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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2014
TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Austin Hoppe, 21
  • By Kimmy Comito and Sarah Karp |
  • August 31, 2013
ODA falls to Bradenton Christian

The ODA crowd dressed out in all white for their first home game of the season last night against Bradenton Christian School.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Citizens group offers fuller explanation of efforts; Parking meters should be bagged immediately

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 16311 Clearlake Ave. recently sold for $1.64 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.64 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
In early December, a Sarasota County contractor installed a new fence at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard, as part of the county’s efforts in overseeing Village upkeep. Photo by Rachel O'Hara.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Maintenance Corp.

Property owners have entered the new year with unresolved issues over the long-term upkeep of Siesta Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 8, 2015
Cops Corner 12.7.2015

Crimes from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jenny Townsend wanted to create a place for music lovers of all ages to meet and collaborate.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 9, 2016
Music Compound: a business of note

After Keyboards and More closed its State Road 70 location, some employees find a home at Music Compound.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Leo Rojas

Leo Rojas is a local Sarasota chocolatier. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Desmond Lindsay is one of the key players on the Thunder's young baseball team. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Thunder bounce back after back-to-back losses

However, with only two losses, The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team still controls its own destiny.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of players who scored touchdowns in the Cardinal Mooney football team's 49-7 Kickoff Classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 6, 2015
Manatee County awards bid for East County water reclamation facility project

Vogel Bros. Building Co. pitched a $3.5 million bid to complete receiving and storage stations at the facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Tom Talks: An update from the town manager on island projects and iniatives

The Longboat Observer talks with Town Manager Tom Harmer about the Arts, Cultural and Education Center, Fire Rescue contract negotiations, undergrounding, the one county initiative and north end erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sienna and Colton Zwizinksi have just started playing together.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 1, 2018
Hawaiian time in Lakewood Ranch

Sienna Zwizinksi strums ukulele to her own tune.

  • East County
  • News
Lexi Brown loved animals, had a goofy sense of humor and always smiled. Courtesy photo.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Lexi Brown shared life of joy

The 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, known for her wide smile, goofy antics and love for animals, touched everyone she encountered.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2014
Commission to discuss Ringling Shopping Center suit

Sarasota city commissioners will meet in private Wednesday, to discuss a possible settlement strategy for the lawsuit regarding the 2013 Walmart denial.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 31, 2017
Critic's Summer Movie Picks

The summer film season is heating up. Cool down with our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
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