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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 22, 2016
Top Story — January: Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating the shooting death of an unnamed man that occurred in the Vamo neighborhood Tuesday.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota deputies investigate shooting death in Vamo

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the residential area off of South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High volleyball team kept its season alive with a 3-0 victory against Orlando Olympia in the Class 4A-Region 2 quarterfinals Oct. 28.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 29, 2015
Rams roll into regional semifinal

The Riverview High volleyball team swept Orlando Olympia 3-0 Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sgt. Pat Robinson and Police Chief Bernadette DiPino spoke to Alta Vista residents Monday, April 22.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Sarasota police chief stresses crime prevention

After a rash of four burglaries in the Alta Vista neighborhood, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is urging neighborhood residents to use their best judgment and take precautions to avoid being victimized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 28, 2017
Designing Women Boutique reboots salon series for the fall

The first DWB Salon Series lecture of the season was given by writer Lucia Blinn on Sept. 28 at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Husband-and-wife team AllCare Medical Center doctors Matt Nessetti and Doris Ramirez-Nessetti broke ground on their new medical center Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 11, 2014
AllCare Medical prescribes new building

With patients ranging from a day old to 104 years old, an East County doctor duo seeks room to grow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 8, 2010
Colony's flag doesn't fly with residents

Town Hall received complaints before the lowered flag was reported stolen last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Free ride

The Tara Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a limo ride and lunch for students who sold the most cookie dough as part of a fundraiser last month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key pioneers and founders of the Longboat Key Art Center, from left, Arthur Ferguson, Grace Yerkes, Allis Ferguson and George Yerkes.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2017
It took a Village

The birth of the Longboat Key Art Center in 1952 illustrates what can happen when old-fashioned friendships, volunteerism and community spirit combine. Perhaps that can work again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Chance Sharbono.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2016
Braden River wrestler has one last chance to win state title

He finished third in the 138-pound class last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
How long will 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive stay vacant? Depends on a few things.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2019
Ten bold predictions for 2019

A lot is in the cards for Longboat this year. Here's one swing at what some of them might be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rose Chapman has retired from her year-and-a-half stint as CEO emerita for the JFCS after 23 years as CEO.
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • February 20, 2018
Rose Chapman reflects back on her 25-year career with JFCS of the Suncoast

As Chapman transitions to retirement from her tenure as CEO emerita, she leaves behind a legacy of commitment and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Beach Boys bring good vibrations to Longboat Key

California Surf, Incorporated, a group comprised of musicians who have toured and recorded with The Beach Boys, performed at Islands West March 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Erosion at the north end of Longboat Key could require emergency sand nourishment.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Longboat looks to combat north-end erosion

Town officials have noticed high erosion at the north end of Longboat Key, a situation officials have considered fixing with an emergency beach nourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 20, 2017
MYTH OF SARASOTA: THAT IT IS A BOOM TOWN, HOT BED OF GROWTH

The numbers don't lie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Allison and Gary Fennessy, owners of Main Street Trattoria who hosted Tuesday's pediatric cancer fundraiser, visit with Dick Vitale on Tuesday night.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2015
Pure love of raising awareness, baby

Dick and Lorraine Vitale's fundraiser at Main Street Trattoria mixes pasta, compelling stories and compassion.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 11, 2018
Cops Corner: Remains to be seen

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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