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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota County agrees to fund second helicopter for sheriff's department

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is buying a used Bell 407GX to supplement its existing helicopter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2013
New College Student earns Truman Scholarship

New College student Michael Long is one of 62 students in the country to receive the prestigious scholarship

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 8, 2017
Temple Sinai thanks its religious school teachers

Temple Sinai hosted a Shabbat L'Morim at Temple Sinai on April 7 to recognize its religious school teachers and the retirement of longtime religious school director Sue Huntting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE CAREGIVER: ShelleyStone

Out-of-Door Academy: Shelley Stone is a self-proclaimed 'big kid who hasn't grown up yet.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests take to the dance floor at Asolo Rep Gala 2017. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
Courtney DeFilippis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
Business Observer

New shoe store strides into Gulf Gate neighborhood; Courtney DeFilippis joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; LaHurd receives human resources award from SHRA; Icard Merrill welcomes two associate attorneys

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Center for the Arts closed in 2017.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 2, 2019
Ringling reconsiders arts center venture: Now what? Don't give up

College's president didn't shut and lock the arts center door. When two sides want a deal to happen, they'll find a way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 6, 2009
Longboat property values decline 10%

For the second, consecutive time in 20 years, taxable values dropped on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Main Street Bazaar

One of Lakewood Ranch's newest businesses is bringing a taste of its Anna Maria heritage to Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2012
Power outages to impact Gulf Bay Road

The temporary outages will take place this morning as FPL completes power-line work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park hosts the IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival in October 2014. Courtesy image.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2017
World class venue once was the pits

Nathan Benderson Park rises to become one of the world's top rowing facilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I knew early on that I didn't want to be on stage, but I enjoyed the whole world of theater and the only way to make a contribution to that world was working backstage," says Erin MacDonald.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Sharing Derek Spring's Story

One year ago, Lakewood Ranch mother Janice Spring lost her son because of a prescription drug overdose. Now, she hopes his story will save other teens.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan |
  • December 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

  • Arts + Culture
Riverview won its first playoff game since 2004 on Friday night, a 56-25 home thrashing of Olympia.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 11, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.11.16

Riverview routs Olympia; Cardinal Mooney cannot stop Melbourne Central Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
black-friday
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 25, 2014
Five ways to handle Black Friday

Five ways to handle Black Friday

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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