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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2011
News Briefs

Key's paving project almost complete; Two pension meetings scheduled for March; Sarasota-Havana Regatta postponed; Early voting will begin the second week of March

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 11, Sarasota Police heard multiple gunshots in the area of North Washington Blvd and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2011
Third Newtown shooting suspect arrested

Darrenton Trebbles, 17, of Sarasota, is the third suspect to be arrested for Newtown shootings Dec. 17 that injured three people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace have experienced a wave of critical and popular success with their first season of shows at the new Urbanite Theatre
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 29, 2015
Fresh Theatrical Take

What started out as a long shot artistic venture, downtown Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre is looking toward a full winter season after a successful summer premiere

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2015
News briefs

Shredding event rescheduled; Pipeline pullback; Colony Association files dismissal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - East County: March

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • East County
  • News
Sunday’s storm drove high seas up the beach on Lido Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2017
Lido Key beach project is critical to public safety

Sarasota city manager makes case for solutions in sand wars

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A woman walks on the perimeter of the Five Points roundabout between Selby Five Points Park and First Watch restaurant. Planters will be placed on the corner of the roundabout at First Watch to guide pedestrians to the proper crosswalk.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 2, 2011
Pedestrians fail roundabout test

Because more than 30% of people walking through the Five Points roundabout failed to navigate it properly, the city will pay about $11,000 to funnel people into the crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects." Courtesy
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 13, 2013
Film: 'Side Effects'

All is not as it seems in director Steven Soderbergh's new film, "Side Effects." It's an intelligent, twisty murder mystery that plays games with your brain. So pay attention. This film is not for slackers.

  • Arts + Culture
Doug Logan's previous experience included time as commissioner of Major League Soccer.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 12, 2016
City homelessness director leaves position

Citing concerns about open records requirements, the city will part ways with homelessness director Doug Logan at the end of the month.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 13, 2010
Tigers defeat Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team could not withstand Palmetto's second-half rally as the host Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-2 Jan. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Liz and Anne Hampton Callaway
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota's music scene: Looking ahead

There’s no shortage of things to look forward to in Sarasota’s music world. Here are a few favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 28, 2013
DID reconsiders parking meters

Finding new sources of revenue topped the priority list for the Downtown Improvement District at its recent workshop, during which members suggested bringing back parking meters.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Real Estate

Sarasota County's real estate markets and construction industry are expected to continue their resurgence despite a skilled-labor shortfall, which threatens to dampen the pace of growth.

  • Sarasota
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Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

  • Arts + Culture
Engineering firm McKim and Creed provided this preliminary rendering of a potential building at Lift Station 87 earlier this month, though design elements are still subject to change.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2014
City to hold lift station outreach meeting

Representatives from the city and the engineering team in charge of the Lift Station 87 project will discuss the design of an above-ground structure in Luke Wood Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Chargers will host their first tournament in Lakewood — the Florida Youth Soccer Association tournament — April 30.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 15, 2011
Clearwater Chargers expand to Ranch sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch announced today that the Clearwater Chargers would be an anchor tenant at the new sports complex scheduled to open next month in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Terry Gans struck former commission candidate Ray Rajewski with his SUV last week.
  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • May 20, 2013
May 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gans hits Rajewski with SUV; City Commission talks funding cuts; bayfront and parking; Manatee School Board holds budget workshop; PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 29, 2009
Sheriff's office warns of sweepstakes scam

Residents getting a call from the Publishers Clearing House may not be as lucky as they hope.

  • East County
  • News
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