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Ronald Giarrusso bought this Buddha statue while on a trip to Thailand. Giarrusso is a big fan of the Buddha and what the Buddha represents and has multiple Buddha statues and pieces of art around his home and in his outdoor rooms.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 5, 2012
Home & Garden: Outdoor Oasis

Ronald Giarrusso has found serenity through outdoor living.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 5, 2012
County hires CSDC Systems, pays settlement for copyright infringement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a $200,000 legal settlement, and a $2.6 million contract with a tech firm for an IT upgrade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
urbanitemainweb
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • August 10, 2015
Fresh Take: Urbanite Theatre's upward trajectory

Fresh Take: Urbanite Theatre's upward trajectory

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo. Garrett and Lauren-Taylor Nock thank Sarasota firefighters.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2013
Nock, Nock. Who's there?

The St. Armands Fire Station got two Nocks at the door Friday, Dec. 6: Garrett Nock, 5, and his sister, Lauren-Taylor, 4, both of Longboat Key, who stopped by after Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a workshop on coyotes on Longboat Key last week.
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 4, 2018
Letters to the editor: Get rid of the island's coyotes

Longboat readers sound off.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Johan Kobborg
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 13, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
SMA assistant coach Kevin Jakub demonstrates a technique on Robert Herrera. Photos by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary |
  • February 18, 2015
Pinning down their future

SMA will send three juniors to national competition in Iowa.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ida Cuthbertson writes down her ideas for public transportation at the Feb. 11 meeting. Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 18, 2015
County launches Comp Plan update process

Residents are wary of the county's methods for public input during the comprehensive plan overhaul.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephen Kelley wears his pink shorts to raise awareness for Comfort Cases.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota man rocks distinctive pair of shorts to help kids

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Zimmerman
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 23, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Sylvia Zimmerman joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Signature Sotheby's announces 2010 top agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
More tourists on the Key translate into more violations of the "no dogs on the beach" county ordinance, Sgt. Scott Osborne, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, said.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
SKA dogged about pooch ban

The Siesta Key Association is working with county officials to spread the word that taking dogs on the public beach and not picking up dog waste are both illegal acts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2017
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit 303 at Terrace East, 5300 Ocean Blvd., sold for $635,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2012
Condominium in Terrace East sells for $635,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Jonathan Barnett, of Purchase, N.Y., sold his Unit 303 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. to Ralph Basile and Karen MacDonald-Basile, of Sterling Heights, Mich., for $635,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Runners approach Gulfstream Avenue from the John Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Music Half Marathon. Photo by Amanda Morales
  • By David Conway |
  • February 17, 2015
Music Half Marathon hits sour note for some

The inaugural event was a hit with runners, but some city leaders and businesses feel it was off-track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Co-Chairs Donna and Sydney Koffman
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 20, 2015
ARC Unconditional Love 'A New Beginning' Gala

The Animal Rescue Coalition in Sarasota, Florida, hosted a fundraiser in honor of dogs and cats and low-cost spay and neuter services in Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Demolition was just the first step in redevelopment at the Colony Resort. COURTESY PHOTO
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 26, 2016
Colony Beach and Tennis Club developers make unit owners 'really good' settlement offer

Offer comes to $130,000 per unit plus a $200,000 bonus for oceanfront units and $100,000 for mid-rise units

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Daveler, Liz Huselid, Michael Perry, Thomas Krug, Art Jackman, Greg Hagopian, AJ Stickley and Steve Zimath
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pound the Ground 5K

Runners ran in the first Pound the Ground 5K Saturday, March 9 at the celery fields to raise money to end child homelessness in King County. About 200 people attended the run that they had been planning for 2 months. The race included obstacles like an 8-foot wall, hurdles, and tires. 'We wanted to start something new and fresh in Sarasota and to utilize the parks we have for events like this,' said Event Organizer Jason Lancaster.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2010
Early voting numbers are in

More than 1,000 people took advantage of early voting at Town Hall for the town-wide District 1 preliminary election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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