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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2017
Record run in Lakewood Ranch

Annual fundraising run in Lakewood Ranch has record participation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 6, 2014
Candidates get northern exposure at Village debate

Commissioner Terry Gans and candidates Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor discussed issues affecting the north end last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Andrew Risner hopes his remote-controlled fireworks starter kit will help reduce the overall number of injuries from fireworks over time.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
An idea that's the bomb!

Emergency room doctor finds way to decrease fireworks injuries.

  • Health
Single-car accident closes Fruitville Road east of I-75.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 22, 2016
Downed power lines close Fruitville Road

Single-car accident just east of I-75 causes closure.

  • East County
  • News
The pedal tours are already permitted on Siesta Key and have the support of some downtown businesses. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
City explores pedal pub regulations

The city will consider an ordinance permitting pedal tours to operate downtown, though some officials have questions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: Secret Sarasota

We asked, and you told us: What is the best-kept secret in Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Haile Middle band students donate toys.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2015
Haile Middle students donate to Toys for Tots

The school's band students collected more than 300 toys for in-need children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 4, 2017
Longboat Key Center for the Arts highlights community talent

The Annual Community Juried Exhibition officially opened on March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Class attending a talk given by Ogden Clark about bettering communications in neighborhoods.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 23, 2018
Summit stresses neighborhood communication

East county residents attend Manatee County Neighborhood Services workshop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Gulf View Unit 501 condominium, which has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,345 square feet of living area, tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. It sold for $872,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 8, 2011
Siesta Gulf View home tops this week's sales at $872,000

Jeanine Procassini, of Holmdel, N.J., sold her Unit 501 condominium at 420 Beach Road to Alan and Francine Inbinder, Chicago, for $872,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
Drink This: Golden Sunset

Enjoy the tropical beauty of a Siesta Key sunset in a simple, refreshing cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Courtesy photo.  Puppies from  Acadiana Animal Aid in Louisiana have been transferred to the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 30, 2016
Humane Society takes in dogs from Louisiana floods

A total of 30 dogs have been taken in by the Humane Society of Sarasota County to help shelter partners in Louisiana cope with the floods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2010
MELL gears up for Opening Day

Manatee East Little League will kickoff the spring little league season with an Opening Day Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2018
Power to the local people

Government is best closest to the people.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Riverview senior hurdler Sumner Mullins returned to the track less than two months ago after missing his junior season due to a back injury.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior happy to be back on the track

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation posts informative signs about wildlife and maps to Siesta Key landmarks on a kiosk at Beach Access 5.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
Kiosks guide Siesta beach visitors

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation started building informational kiosks near boat ramps, but realized they would be also useful at Siesta Key beach accesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
As restaurants like C’est La Vie rely on sidewalk cafes to generate business during the first phase of reopening, the city is debating the merits of expanding outdoor dining options.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
City considers street closures for outdoor dining, pedestrian space

The city could temporarily close streets to cars as a COVID-19 response measure, but it's unclear if and when changes may actually take place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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