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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2014
WATCH: John Lichtenstein

WATCH: John Lichtenstein

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police Det. Megan Buck assisted in the the investigation that put 42-year-old Ryan Bartley in jail for trading child pornography over the Internet.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

The Sarasota Police Department worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to arrest 42-year-old Ryan Bartley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students Chris Alexey Diaz, Josh James, Kevin Barber, Joseph Knispel, Kelsey Petersen and Tom Harney craft their newest colorful personas.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 29, 2014
Student spotlight

After almost a year and a half of training, the newest FSU/Asolo Conservatory company is ready to take the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 16, 2015
Whole Foods project may get bogged down

Sarasota County staff recommends preserving wetlands at the proposed University Station site.

  • East County
  • News
East County's Mylon Shamble is trying to make a name for herself on American Idol.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 14, 2018
East County woman faces the pressure of American Idol

Lakewood Ranch High graduate waits for her time in the spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County graduation rates are up 2.2% from the 2013-2014 school year.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 5, 2016
Manatee County graduation rate increases, surpasses state average

The Class of 2015 saw a 2.2% graduation increase from the previous graduating class.

  • East County
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  • By John Ewing |
  • February 18, 2013
How to make mixed berry jam

How to make mixed berry jam

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Condo owner abandons DID expansion efforts

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 28, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Things To Do
Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 20, 2013
Key boat, trailer parking could become unhitched

Town code currently allows Key residents to park as many boats and boat trailers as they can fit on their lots. The P&Z Board could make changes to ban such actions.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 24, 2021
100 roses for Rose

Rose Bauer receives parade in Del Webb for 100th birthday

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 23, 2019
Sarasota Young Professionals take the morning to 'refresh'

The half day summit looked at topics like seizing the moment, renewing connections and going green.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 23, 2011
Business Observer

Gurley and Associates law firm earns top ranking; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank receives grant; Salon Central celebrates grand opening; Mullet's Aluminum Products awarded with excellence; ABWA All Achievers chapter recognizes its members

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  • News
USA Baseball, the Sarasota-Bradenton local organizing committee and the World Baseball Softball Confederation announced Thursday that the 2021 U-18 Baseball World Cup would be postponed to 2022 out of COVID-19 concerns.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2021
U-18 Baseball World Cup postponed to 2022

The event was to be held at Ed Smith Stadium and Bradenton's LECOM Park in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chuck Whittall faces some hurdles now that Longboat Key voters said no to his Colony redevelopment plans.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2017
Whittall's Longboat lesson

It’s the paradox of Longboat Key: While residents mostly embrace liberty, capitalism, low taxes and less government, the collective controls your property. You don’t really own it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 8, 2020
Aviva Foundation celebrates International Women's Day with new dinner

The first Women of Aviva was held March 8 at Michael's On East.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Dispatcher switch support: Then there was one

Longboat Key Commissioner Irwin Pastor used his commission comments at the end of the Monday’s regular meeting to announce he’s now fully supportive of Town Manager Dave Bullock’s recommendation to transition the town’s current 911 dispatch service

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Building Official Wayne Thorne sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials Sept. 12, informing them that ProNet Group Inc., a firm hired by Citizens Property Insurance to inspect the building, discovered major concerns.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 19, 2012
Engineer labels mid-rise 'unsafe'

After an engineering firm discovered corroded beams at the Colony, the PZ&B Department posted warning signs at mid-rise hotel tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Traffic jams and bridge openings on and near Longboat Key the past few weeks were not just seasonal traffic issues.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 2, 2014
Officials conspired to jam traffic

APRIL FOOLS' - The season's traffic woes began when a town official sent an email reading: 'Time for some traffic problems on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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