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Bicyclists in two locations on The Legacy Trail got flattires after riding over carpet tacks that were spread around the trail.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
Trail riders pinpoint problem

After suffering from flattened tires, bikers discovered that more than 1,000 tacks were laid at two separate points on the trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for better signage for crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive they feel are unsafe.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2016
Man struck in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning, prompting town officials to take action to make the crosswalks safer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • November 1, 2012
Living downtown on the cheap

Living downtown on the cheap

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Matt Grover, Troy Syprett and Russell Matthes own Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 20, 2016
Daiquiri Deck to open south Siesta location

The local restaurant brand aims to open at the top of a three-story building on Stickney Point Road by Christmas.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2016
Logan’s departure leaves city homeless strategy in flux

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are leaving the responsibility of creating a housing first apparatus to the private sector.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teacher of the Year recipient Khea Davis celebrates the announcement with her sons Jayden and Kaleb Benony.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 22, 2016
Booker High School touts county Teacher of the Year

Language Arts teacher Khea Davis is awarded the Sarasota County Schools Teacher of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 1, 2015
Manatee County Sheriff’s Office investigates vehicle burglaries

Four unlocked cars in Greenbrook Village East were targeted last night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 19, 2017
Cops Corner: Driver denied entry to apartment complex crashes car through gate

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2011
County hosts land-use meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will consider several land-use proposals at their Sept. 1 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 29, 2013
Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts

More than 1,300 parents of Manatee County Schools' children have signed a petition against the district's decision to eliminate 182 teaching positions for next year.

  • East County
  • News
Artists draw sidewalk art at this year’s Chalk Festival, which founder Denise Kowal says could be the city’s last.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 21, 2013
2013 Chalk Festival may be the city of Sarasota's last

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal says this year's event was a success, but she's already considering moving next year's festival out of the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Beachum holds a portrait of her late husband, pilot Grady Hunt, who was killed in action in 1943. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 8, 2013
Servicewoman salute: Shirley Beachum

Shirley Beachum was serving in London with the Women's Army Corps (WAC) 68 years ago on V-E Day - one of a few good women who helped to win the war.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Beach project bid: $13.3 million

The town of Longboat Key finally received a bid for its summer beach renourishment project, but staff isn't too happy with it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
Our View

Reason for optimism

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has been the source of contention between the county and the city for years. And still, there's been no resolution.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 11, 2017
City, county can't reach resolution on downtown CRA dispute

They gave themselves 75 days. Now, their time is up and the city still hasn't confirmed it won't be suing the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Armando Linde keeps a close eye on the town’s budget in retirement and is enjoying being able to give back to his community after years of traveling during his career prevented him from putting down roots.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 2, 2015
Conversation With Armando Linde

Long before Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde was known for his work with the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key and the town’s Investment Advisory Committee, the Cuban-born resident was an economist performing financial work for governments in more th

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Dancer in Blue" by William Jerdon
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Holly. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Film Society has Hollywood dreams; Sarasota senior publishes memoir; Holly takes a Two-Day 'vacation'

  • Arts + Culture
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