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A political committee opposing changes to county elections has drawn scrutiny and criticism from two local activist groups.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Police ponder 401(a) retirement option

The Police Department Union met with town staff last week to present a proposal and to consider a proposal that doesn't include a defined benefit contribution plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at A4710 Mainsail Drive in Riverdale Revised recently sold for $799,500. Built in 2004, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,486 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $320,900 in 2015.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2018
Riverdale home tops local sales at $799,500

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 27-31.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Photo by Don Daly
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 18, 2016
Theater review: 'The Wiz'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offers some fresh steps on the well-traveled Yellow Brick Road.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Donald Mader, 83, died April 5 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Parkside Place and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 11, 2014
Driver involved in bicyclist's death reports attention disorder

East County resident Linda Damery was issued a six-month suspension of her license last week.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter Reed.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch senior wrestler has eyes on redemption

After falling ill just before the 2016 regionals, unable to cut weight, he is ready for another opportunity.

  • East County
  • Sports
Logan Cole is the fastest child around the track, even though he rides a plasma car instead of a tricycle.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Nov. 7 to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 14, 2011
Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finish as tournament runner-up

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished second in the Nations Baseball State Championships June 3-5 in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sewer lines that cross four city bridges will be replaced as part of a $2.1 million infrastructure project. Map courtesy of the city of Sarasota/Google.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Aging sewer pipelines to be replaced

This year, aging city sewer pipelines running over the tops of four bridges and beneath bodies of water are scheduled to be replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 8, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 chairwoman June Stroup poses with fellow board members, from left to right: Alan Roth, Gil Pearce, Gary Berns and Bob Swiatek.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime CDD supervisors retire

Lakewood Ranch leaders provided combined 21 years of service to the community.

  • East County
  • News
Matthew Graybil  — Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 4, 2019
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota announces its 24th season

The 2019-2020 season will feature homages to several renowned composers in honor of the anniversary of their births as well as several rising young musical stars.

  • Arts + Culture
Amad Brayboy, Chase Maasdorp and Kolbe Ward rely on each other on and off the court as teammates and best friends. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 20, 2015
Basketball diaries

Kolbe Ward's return to the Out-of-Door Academy in August meant reuniting three friends whose close connection translates to clear communication on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
June LeBell. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 1, 2017
Remembering June LeBell, the voice of Sarasota’s music community

Known for her warmth and expertise, the singer, music critic, radio personality and lecturer died Sunday, April 30.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2016
Drink This: Berry Merry Bourbon Sparkler

Enjoy a twist on a classic for the holidays.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A Florida High Patrol report states Robert Torez, 19, was taken to Blake Memorial Hospital around 10 p.m. Feb. 23, after the scooter on which he was riding was struck by a vehicle behind him.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2012
Vehicle crushes scooter, injures driver

A 19-year-old man was transported to Blake Medical Center last night after the scooter on which he was riding was struck and run over by another vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Holbrook uses his app BeachWalk1.0. during a walk on a Longboat Key beach.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
Neighbors: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook developed a smart-phone app that records when, where and what he sees on daily walks near his home on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Jason Berzowski says the two sides “are very close” on a new three-year contract.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
Firefighters mulling over contract offer

Wage increases that make their salaries competitive is enticing to Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics and lieutenants. But pension modifications are likely needed to reach a contract agreement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drivers turning onto East Bay Street from southbound U.S. 41 experience wait times at the red turn light of up to five minutes and 10 seconds.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 14, 2011
Meet in the Middle

Concrete medians that were meant to protect Osprey residents from heavy traffic are being fingered as culprits behind dying businesses and long waits at red lights.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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