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  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday morning in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
OUR VIEW: The attack plan failed

The saying goes, "All is fair in love, war and politics." But as we have witnessed in this year's Republican gubernatorial election, "fair" does not equate with right and proper, and it certainly doesn't equate with integrity.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • November 21, 2012
City Commission field takes shape

One incumbent and five challengers have filed initial paperwork to run thus far.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Briana O'Brien drives her Green Hopper on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. O'Brien has expanded her "green" service to the Key. To catch a free ride, call 706-5400. Courtesy photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 6, 2011
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key

A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tyler Beasley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beasley

The ODA quarterback talks overcoming losses and snakes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Juan Florensa’s department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key’s beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2014
Florensa shares Public Works duties with Kiwanians

Juan Florensa's department is responsible for wastewater services, the Key's beach and maintenance of town-owned facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 23, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design announces entertainment design major

Ringling College of Art and Design will begin offering the new undergraduate degree program, entertainment design, in fall 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
Beachgoers walk past exposed rocks on eroded sections of Lido Beach Monday, April 1.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 25, 2013
Year in Review: April 2013, City plans Lido renourishment

City officials will spend the next few months convincing federal officials to approve $13.64 million in funding for the project. Public meetings will also be held.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Long, managing member of Equity Villa Fund LLC, agreed to pay the town $3,640 and court costs to settle a lawsuit that sought to force the property owner of the home on Schooner Lane to cease and desist.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 23, 2020
Town lobbies against state legislation on short-term rentals

Bills focus on constitutional rights of property owners; mayor's letter notes possibility of 'mini-hotels.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Cail and his son, Jaxon, man their grills. Courtesy photo.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 1, 2013
The thrill of the grill

There is something almost primal about putting food to fire. And with the most frantic part of the year behind us, there is more time to do it these days. So, we sought out a cross section of grilling enthusiasts and asked them to share their treats, tales and tips. Our grillers range in age from 3 to the 70s, and their specialties include ribs, chicken, chicken wings and salmon.

  • Arts + Culture
Keelie Robb loved performing a ribbon dance to "No One."
  • By Michael Eng |
  • July 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Dance Camp Recital

Pint-sized dancers took the stage for the Summer Dance Camp Recital July 15 at Gullett Elementary School in Lakewood Ranch. The dancers performed a variety of routines they perfected throughout the summer camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Jim Nichols, of CORE Construction, and Sheila Boyd, property manager for Ranch Lake Apartments, stand by a wooded area of the property. More than half of the 48-acre property has been left untouched.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 22, 2014
Ranch Lake Apartments near completion

The East County apartment project has begun leasing and will begin moving in residents in March.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale has a new book out, "Dick Vitale's Mount Rushmores of College Basketball."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 12, 2018
Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale says, 'Just read it, baby!'

Lakewood Ranch's Dick Vitale releases new book that raises funds for the fight against pediatric cancer with the Jimmy V Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Vincent Carroll will retire Dec. 31.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 14, 2015
Rev. Carroll to retire from 50-year ministry

Longboat Island Chapel’s senior minister, the Rev. Vincent Carroll, will retire Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Jessica Salmond
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Ken Marsh: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Long-term planning is Ken Marsh's motivation - for both the Sarasota school district and his personal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Ringling College students Katherine Granger, Cameron Kramer, Hailey Patalano, Kyle Beckett and Kade O'Casey stand in front of their winning designs.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 9, 2015
Ringling College students win Modern Pentathlon design competition

Five illustration majors won the honor of having their artwork featured on posters and merchandise for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup 1 on Feb. 17 to 22

  • Arts + Culture
The project will close the rightmost northbound lane along U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2018
FDOT begins work at U.S. 41 and Fruitville

The state agency is constructing a right-turn slip lane at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, closing one northbound lane for about two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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