its 'pristine' new models

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2014
Lido residents hold off on campaigning for renourishment

Lido Key residents want to take an even-keeled approach in supporting a proposed beach project that is drawing heat from Siesta Key groups.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
As CEO of Jebco Ventures, Bridges is spearheading two hotel projects and three residential developments, among other efforts.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Bridges builds up development resume

Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges has a full docket of ongoing projects throughout Sarasota, and he's embracing every challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Lindsey Rechcigl finished as the district runner-up at No. 4 singles before winning the No. 1 doubles title.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 10, 2013
Mustangs swing into regionals

The Lady Mustangs took second place at the Class 3A-District 12 tournament April 2 and April 3, held at Charlotte High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
Vertical Horizon

Five hotels stand poised to spring up throughout downtown Sarasota, as early as next fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
When repairs of the North Siesta Bridge begin at night in June 2012, the bridge will continue to open for boat traffic, Florida Department of Transportation officials say.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • July 14, 2011
Keep Siesta Key bridge traffic moving

SKA board members urged FDOT officials to ensure smooth traffic management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 30, 2010
Paving project postponed again

Recent rainfall and scheduling conflicts have postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the club’s first national gold medal, during the USRowing Youth National Championships. It placed second last year. Courtesy photos.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team

The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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