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By Observer Staff |
August 11, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Nick Friedman |
December 13, 2012

Students make sweet creations for festival

As part of the fourth-annual CYD Gingerbread Festival, area students and youth groups have built more than 150 gingerbread houses to be put on display.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 21, 2018

Despite permit, Big Pass dredge remains contentious

The state has approved plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, but Siesta Key residents are still considering options for objecting.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
June 9, 2010

Business Observer

Ronald Skipper elected as board member emeritus; Tennis pro Briana Harris joins the Longboat Key Club; Sahra's Treasures celebrates its grand opening

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
June 7, 2012

Catholic giant is awakened

Rare is the occasion when the Sunday bulletins at Catholic Churches forfeit their normally pastoral cover pages for a message like the one on the front of St. Martha's bulletin this past Sunday.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Observer Staff |
April 7, 2011

Kudos to Roland Abraham

Roland Abraham, of Sarasota, combined a caring heart for kids who wanted to go to college and could not afford to with an incredible degree of personal frugality and self control.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robin Hartill |
May 29, 2013

Key population grows 1.04% in one year

Longboat's population increased from 6,921 residents in 2011 to 6,993 residents in 2012, according to new Census data.

Longboat Key
News

By Matt Orr |
December 6, 2012

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Her

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jen Blanco |
November 22, 2010

Lady Mustangs improve to 4-0-1

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team improved its record to 4-0-1 with victories over Palmetto and Sarasota Nov. 16-17.

East County
Sports

By David Conway |
September 15, 2014

City Commission to discuss Bobby Jones plans

During today's City Commission meeting, the board will hear a presentation regarding a long-term plan for improving Bobby Jones Golf Club.

Sarasota
News

By Robin Hartill |
April 6, 2011

Mercedes stolen from St. Armands home recovered

The car was stolen Sunday night and discovered undamaged the following morning.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 13, 2013

Home in Country Club Village sells for $785,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andre and Letty Taburiaux, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 8056 Royal Birkdale Circle to Paul and Kathleen Melnichuk, of Ontario, Canada, for $785,000

East County
Real Estate

By Robin Roy |
September 9, 2010

Cemetery construction delayed

Four disqualified bidders and two protests put a stop to building new facilities at the Sarasota National Cemetery on State Road 72.

Sarasota
News

By Jen Blanco |
December 14, 2009

Blazers shoot past Thunder

The ODA boys basketball team pulled within one point of former district rival Sarasota Christian.

East County
Sports

By Loren Mayo |
October 15, 2010

SSAS: Walk like an Egyptian

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donned elaborate Egyptian fashions and accessories for "Egyptian Day." They presented projects on everything from mummification to pyramids and ate traditional Egyptian foods.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nolan Peterson |
September 12, 2013

Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

Sarasota
News

By Stephanie Hannum |
January 30, 2013

Social Studies: Pauline Joerger

Although she's originally from Germany, Pauline Joerger's Sarasota roots date back more than 100 years, and she's continuing to plant new ones with her two daughters.