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  • By Dora Walters |
  • May 20, 2009
All Angels member has hobby all sewn up

Behind every good man is a woman, or so the saying goes. But at the Longboat Library, that statement could be reversed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
During the past few weeks, police have indentified what they call the "Top 20," a most-wanted of the most aggressive and violent of the homeless population.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
Homeless arrests continue

Police are focusing on the 'Top 20,' a group of homeless people who break the law repeatedly. Advocates for the homeless say the city's overall approach is not getting to the heart of the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview shooting guard AJ Caldwell scored a game-high 29 points versus Booker Jan. 7.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2016
Sarasota Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview High boys basketball team passes initial eye test.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bill Carman moved to Longbeach Village with his family in 1969 . He says the Village is the best place to live and he still lives in the same house he bought more than 40 years ago.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Q&A with Bill Carman

A Longbeach Village resident since 1969, Bill Carman sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Kona has been in his position for a year and a half.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
A helping hand for the rescuers

The Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department purchased new protective gear for its firefighters thanks to a donation from the Casey Key Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 26, 2020
Appreciation in the bag for Manatee County deputies

Manatee County Sheriff's Office accepts 300 gift bags from a group of thankful Lakewood Ranch women.

  • East County
  • News
St. Armands leaders hope to build two bathroom structures on Boulevard of the Presidents and John Ringling Boulevard.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 17, 2018
St. Armands bathroom plans advance

St. Armands Circle leaders are moving ahead in their quest to add public restrooms, but city officials have questions about the scope of any project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Contributing Authors |
  • May 10, 2018
Aiming to Make Breast Cancer Surgery Easier

Surgeons and radiologists at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) are the first in the Manatee and Sarasota County areas to use the Savi Scout® wire-free radar localization system during breast-conservation surgery. 

  • Health
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 31, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dennis Blazey, of Lee Wetherington; Christine Spelman, of Coldwell Banker; and Peter Mason and Doug Whitehill, of Lee Wetherington
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 6, 2013
Economic leaders forecast special destiny

A panel of Sarasota-Manatee economic leaders who spoke at a Manatee-Sarasota BIA Sales and Marketing Council event, dubbed 'Market Makers,' say the region must market itself as a global force.

  • East County
  • News
Ashley Dooley hosted a cookie exchange for her closest friends on Dec. 15 at her home. Courtesy photo
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 12.21.17

From sweet celebrations to an unforgettable gala performance, here's what happened on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, left, leads her team of firefighters in conducting a simulated response to a person who fell off a rood.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs

Commission agrees to postpone impasse hearing; Firefighters conduct training exercise at Publix; North end beach project delayed until February

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Laurie Colton
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olympia Dukakis, right, leads the FSU/Asolo Conservatory students through the obstacle course that is ancient Greek drama.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • March 18, 2015
It’s all Greek to them: Olympia Dukakis leads the FSU/Asolo conservatory

Acclaimed actress Olympia Dukakis leads FSU conservatory students through their craft and their future with ancient Greek theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 9, 2009
Young professional launches fencing club

Sarasota resident Rich Georgia is 'on guard' to help his students also develop a lifelong passion for fencing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Commission Chair Christine Robinson focuses on economic development as Priority No. 1.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Christine Robinson

More than a year after former Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Christine Robinson to the Sarasota County Commission, she's busier than ever meeting with community groups and running commission meetings as the board's chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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