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The suspect is Bradford Wilson, 51.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 15, 2011
Police catch Sweetbay armed robbery suspect

At 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, a man entered the liquor store of Sweetbay Supermarket with a handgun and demanded money from the store clerk.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
If the pictured subjects are observed in a store, notify law enforcement immediately.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 17, 2012
Sarasota Police searching for two suspects

The Sarasota Police Department is requesting help in identifying two subjects involved in an organized scheme using stolen credit cards from auto burglaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2011
Wave Runners post impressive finishes

Thirty members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team swam more than 165 events at the Area 3/5 Championship Swim Meet March 19-20 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kyle Beiner stands in front of the St. Matthew's House of Sarasota campus on Altoona Street. After completing the program, Beiner lends his experience to help others through the recovery process.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
St. Matthew's House offers homeless and addicted men a second chance

With the help of local churches, such as Siesta Key Chapel, St. Matthew's House hopes to become self-sustaining.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Traffic barrels restricting turns off Gulfstream Avenue at U.S. 41 have been removed.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 3, 2020
FDOT pledges to wait until after 2021 season to redirect traffic

Roundabout work at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream won't start until after 10th, 14th, and Fruitville projects are finished, official says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The community will get its first glimpse of the Riverview High football team during the 1st annual Pre-Season Sarasota County High School Football Team Showcase Aug. 12, at the Robert Taylor Complex.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The kitchen of the 1960s home has been updated within the last four years.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 10, 2015
High style from the '60s

The restored Bechtel Home has a dramatic design and history.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sophomore linebacker Marcus Balliette tries to wrap up Manatee wide receiver Ryan Taylor.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 12, 2011
Hurricanes sink Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned it still has a long way to go after falling to Manatee 63-0 in its Class 7A-District opener Oct. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Democrats and Republicans both rallied their support for party candidates one final time before polls close today.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Longboat Key gets out the vote

Morning showers didn't stop voters from lining up at Longboat Key Town Hall and the Longboat Island Chapel to cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy Lawrence Evans, Susan Greenhill, Jeffrey Plunkett and Warren Jackson read scripts distilled from interviews with six exonerated inmates.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 21, 2017
FST's 'The Exonerated' gives a voice to the wrongly convicted

Florida Studio Theatre reprises groundbreaking play exploring the crime of punishment.

  • Arts + Culture
Jessica Jones, the Haile Middle School FFA adviser, tends to Hydro.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • January 18, 2017
Blue ribbon teacher takes over Haile FFA program

Program earns recognition at Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
  • News
Kristen Batt Rohr played in 60 tournaments during her seven-year professional beach volleyball career. Photo courtesy of Tim Britt
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2014
End of the road

Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt Rohr played in her final beach volleyball tournament earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Our view: The never-ending debate

Many supporters of public education find it heretical for anyone not to support extending the one-mill school property tax in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Joyce Huber was taken to brunch by her husband, Jim, and son, Mark, at The Blue Dolphin Café.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Festival

Families gathered at the Centre Shops Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day, to celebrate the mothers in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kurt Schultheis Sleepy Lagoon residents survey the area Jan. 17, after feeling the storms early that morning.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Tornado spares 'Lucky Longboat'

Tornadoes swept through Sarasota and Manatee counties, leaving Longboat on high alert but without major damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Somewhere Over the Rose" runs through Aug. 31, at Florida Studio Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 15, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Somewhere Over the Rose'

Read Marty Fugate's review of 'Somewhere Over the Rose,' playing at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The new restaurant in Siesta Key Village will combine 230 and 240 Avenida Madera, which contractors are currently gutting.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Work starts on new Village restaurant

A contractor is gutting the interior of the former Total Tennis to make way for Eat Here.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Residents told Town Manager Dave Bullock at any event he was at this season that they are sick and tired of the seasonal traffic gridlock that forces many of them to stay home.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
Traffic issues open drawbridge review

Relief could come to Longboat Key drivers fuming over frequent drawbridge openings. But don't expect life in the fast lane for next season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"You Should Be So Lucky" is playing at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'You Should Be So Lucky'

“You Should Be So Lucky” dials up the comedy at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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