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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2009
Cops Corner

A man got drunk at a bar and asked his friend to drive him home. The friend drove the man's car, dropped off the man and left in the car. The next morning, the man couldn't get in touch with his friend and had no idea where the car was.

  • Sarasota
  • News
 Jeffrey Plunkett and Larissa Klinger. Photo by Brian Braun.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 2, 2013
REVIEW: 'South Beach Babylon'

Contemporary, award-winning playwright Michael McKeever's play, 'South Beach Babylon,' is about the age-old conflict between art and commerce.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Niki Muller, Jeannie Sparks and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Harmer
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2017
Harmer tells County Commission he's Longboat-bound

County Administrator says he will stay until December, pending town's approval of contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The incident was reported at 7 a.m. today.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 5, 2011
Sewer grates stolen from East County site

Twelve sewer grates have been taken from Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 21, 2015
Manatee County School District releases district facts

About 48,000 students will be enrolled for the 2015-2016 year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 2, 2009
Holiday Hang-ups

Casa del Mar General Manager D.M. Williams and Association President John Zefeldt put the finishing touches on Casa del Mar's Christmas tree Monday, Nov. 30. Each holiday, both guests and staff at Casa del Mar work together in decorating the tree, which stands in front of the resort's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • September 18, 2013
Market Watch: Government bonds: financial disaster

In the June Market Watch article, we discussed the possibility of a bond market crash. Since then, yields on bonds have zoomed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Contractors are also working on Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2016
Waterlefe gate closure ends

Residents again have two access points into the community.

  • East County
  • News
Hyde Park Street residents have spent more than a year campaigning for safety improvements.
  • By David Conway |
  • May 31, 2018
Residents lobby for truck restrictions

People living on Hyde Park Street are eager for the city to discourage trucks from driving past their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Rev. Pick’s sermons kept them coming for more

Father Pick, founder of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, left a lively legacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2019
Lakewood Ranch football moves to 2-0

The Mustangs beat Bayshore High 16-6 thanks to an opportunistic defense.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission also will review beach renourishment project costs at Town Hall today.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2010
Trolley talk to highlight commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a Manatee County trolley funding shortfall at its regular workshop today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • January 30, 2020
Ingrid Wisniewski

Ingrid Wisniewski born on November 5, 1950 and God called her home on January 24, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Two police advisory panels will help guide police-department policy and act as liaisons to the greater community.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 8, 2011
Commission appoints police panel chairmen

City commissioners chose the two chairmen from a pool of 15 candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Violet" runs through Feb. 22, at the Players Theatre.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 12, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Violet' goes face-to-face with the truth

The Players' current musical, Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori's "Violet," concerns the unlikely pilgrimage of the title character.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Photo by Joe Lutz
  • A time to celebrate |
  • January 25, 2017
Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Russ Hartvigsen
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 2, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch member Sybil Porter and eight fellow Rotarians bagged 5,184 meals for the Sack Summer Hunger program at The Food Bank of Manatee May 21. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
Funds needed for summer hunger program in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels PLUS short $40,000 in its quest to provide meals for children in need.

  • East County
  • News
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