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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 29, 2016
Hooray for the Brits!

The U.K.’s vote to exit the EU comes at a propitious time. As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of our independence, Brexit reminds us of the meaning of liberty.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 10, 2009
The cultural camper

Sarasota's summer art programs favor creativity over dodge ball. Here's a look at some of the artistic options available to Sarasota campers.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2014
Our view

Antidote to flood insurance

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid learned the virtue of preparedness in his days as an Eagle Scout.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
County prepares for 2012 hurricane season

In a year when forecasters are predicting fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic than 2011, Sarasota County officials don't want residents to let their guard down this season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • January 19, 2012
Dinner at Bijou Café: A Tale of Tears, a Horse, and True Love

Dinner at Bijou Café: A Tale of Tears, a Horse, and True Love

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Sylint Group Chief Executive Officer John Jorgensen told the Sarasota City Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday the city's "network security status is a great concern to us."
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 10, 2012
Investigation focuses on security

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology department is now focused on shoring up shoddy security at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Thompson and Pam Watts
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • May 23, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Seeing double; Best friends forever; Farewell for the summer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
The showroom facing U.S. 301 near downtown will get an upgraded, aluminum facade. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 13, 2013
Ford plans $2.5 million expansion

The project will go to the city's Development Review Committee June 19, and the dealership hopes to start construction within two to four months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High rising senior quarterback Richie James accounted for five touchdowns to help lead the Rams to a 42-35 victory over Southeast in their spring game May 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 15, 2013
Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

  • Arts + Culture
Halloween-Decoration
  • By Mike Cavaliere |
  • October 30, 2013
Common Nonsense: The secrets we keep underneath our Halloween disguises

Common Nonsense: The secrets we keep underneath our Halloween disguises

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 22, 2010
Young gardeners grow successful harvest

Students at Gulf Gate Elementary and Emma E. Booker Elementary are learning through the hands-on project of caring for their EarthBoxes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Austin Rushnell brought back an authentic hurley and sliotar from Dublin, after discovering Irish hurling this past summer.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 30, 2013
Luck of the Irish

LWR High School alum Austin Rushnell participated in his first hurling and Gaelic football competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 30, 2011
DUI suspect left kids home alone

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports state Jennifer Calvillo, 29, was driving 70 mph in a 45 mph zone with her 12-year-old daughter in the car and her two other children, ages 3 and 6, home alone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ernie Kretzmer, 90, will be giving a substantial gift to the Sarasota Ballet so they can start building a new and much needed rehearsal space.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
The Gift of Giving: Ernie Kretzmer and the Sarasota arts

Their shared love of art brought them together. Now, Ernie Kretzmer is honoring his late wife, Alisa, with a new rehearsal studio for the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 20, 2010
Home Depot lends hands to Boy Scout camp

About 65 employees of Home Depot volunteered their time and talents at Camp Flying Eagle during a special renovation project Aug. 19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Pet rules all bark, no bite

A Spanish Main pet committee will explore various pet-related rules, which some owners say have not been enforced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2009
Commission reviews tennis budget

The Longboat Key Town Commission, which approved a new 1,750-square-foot pro shop and other facilities for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center last year, is curious if the town-operated facility will make money in the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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