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The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Maestro Victor DeRenzi
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tommy Klauber, Amy Whittington and George Kruse of Atlas Endurance, the new Lakewood Ranch multisport club that will hold its membership drive March 6
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

Amy Whittington and Tommy Klauber hope Atlas Endurance gives people who want to put three sports together a pressure-free, social place to do it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 21, 2016
Circus Across Cultures

The Ringling's European circus poster exhibition shows the art form's universal appeal.

  • Arts + Culture
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch |
  • February 15, 2012
Market Watch: 'Thou shalt not covet'

The Decalogue's 10th precept is "thou shalt not covet (another man's wife or property)."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pat Neal and Mike Kramer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

  • East County
  • News
New developments and road improvements, such as the 44th Avenue extension, will impact the populations of schools in East County.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 10, 2015
Manatee County Commission reviews impact fee options

Commissioners are split on whether to charge developers more money to build in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By April Doner |
  • September 17, 2012
A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

A hushed room: open mic at Pastry Art

  • Arts + Culture
Newgate Montessori School moved its secondary students into the former Center for Building Hope building on Dec. 5, 2016.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2017
Where are they now?

Former Center for Building Hope workers find success in new endeavors.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After spending four years on Riverview’s varsity squad, senior running back Karan Higdon played his final high school game Nov. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 13, 2014
Going out in style

Senior Karan Higdon scored four touchdowns versus rival Sarasota in his final game for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Every patriotic holiday, Linda Tradler puts out about 400 American flags. She started the tradition with about 40 flags in New Jersey.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
Patriotism on parade in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch 'Flag Fairy' delivers patriotism in her neighborhood. AND Greenbrook Rivers resident finds inspiration in Old Glory.

  • East County
  • News
The roundabout used to have three large palm trees, but two of them have died. CDD supervisors say the soil is diseased, so the remaining palm tree likely will die in the future, as well.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 30, 2016
Is crane needed on Waterlefe landscape?

Waterlefe supervisors struggle with roundabout beautification.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 23, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: School bus driver cited for crash

School bus driver cited for texting before crash; man arrested for capital sexual battery; political leaders lament brain drain

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chris Marquez competed for the first time in two years March 12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch pro returns to the court

Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center Head Tennis Professional Chris Marquez competed in the 2011 Tennis Exhibition Tour for Charity March 12 at Jacaranda West Country Club in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Katie Cundiff displays her art at Premier Sotheby's on Lakewood Main Street.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Main Street businesses double as art galleries

Artists' work right at home in non-traditional sites.

  • East County
  • News
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