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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Midnight - 1800 block of Bayonne Street. Disturbance. A mother has refused to allow her daughter's boyfriend into the house. On the above date, the mom suspected the boyfriend was in the house again and searched for him. She found him hiding in her daughter's bedroom closet. Mom asked police to give him a trespassing warning from her home. Officers complied.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 6, 2012
Colony board wants to meet its match

Three developers who have submitted past proposals for the Colony have expressed interest in trying again.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Junior Ty McLeod hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Mustangs' D comes up big

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to defeat Bayshore 21-14 in overtime Friday, Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Actor Mike Kradlak called SMR Aggregates' shell-mining operation "a perfect setting for a desperate man in a desperate setting."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood Ranch is out of this world

A Lakewood Ranch shell-mining operation proved to be the perfect location for a space scene for Austin McKinley's newest short film.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the alternative-energy program was worth the cost.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beer Can Island has become difficult to access by foot. Depending on the tide, beachgoers can get trapped on the island and are forced to swim back to Longboat Key.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2013
Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute

Both the town of Longboat Key and Manatee County officials disagree about who should be responsible for Beer Can Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ford-Coates
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
News Briefs

Citizens Academy enrollment open; Ford-Coates honored for finance operations; School district to host 2011 Fall College Night; Sheriff's Office receives forensics grant

  • Siesta Key
  • News
People danced the night away to Blues Pig’s songs at last year's Fish Fry. File Photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 19, 2011
Fish-fry fundraiser to help keep history alive

Could the Longboat Key Historical Society Museum soon be history?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Longboat condo buyers seek wagging rights

Animals aren't allowed at many Key condominiums, and many Realtors believe those bans hurt sales.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
Cops Corner

5000 block of 72nd Street E. Petit theft ($100-$300). The complainant reported a theft from her yard. Unknown person(s) took two hammocks, which were hanging from a tree in her front yard.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Grading the governor

Gov. Rick Scott is nothing if not bold in the face of withering opposition. So here's a grading of Scott's first 10 weeks in office.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 24, 2009
TOP STORY January: Downtown to emphasize security

The Downtown Improvement District said security and landscaping were at the top of its priorities list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jimiah Albritton and Curtis Govan tackle a North Port running back during the Pirates game versus the Bobcats Sept. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 12, 2012
Braden River team learns there's more to life than football

The Braden River team is learning there's more to life than football, after watching several players go down with injuries early this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ian Black
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2014
Strong mayor supporters justify their stance

A portion of the latest charter proponents used the word 'dysfunctional' to describe Sarasota's current council/manager form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retired economist Armando Linde has performed financial assistance for governments in more than 60 countries.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

Armando Linde brings a fresh face to Town Hall. He's running for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat. His campaign will focus on fiscal conservatism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
News Briefs

Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign; Ranch Town Hall hosts new resident orientation; Wine retailer raises funds for breast cancer; Steube launches re-election campaign

  • East County
  • News
Olivia Ortiz
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers; Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament; River Dawgs win regional championship; Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish; Mustangs finish 11th in Boys Invitational Race

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
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