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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2016
Cops Corner 05.03.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former dispatcher Susan Young handles calls from the Longboat Key Police Department.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 6, 2015
2015 issues to watch: 911 Police Dispatch

The Longboat Key Police Department is down one dispatcher and is about to lose another.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marina Del Sol Condominiums
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 9, 2015
Marina Del Sol condo sells for $1.59 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 22 and June 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The new parking meters are electronic and take coins and debit/credit cards only.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 25, 2011
VIDEO: Man on the Street - Downtown Parking Meters

The new parking meters are up and running downtown as of Monday, May 23. So how do they work and what do people have to say about them?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Park repairs may cost $15,000

Lakewood Ranch Greenbrook Adventure Park is in need of repairs following severe flooding over the Sept. 12-13 weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 16, 2009
Film review: 'Invictus'

In Clint Eastwood's new film, 'Invictus,' he explores how Mandela ingeniously used the game of rugby to help his people find common ground.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Interim Transportation Director Jonathan Paul says local officials from both Sarasota and Manatee counties are working to resolve traffic issues surrounding the Mall at University Town Center.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: Traffic at the mall at UTC

Local officials are working with the FDOT to improve the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75. Officials also hope to expand transit in the University Parkway corridor to alleviate traffic congestion associated with the mall.

  • East County
  • News
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 29, 2013
Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup

Participation is limited to 75, so sign up now for this May 11 event.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller: Karen Rushing

Rushing, the longtime Sarasota County Clerk, will face challenger Todd Barton in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ted Rehl plays the piano he and his wife, Fran, helped Plymouth Harbor buy. Rehl will give his first performance in 19 years Friday, April 1.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2011
The piano man

Ted Rehl retired from his career as a concert pianist in 1992. Now, 19 years later, he'll give an encore performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adam Seldis comes to Out-of-Door Academy from Yokohama, Japan, where he taught at the world’s second-oldest international school.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 21, 2013
New Out-of-Door dean finds a home

Adam Seldis hopes to impart a global message to students at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Bassam Altajar, left, and his family have lived in the United States for 20 years. Altajar's three sisters still live in Damascus, Syria, within earshot of the Syrian Civil War's front lines. Courtesy photo.
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 12, 2013
Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Matthes clear on where loyalty lies

Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes was in a jovial mood early on the morning of Jan. 3 as he convened the organization's monthly meeting at the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By John Morton |
  • May 21, 2014
Key Wireless Workgroup pushes fiber freedom

An independent group of citizens wants the town to build its own fiber optic network system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Workshops at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, could begin at noon instead of 1 p.m.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 25, 2011
Workshop time could change

The town manager wants to know if the Town Commission wants to start regular workshops at noon instead of 1 p.m., starting next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 11, 2014
School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Taz has been fed every few hours with formula and is now eating nearly three-and-one-half liters per day.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 24, 2011
Stranded dolphin to move to Indianapolis Zoo

Taz, the young dolphin who has been recovering at Mote, will soon move to his new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 25, 2010
College opens new nursing center

The Medical Technology & Simulation Center houses associate and baccalaureate level nursing programs, other health professions, science labs and classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
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