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The County Commission approved 500-foot no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo in January. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
  • By David Conway |
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta residents question parking restriction's effects

Nearly four months after the county installed no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo, residents still see cars parked in restricted areas.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • August 30, 2016
Democratic precinct captain candidates clash over sample ballot campaign tactic on Longboat Key

Challenger Dr. Doreen Dupont claims 'illegal' sample ballot used by incumbents

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Connor Krug, coach Lance Luciani and Jake Krug. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2017
ODA twins win USTA national doubles title

The boys won the 14U championship in Mobile, Ala.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gloria Musicae (Courtesy photo)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2014
Gloria Musicae announces 2014/15 Season

Professional choral ensemble Gloria Musicae's Artistic Director Joseph Holt announced its 2014/2015 season at its annual meeting Sunday, April 12. In addition to announcing the season, Holt announced a new partnership between Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and Gloria Musicae.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert and Anita Montgomery are snowbirds from Ohio.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 37th Annual Pineapple Antique Show

The First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Foundation Inc., held the 37th annual Pineapple Antique show Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 to raise money community charities. An estimated 1600 people attended the show that had nearly 40 exhibitors from the U.S. and Canada. 'We have everything from exquisite jewelry, Asian antiques, urns, artwork, and hand-crafted tote bags made by parishioners,' says Nola Hietbrink, lay leader of First United Methodist Church. The show also offered crystal and glass repair and sterling - silver-matching service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cops corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 5, 2018
Shoplifter needed presents for friends in Bradenton

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Mark Keckstein is chef de cuisine at Euphemia Haye.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 29, 2011
Euphemia Haye evokes eating euphoria

He came during an exceptionally nasty winter in 1977, from Columbus, Ohio. His intent was an extended vacation, but Mark Keckstein is still here. He found not only a home but a much-loved career in the kitchen of Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2013
St. Michael to collect canned food

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is collecting canned goods for local food banks Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Reskow at Tidewell Hospice Ellenton
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 18, 2019
Death of a true Tidewell Hospice hero in Lakewood Ranch

Tidewell Hospice volunteer Richard Reskow demonstrated the value for his work before his death.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Police Detective Robert Bourque.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 30, 2016
Holidays mean open season for scamsters on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said keeping the ho-ho-ho in your holidays means paying attention at a time of multiple merrymaking distractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 11, 2014
S&P upgrades Sarasota County bond rating

An improved bond rating from Standard & Poor's reflects economic recovery in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Jeep Club member Yvonne Berger,  artist Truman Adams, winery owner Erik Hall and club founder and Face Autism volunteer Matt Bruback pose with the newly completed Face Autism mural at Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2018
Art spreads awareness of autism in Manatee County

New mural at East County winery intended to draw attention to autism.

  • East County
  • News
Imagine School student Dominick Bauer has become the ninth generation in his circus family to perform.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2018
Sarasota 10-year-old juggles priorities in Lakewood Ranch

Education, circus legacy are center stage for Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch student.

  • East County
  • News
Unit 6214-B in Siesta Dunes Beach has two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,179 square feet of living area. It sold for $915,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 15, 2012
Condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach sells for $915,000

A condominium in Siesta Dunes Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. CSTAKEE LLC sold the Unit 6214-B condominium at 6214B Midnight Pass Road to Riley Family Investments Limited Partnership for $915,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 2, 2009
'New era' dawns at ODA

The private school opened its new 25,000-square-foot Art Center Aug. 26. The facility is 800 times the size of ODA's existing space for arts classes.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 26

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
Annual celtic festival celebrates Irish spirit

The third annual event includes Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Sarasota guard Camille Giardina now plays for Florida Southern College.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 10, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.10.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.10.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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